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Publisher seeks to drop suit against SFlbJ.D. Salinger’s family

CONCORD, N.H.

A publisher that sued J.D. Salinger’s widow and son, saying they interfered with efforts to sell three stories written by “The Catcher in the Rye” author, said Friday that it wants to drop the lawsuit.

Tennessee-based Devault-Graves Agency LLC, which specializes in reprinting old works, published the short stories in the United States last year in an e-book and in paperback.

When Devault-Graves sought to publish them internationally, Colleen and Matthew Salinger objected, saying that would violate foreign copyright laws. Devault-Graves sued in March, accusing the Salingers of hindering its business relationships with foreign literary agents and publishers.

Online auction offers ‘Star Wars’ collectibles

NEW YORK

Just in time for the latest installment of the “Star Wars” movie, fans bid thousands of dollars on hundreds of rare and original collectibles associated with the space- odyssey series at a New York City auction.

Sotheby’s had an online-only sale Friday that brought in more than $500,000.

The 175 lots included over 600 action figures from the collection of Japanese fashion designer and entrepreneur NIGO.

Associated Press