Step right up and place your bids for J.D. Salinger’s used toilet.
The Vault of Forsyth Inc. (boasting 99.2% positive seller feedback) posted the item on eBay. The price tag is $1 million or your best offer. A million might seem like a lot to ask, but at least the shipping is free. This deal also comes with a letter from Joan Littlefield who, along with her husband, owns Salinger’s former residence in Cornish, NH. As of 2:51pm on 08-18-2010, 18 bidders have thrown down. Bidding will end on September 4th 2010 17:06:30 PDT.
The item description reads: “Here’s an item you won’t come across everyday! This is the toilet that was personally owned AND used by J.D. Salinger for many years! It sat in his home in Cornish, New Hampshire, and was installed in the ‘new wing’ of his house. When he died, his wife inherited all of his manuscripts with plans to eventually release some of them! Who knows how many of these stories were thought up and written while Salinger sat on this throne!”
Earlier this month, GalleyCat spotlighted Shane Salerno and his two current Salinger projects, The Private War of J. D. Salinger, a biography, and the Salinger documentary (with help from Philip Seymour Hoffman).
If it’s not too late, maybe Salerno should consider asking Hoffman to comment on this memorable eBay transaction. (Via Jacket Copy)