J.D. Salinger Pretty Mouth & Green My Eyes Original Printing
First Edition
J.D. Salinger Pretty Mouth & Green My Eyes, The New Yorker, NY, 1951. Original first printing of the story, Entire issue, July 14, 1951, Soft cover. .in original printed wraps, some The first appearance of this story that would later appear in the collection, NINE STORIES, Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1953. English Professor Dr. Brett Weaver argues, the character of "Joanie is based on Salinger's one-time girlfriend Oona O'Neill who threw him over for Charlie Chaplin, and that 'Pretty' is Salinger's revenge for his broken heart. Light rubbing and creasing to cover. In good to very good condition.Item #16617
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