Re: interesting salinger corrrespondence

From: Jim Rovira <jrovira@drew.edu>
Date: Thu Sep 26 2002 - 14:13:38 EDT

Capitalism at its finest :)

Jim

Kim Johnson wrote:

> i know, what an absolutely absurd price! for 75,000
> one should get the damn original manuscipt complete
> with doodles!
> kim
> --- Jim Rovira <jrovira@drew.edu> wrote:
> > hey, maybe if everyone pitches in $20 we can all
> > pool together and buy this
> > book? :)
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Kim Johnson wrote:
> >
> > > also on abebooks.com: SALINGER, J.D. Franny and
> > Zooey
> > > Boston: Little, Brown, 1961 First Edition. An
> > > extraordinary presentation copy, inscribed by the
> > > author in the month of publication, "To Swami
> > > Atmaghanananda, Old pilgrim and true friend. How
> > much
> > > his friendship means to me. Jerry Salinger.
> > 7/29/61."
> > > John Moffitt, Jr., known as Swami Atmaghanananda.
> > was
> > > a novice and monk from 1932-1963, when he
> > converted to
> > > Roman Catholicism. As a Hindu, he contributed
> > poetry
> > > to various magazines, including The New Yorker. He
> > > corresponded with Salinger from 1953 to 1965, and
> > the
> > > two discussed spirituality and its relationship to
> > > literature. Some spotting; very good in dust
> > jacket.
> > > The reclusive Salinger's presentation copies are
> > of
> > > great rarity. Of the few we have had, this one is
> > > notable for its simple and genuine statement of
> > warmth
> > > and affection. Bookseller Inventory # 14775
> > > Price: US$ 75000.00 convert currency
> > > Presented by Peter L. Stern & Co., Inc., A.B.A.A.,
> > > Boston, MA, U.S.A
> > >
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