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19497167New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1949. First Book Club Edition. First book club edition - with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends and corners. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. The original dust jacket is in good plus condition. Chipping to the spine ends and corners most noticeable at the bottom of the spine. Minor surface wear and staining to the panels. Spine is darkened with age. Original $3.00 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P10-1. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
1984031559UK: Guild Publishing 1984. First Edition Thus . Full-Leather. Very Good /No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition Thus 1984. A special edition bound in bonded leather published in 1984 to honour the book. Book is very good and bright. Contents good. Includes the original slip case which is lightly rubbed and faded to the edge. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18702 <br/> <br/> Guild Publishing hardcover
19497177London: Secker & Warburg 1949. First UK Edition Second Printing. First UK edition second printing - with "Reprinted 1950" stated on the copyright page. Measuring approximately 7.25" x 5". with 312 numbered pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for protection and display.<br /> <br /> This book is in good condition. Heavy wear and staining to the original cloth boards. Boards are sun faded. Minor foxing to the edges and to the interior of the textblock. Rear hinge is cracked.<br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P3-11. Secker & Warburg unknown
19617197New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1961. First Edition Early Printing. First edition early printing - from 1961 with the "L.6.61" code on the copyright page. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good plus to near fine condition. Minor wear at the board and page edges. Previous owner's name in pen on the front pastedown. The original dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor edgewear and chipping. Small tears present at the bottom of the front panel and spine. Original $4.50 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P10-24. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
2001306<p>A beautifully illustrated hardcover with a matching slipcase. There are no visible markings or blemishes to the surfaces and no wear to the corners. Beautifully illustrated and in immaculate condition with no page flaws and pristine binding. No foxing throughout.</p><p>Disclaimer: Postage rates may be subject to change depending on the weight of the books. For the heavier and/ or multivolume sets the cost will be determined using the prices displayed below.<br /><br />UK: £7 per kg<br /><br />EU: £10 per kg<br /><br />USA: £12 per kg<br /><br />If you have any queries please get in touch.</p> The Folio Society hardcover
1949209319New York: Harcourt Brace & Company 1949. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Faint rubbing along panel edges. Chip at spine heel. Harcourt, Brace & Company hardcover
19847323New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1984. First American Edition First Printing. First American edition first printing - with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. No book club dot present on the rear board. Comes with a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for protection and display. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in good condition. Moderate to heavy surface wear and staining to the original cloth boards. Front board has a vertical crease. Moderate staining to the page edges. Previous owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. Gift inscription on the front endpaper. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P11-111. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
19497324Toronto: S. J. Reginald Saunders & Co 1949. First Canadian Edition. First Canadian edition - with "first Canadian edition" stated on the copyright page. Possible book club issue with a book club dot present on the lower rear board. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good condition. Minor surface wear and staining to the original cloth boards. Small ink dot visible at the bottom of the first several pages. The original dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor chipping and tearing at the edges. Minor staining to the front panel. Original $3.00 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P11-53. S. J. Reginald Saunders & Co unknown
19497325New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1949. First American Edition Second Printing. First American edition second printing lacking the first edition statement on the copyright page. Comes with its original first issue dust jacket which has been price clipped. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good plus condition. Minor wear at the board edges. Previous owner's name in pencil on the front endpaper. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. The original dust jacket is in good plus condition. Moderate chipping and creasing at the edges. Large chip missing at the top of the spine. Large tear at the bottom of the spine. Price-clipped. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P11-62. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
19497326New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1949. Early Book Club Edition. Early book club edition. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good condition. Minor wear at the board edges. Some foxing or age spotting visible at the top of the spine. The original dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate wear and chipping to the edges. Internal tape repairs on the spine. Moisture damage visible at the edges of the flaps. Original $3.00 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P11-79. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
19497328New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1949. First Book Club Edition. First book club edition - with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends and corners. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. Previous owner's name at the top of the front endpaper. The original dust jacket is in very good minus condition. Minor surface wear and staining to the panels. Chipping to the spine ends and corners. Original $3.00 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # P11-80. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
1949115215Harcourt Brace and Co 1949. Hardcover. Very good/Good. Most likely 2nd printing. Unclipped red jacket with $3.00 price on sleeve edgeworn and chipped. Tear on back bottom left corner. Harcourt, Brace and Co hardcover
1949267<p>This is George Orwell's last and most celebrated work. The first U.S. edition was printed by Harcourt Brace and Company in 1949 only five days after the U.K. Edition was published. The U.K. edition's first printing ran 26575 copies the U.S. edition ran approximately 20000 copies. While the dust jacket for this volume has seen better days it is otherwise in Near Fine condition. The binding is tight with only slight wear at the top and bottom. The pages are clean with no markings. The beige cloth cover lettered in red and black is clean and in great shape with just a small indent/wrinkle on the front. The book is being stored in a plastic covering to prevent any additional wear or tear.</p> Harcourt, Brace and Company hardcover
2017BIBSD0073481362017. Full Leather Bound. NEW. Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED GREEN BLUE MAGENTA TAN PURPLE DEEP BROWN BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English Pages 166. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. FOLIO EDITION Size 12x19 Inches IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. hardcover
1992003778CNorwalk CT: The Easton Press 1992. The Easton Press. As New. A very fine copy in like new and unread condition. Bound in full leather by The Easton Press. Collector's Edition. All edges gold gilt in perfect condition with silk moire endpapers and ribbon. No bumped corners to book. No signatures no bookplates. Notes laid in. As New. The Easton Press unknown
194950033<p>George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is among the most influential novels of the 20th century recognized globally for its chilling vision of totalitarian control political repression and surveillance. This TRUE first American printing published in 1949 by Secer & Warburg in London captures the Cold War anxieties about authoritarianism though its themes continue to impact contemporary political debate. Orwell's dystopia introduced terms now deeply embedded in political vocabulary and public discourse including "Big Brother" "Newspeak" and "thoughtcrime." Octavo 8vo single volume. Fair condition; green cloth binding shows evidence of water damage and extensive spotting wear though text block is secure and only slight browning to page edges. Includes Excellent professional facsimile red dust jacket. Collation: 4 314. Edition: True First UK Printing 1949. #50033. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> Secker & Warburg hardcover
1981mon0001547100The Observer 1981. Hardcover. Good. . No dust jacket. Gilt Observer logo on front blue boards. The Observer hardcover
19847422New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1984. First American Edition First Printing. First American edition first printing - with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. No book club dot present on the rear board. Comes with a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for protection and display. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in good plus condition. Moderate surface wear and staining to the original cloth boards. No previous ownership names or bookplates. Original dust jacket flaps affixed to the rear pastedown.<br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # Q1-16. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
1949212975New York: Harcourt Brace & Company 1949. Book-Of-the-Month-Club; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Chipping at spine crown. Book club indent on bottom of rear gutter. Harcourt, Brace & Company hardcover
194931196<p>George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is among the most influential novels of the 20th century recognized globally for its chilling vision of totalitarian control political repression and surveillance. This stated first American edition published in 1949 by Harcourt Brace and Company in New York captures the Cold War anxieties about authoritarianism though its themes continue to impact contemporary political debate. Orwell's dystopia introduced terms now deeply embedded in political vocabulary and public discourse including "Big Brother" "Newspeak" and "thoughtcrime." Provenance: Bookplate "From the Library of Boyd Morrison Guttery" a US Army colonel who served in Japan during WWII and Korea. Octavo 8vo single volume. Good condition; tan cloth binding is secure with moderate wear to edges corners and spine which is faded but with intact hinges and tight text block and only slight browning to page edges and endpapers. Professional Facsimile red dust jacket is in Excellent condition. Collation: 4 314. Edition: First American Book Club edition 1949. #31196. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</p> Harcourt, Brace and Company hardcover
1949465 - 015 - 628<p><strong>Publisher and Year</strong>: London: Secker & Warburg 1949</p><p><strong>Edition</strong>: First edition first impression "First published 1949" with no reprint stated. Lacking the dust jacket. Fenwick A.12a</p><p><strong>Condition and Description</strong>: Octavo pale green cloth lettered in red top edge dyed red 316 pp. Fading to the cloth as usual most heavily to the spine. A couple of bumps to the bottom edge of the boards. Red lettering and top stain faded. Tight hinges and binding. Slight spine lean. Tiny note in pencil to the rear pastedown; otherwise clear of any prior owner's markings. Pages lightly tanned but clean.</p><p><em>"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."</em></p><p>Inventory ID: 465 - 015 - 628</p> Secker & Warburg hardcover
194947632London: Secker & Warburg 1949. Very Good. London: Secker & Warburg 1949. First Edition with "First Published 1949" to copyright page. Octavo; green cloth with spine stamped in red; red topstain; 312pp. No dust jacket. Boards edgeworn with brief exposure to spine ends; fading along edges and mottling to front board. Slight lean to boards and binding gives a little but overall holding. Ownership inscription of an Elizabeth Wentworth to preliminaries. According to a previous bookseller Wentworth's husband worked with Orwell's first wife Eileen O'Shaughnessy at the Ministry of Food. Overall still a Very Good first edition of Orwell's ever-relevant dystopian masterpiece. Secker & Warburg unknown
2017BIBHB0086158002017. Hardcover. New. ABOUT THE BOOK: One of the most popular novels the author encapsulated the thesis at the heart of his novel. The implications of dividing the world up into Zones of influences. The main characters of the novels are: Winston Smith; Julia; Big Brother; O�Brien; Emanuel Goldstein. Winston Smith works for the ministry of truth in London chief city of Airstrip one. Big Brother stares out from every poster. When Winston finds love with Julia he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening and awakens to new possibilities. In this novel the author�s terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime. The novel also coined many new words and phrases which regular appear in popular culture. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Eric Arthur Blair 19031950 better known by his pen name George Orwell was born in India. He is one of England�s most famous writers and social commentators. In December 1936 he travelled to Spain where he joined one of the groups fighting against General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War. He was badly injured with a militia getting shot in the throat and arm. Orwell and his wife Eleen were indicted on treason charges in Spain. Orwell is best known for two novels Animal Farm; and Nineteen EightyFour both of which were published toward the end of his life. Near the end of his life Orwell proposed to editor Sonia Brownell. He married her in October 1949 only a short time before his death. The Title 'Nineteen Eighty-Four written/authored/edited by George Orwell' published in the year 2017. The ISBN 9789351285236 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 310 Pages. The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature & Fiction / Contemporary Fiction. Size of the book is 10.795 x 17.78 cms Vol: hardcover
19617444New York: Harcourt Brace and Company 1961. First Edition Early Printing. First edition early printing - from 1961 with the "L.6.61" code on the copyright page. The book measures approximately 8" x 5.25" with 314 numbered pages<br /> <br /> This book is in very good plus to near fine condition. Minor wear at the board and page edges. Ex high school library bookplate and stamp on the front pastedown - absolutely no other indicators elsewhere. The original dust jacket is in very good plus condition. Minor edgewear and chipping. Original $4.50 price is present on the front flap. <br /> <br /> "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by George Orwell. This is Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984 when much of the world is in perpetual war. More broadly the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.<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 # Q1-32. Harcourt, Brace and Company unknown
2024006465The Folio Society 2024. Hardcover. As New. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Signed by Elif Shafak who wrote the introduction and the illustrator La Boca. Signatures only. Copy number 585 of a limited edition of 750 copies. Hardcover boxed set published in 2024 by The Folio Society. Includes inserts. Box and book sold as new. Unread. <br/> <br/> The Folio Society hardcover