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2004mon0003796003Harper 2004-06-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.2598 8.9764 6.0630. First edition Harper hardcover
193229050<p>Brave New World by Aldous Huxley remains one of the most recognized dystopian novels of the twentieth century. This is the first edition issued in 1932 by Chatto & Windus in London. The text describes a distant society governed through scientific hierarchy and genetic classification. Citizens experience constant surveillance manufactured contentment and educational programming from birth. Huxley presents a framework of engineered order without reliance on conventional governance. Very Good condition. Binding is firm in original blue cloth with moderate handling wear. Pages show light staining with no obstruction to readability. Facsimile dust jacket is present and clean. Octavo 8vo single volume. 6 306 2. Pagination not stated. First edition. #29050. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> Chatto & Windus hardcover
HAUTHUTHA-0155-07-16-202Chatto & Windus. Acceptable. 0x0x0. 1932 Sun Dial Press hardcover edition worn with tanning to pages to pages. No dust jacket. Chatto & Windus hardcover
U-17-384858866Hardcover. Good. Ex-school library in decent dust jacket not price clipped. Fast Daily Shipping! hardcover
532671Avon CT: Limited Editions. Numbered. Hardcover. Used - Good. Shipping fee applies to first book there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean readable condition unless noted otherwise. Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being used books some of them may have writing inside the cover. If you need more details about a certain book you can always give us a call at 920-734-8908. Limited Editions Club # 517/2000; Illustrated by Mara McAfee; author's forward and introduction by Ashley Montagu; book with glossy finish; orange slip cover with minimal wear and tear and slight discoloration along edges Limited Editions hardcover
1978207508Norwalk Connecticut: Easton Press 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good Leather Bound. Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Owner bookplate on half title page. Easton Press hardcover
357 - 855 - 659<p><em>First printing of Huxley's consumerist dystopian novel in an original dust jacket</em></p><p><strong>Publisher and Year</strong>: London: Chatto & Windus 1932 - <strong>Edition</strong>: First edition first printing with 1932 on the bottom of the title page and no reprint stated on the copyright page later printings would be so stated in an original dust jacket retaining the price of 7s 6d on the front flap. </p><p><strong>Condition and Description</strong>: Octavo original blue cloth with gilt spine lettering and decorative borders blue topstain 306 pp. Boards well-preserved with some rubbing to the surface and edges. Tips lightly worn. Gilt bright. Spine very slightly slanted. Sturdy hinges. Secure binding though occasionally over-opened and a crack forming at pages 16 and 145. All pages securely attached. Prior owner's elegant gift inscription in ink on the front free endpaper which is dated 1932. No other writing or owner markings. Light foxing to the preliminary and terminal leaves. The jacket exhibits significant loss to the spine ends front panel and rear panel; general surface wear; crumpling to the top edge; effaced patches to the rear panel; tanning to the spine strip; and spotting on the verso and flaps. An attractive copy of the first printing book in a worn jacket that preserves most of the iconic design. </p><p><em>"But I don't want comfort. I want God I want poetry I want real danger I want freedom I want goodness. I want sin."</em> A defining work of dystopian literature <em>Brave New World</em> imagines a future where stability is purchased at the expense of individuality emotion and truth. Huxley's vision remains as unsettling as ever a critique of engineered contentment and the erasure of the human spirit. Ranked #5 on the Modern Library's list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century it remains essential reading nearly a century after its publication.</p><p>Inventory ID: 357 - 855 - 659</p> London: Chatto & Windus, 1932
19327187London: Chatto & Windus 1932. First UK Edition First Impression SIGNED. First edition first impression with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. Signed by the author Aldous Huxley on a professionally tipped in page from a signed limited edition therefore the authenticity is guaranteed. Measuring approximately 7.75" x 5.25" with 306 numbered pages. Comes with a facsimile reproduction dust jacket for protection and display.<br /> <br /> This book is in very good condition. Minor wear and staining to the original cloth boards. Minor sun fading to the spine. Minor tape ghost staining to the original endpapers. Old bookseller ticket at the bottom of the front pastedown. Interior pages are otherwise clean and well preserved. <br /> <br /> Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.<br /> <br /> Inventory # P1-75. Chatto & Windus unknown
1980042591London: The Folio Society 1980. 1st Thus. Hardcover. As New/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. Leonard Rosoman. 5th printing. An unread book in a near fine condition slipcase which shows slight use. The Folio Society hardcover
1934986R32London: Chatto and Windus; Penguin 1934-1952. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 7.5" by 4.5". None. A very good set of two early edition dystopian literary landmarks both in the publishers' original binding. A set of early editions of Brave New World and Animal Farm the former with the original unclipped dust wrapper.This set is comprised of:The sixth impression first Phoenix Library issue of Brave New World in the original unclipped dust wrapper from 1934. The first Penguin Edition reprint of Animal Farm in the original paper wraps from 1952. Both works contains pages of original publisher's advertisements to the rear: fifteen in Brave New World; seven in Animal Farm.There is an ink inscription to the top of the front cover of Animal Farm. In the publisher's original cloth and paper wraps Brave New World with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally generally smart with shelf wear to the extremities. Age toning and spotting to Animal Farm with shelf wear to extremities and joints. Chip to spine head and spine tail cracked at the joint AF. Marks to boards AF. Dust wrapper is sound. Closed tears and chipping to extremities. Loss to top of front and rear wrap and middle and tail of spine. Wrap is age toned with spotting to rear and reverse of wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages marginally age toned BNW and fully AF with spotting to Animal Farm heaviest to the first and last few. Both works contains pages of original publisher's advertisements to the rear: fifteen in Brave New World; seven in Animal Farm. Very Good Chatto and Windus; Penguin hardcover
197488514Connecticut: The Limited Editions Club 1974. Limited Edition. Hardcover. fine/near fine. Mara McAfee. Quarto. 27 cm x 20 cm. Bound in glossy dark blue boards. In tissue dust jacket and slipcase. Illustrated with Gravures by Mara McAfee. This is copy #307 of a total edition of 2000 copies and is signed by the illustrator. Loosely laid is is The Monthly Letter from the Limited Editions Club. Tissue dust jacket has some light creasing. Slipcase spine a bit faded. A sharp copy. The Limited Editions Club hardcover
1950142601160008Harper and Brothers Publishers ; New York 1950. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. ORIGINAL 1950 PRINTING. Dust jacket shows light edge wear a small chip from the top of the spine rubbing to corners covered in protective mylar. Red cloth covers show very minor shelf wear rubbing to corners. Pages are clean and unmarked. Slightly tanned. Binding is tight hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Harper and Brothers Publishers ; New York hardcover
1966mon0000994286Chatto and Windus 1966. Hardback. Very Good. in x in x in. 1966 reprint. Pages clean and bright no markings light wear to edges. Binding tight.rnIn removable protective plastic jacket. Chatto and Windus hardcover
2019G1788282388I2N00Arcturus 2019. Hardcover. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Arcturus hardcover
6B-1RS8-4P07Hardcover. Very Good. 1st ed US. Jacket is Good with some wear and tear a little loss. Book is VG with light wear slight edge foxing clean yellowed pages firm binding. hardcover
19652221london: chatto and windus 1965. fifth impression 1965. <br /> <br /> london: chatto and windus. 8 x 5.5 inches. 163 pages. hardcover. bound in blue cloth covered boards. book condition: owner plate to front paste down. gentle toning to spine. near fine. jacket condition: superficial tear to front panel. gentle soiling and staining to back panel. unclipped15 s net. very good. chatto and windus unknown
197410633<p>The Heritage Press New York 1974. HC Very Good red and black cover Slipcase and Sandglass phamphlet. Previous owner's template on inside cover. Slipcase has some very minor wear of scuffing. Illustrated with gravures by Mara McAfee. Originally published 1932 this dystopian novel explores a future "World State" where society is built on the pillars of"Community Identity Stability".</p> The Heritage Press hardcover
CA05A-00437The Folio Society. Collectible - Good. London: The Folio Society 1997. 3rd printing. Sm 4to hardcover. 176pp. Illustrations. Good book. Very Good slipcase. Tearing from label removal on front pastedown. Dystopian Fiction Science Fiction Inquire if you need further information. The Folio Society hardcover
193266657US: Doubleday Doran & Company Inc 1932. Hardback. Good . Brown cloth over boards with gilt titling and floral decorative bands to spine and gilt-debossed emblem to front board. Pages have moderate foxing to half-title page and title page and light to moderate scattered soiling to margins and gutters particularly at pages 98-125 and 204 till the end. Text remains clean and legible. Endpages are foxed with heavy foxing to fore edge of pastedowns. Text block has light sunning to lower edge and moderate sunning to fore edge and top edge spot of soiling near center of lower edge and fore edge and top edge sprayed maroon but is moderately faded. Boards have light scuffing from shelf wear heavy sunning to spine with heavy tarnishing to gilt particulars light sunning to top edge and moderate bumping to corners; heavy bumping to ends of spine with chipping to cloth at tail and tear to cloth across headcap. Binding is tight spine is cocked. Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc unknown
2018BIBHB0159870702018. Hardcover. New. The Title 'Brave New World written/authored/edited by Aldous Huxley' published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9788121217279 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 198 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature & Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
1978133743Easton Press 1978. leather_bound. Like New. 10x7x1. Mara McAfee. Unread mint condition collectible copy. Part of the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written collection. Beautifully bound in genuine black leather with 22kt gold inlaid accents on spine and front and back covers. Pages are sewn in between heavy-duty binding boards and have gilt edges on all three sides. Frontispiece full color portrait of author Aldous Huxley by Jeff Cornell. Numerous aquatint etching illustrations by Mara McAfee throughout. Printed on sturdy acid-neutral archival quality paper specially milled for this collection that conforms to all guidelines established for permanence and durability by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute that will resist yellowing aging and tearing. Gorgeous moire end pages and a satin-ribbon page marker. Faint dark spot where bookplate was removed on inside front cover. No markings or other defects noted. Unconditional money back guarantee. Easton Press hardcover
2019G1788282388I3N10Arcturus 2019. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Arcturus hardcover
19782511221022Easton Press 1978. leather_bound. Very Good. 10x7x1. Mara McAfee. Green leather hardcover gilt titles and edges bookmark ribbon. Very Good text and cover minor reading wear to text and covers/edges. Minor fading to edges of endpaper/flyleaf. US orders shipped via US Mail. International orders shipped via Asendia or DHL. Additional postage may be required on oversize books and sets. NO prison orders. Easton Press hardcover
1978712Norwalk: Easton Press 1978. Fine. <p class="my-2 &p:mt-4 &_strong:hasbr:inline-block &_strong:hasbr:pb-2">Collector’s Edition. 237 pp. 4to. Full dark green leather decoratively blocked in gilt to covers and spine with raised bands all edges gilt and the volume still in the publisher’s original shrink-wrap. No dust jacket as issued. The binding appears unopened and exceptionally well preserved with only the usual light ripple and superficial scuffing to the shrink-wrap; no evident wear to boards or corners can be seen through the wrap.<br /> <br /> Easton Press issue of Huxley’s landmark dystopian novel first published in 1932 and long recognized as one of the central imaginative works of the twentieth century. Easton Press copies appeal both to readers of modern classics and to collectors of finely bound editions.</p> . Easton Press unknown
19781549660Easton Press January 1978. Leather. VG. bound in bonded leather with raised bands gilt titles and decorations. all edges gilt. Easton Press hardcover
