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This is a signed copy of "CATCH-22" by Joseph Heller with its original dust jacket. 1961 1st edition, 4th printing (stated); Simon and Schuster; New York. Heller's signature appears in ink on a blank slip of paper that has been affixed to the front pastedown. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the original price intact on the front flap. (The jacket comes with a clear, protective sleeve - not shown.)Condition:Clean covers and spine. Sharp cover corners. There is a crack at the front hinge between the end papers resulting in the front cover being a bit shaky. The back cover is securely attached. The text pages are age-toned. Occasional random pages have a tiny check-mark in an outer or inner margin. Tanning and light foxing to the end papers and pastdowns. A slip of paper with Heller's signature in ink has been affixed to the front pastedown. Overall the book is in Good condition. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the original price intact on the front flap; very light tanning along…

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.