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Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: Franklin Library, 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. A Limited Edition.; Signed by author on 3rd FEP. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; Signed by Author.

Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. The novel is set during World War II, from 1942 to 1944, and follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, and the other airmen in the camp, who attempt to maintain their sanity while fulfilling their service requirements so that they can return home.

Look for the statement 'First printing' and absence of additional printings listed, dust jacket priced at $5.95, published by Simon & Schuster.