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J D Salinger. The Saturday Evening Post. The Curtis Publishing Company, 1943. First Edition. "THE VARIONI BROTHERS" The Curtis Publishing Company, 1943. Soft cover. First Edition. This Salinger shoort story appears for first time in print in this The Saturday Evening Post, Volume CCXVI. Published in Philadelphia by The Curtis Publishing Company on July 17, 1943. In fact he sold the rights to "The Varioni Brothers," along with several other stories, to a well-known literary agent even before its initial publication in the July 17, 1943 issue of the "Saturday Evening Post." The story is a tale of two brothers: Joe, a sensitive writer who values artistic integrity, and his brother Sonny, a musician who, though talented, is more interested in fame and fortune. Sonny cajoles Joe into writing the lyrics for his songs, which result in wealth and celebrity for both brothers. Yet this drive, Sonny's drive, it must be emphasized, for money and renown is not without consequence, as a gangster shoots Joe,… Read More

The Curtis Publishing Company, 1943. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. Story appears in The Saturday Evening Post, Volume CCXVI. Published in Philadelphia by The Curtis Publishing Company on July 17, 1943. Magazine near fine except for light rubbing and creasing on both covers, small tear on fore edge of front cover, and previous owner's address label on front cover. Cover prices reads "10¿