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Signed “The Catcher in the Rye”
SALINGER, J.D. (1919-2010) American writer best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher In The Rye. A reclusive writer who won acclaim early in life. He gave his last interview in 1980. Very Scarce signed copy of J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye” with extraordinary provenance. New York: Bantam Books. Later paperback edition. Measures 4″ x 6.75″. Signed on the inside front cover with his desirable bold, black ink signature. Comes with the original USPS Certified return receipt addressed to Jerome David Salinger and hand signed for him by John R. McCuley agent, dated 5/5/88. Together with a very lengthy autograph letter signed from noted autograph collector Pete Connolly of New York. Six pages in length dated 8/17/93 describing in detail how he was able to get this book signed. He tricked Salinger making him believe he was one of the two photographers back in April 1988 that took pictures of Salinger and Salinger in an angry manner was going to attack the photographers. Salinger was in an uproar. Connolly wrote that he sent Salinger many books to be signed over several years that Salinger kept and that was robbery of personal property. Two books were sent to Salinger (this is one of them) to be signed or Salinger would be sued for assault and that was the bargain....I believe what happened with Salinger is that he got scared. I didn’t really mean to alarm him it was semi-blackmail, but he kept my property. Connolly talks about his experiences with Greta Garbo and Bob Dylan in the streets. A fascinating letter. Salinger signed his name two different ways this is one of them. Book is nice, tight with light wear along the edges of the covers, Set in a custom made box..........$5500.00
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