Nine Stories
by J. D. Salinger
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1953. First Edition, Sixth Printing. This book is a first edition, sixth printing. Measuring approximately7.75" x 5.25" with 302 numbered pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket for protection and display.
This book is in good plus condition. Moderate bumping and tearing to both ends of spine. Gilt lettering on spine faded. Minor staining to both boards. Moderate scuffing to all edges of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Hinges are cracked cocking the book slightly. Minor overbite to textblock.
Nine exceptional stories from one of the great literary voices of the twentieth century. Witty, urbane, and frequently affecting, Nine Stories sits alongside Salinger's very best work--a treasure that will passed down for many generations to come. The stories:
A Perfect Day for Bananafish
Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut
Just Before the War with the Eskimos
The Laughing Man
Down at the Dinghy
For Esmé--with Love and Squalor
Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes
De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period
Teddy
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory# (N7-145).
This book is in good plus condition. Moderate bumping and tearing to both ends of spine. Gilt lettering on spine faded. Minor staining to both boards. Moderate scuffing to all edges of textblock. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. Hinges are cracked cocking the book slightly. Minor overbite to textblock.
Nine exceptional stories from one of the great literary voices of the twentieth century. Witty, urbane, and frequently affecting, Nine Stories sits alongside Salinger's very best work--a treasure that will passed down for many generations to come. The stories:
A Perfect Day for Bananafish
Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut
Just Before the War with the Eskimos
The Laughing Man
Down at the Dinghy
For Esmé--with Love and Squalor
Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes
De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period
Teddy
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory# (N7-145).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4782
- Title
- Nine Stories
- Author
- J. D. Salinger
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Sixth Printing
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1953
Terms of Sale
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- New
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- First Edition
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- Gilt
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- Facsimile
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- Cracked
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- Edges
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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- Fine
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