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Stated "first American edition" at copyright page and "Printed in the United States of America." True first edition without mention of Haddon Craftsmen at copyright. Tan full cloth boards, bold red cover and spine titles, light shelf wear. Little dried residue from jacket adhesive at edge. Pages near fine, clean. Stylish antiquarian bookplate and printed owner details inside cover: "The Petersons." Pictorial plate depicts knight leading horse through forest. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original first state dust wrapper in blue, moderate edge wear, rub, toning, adhesive residue to edges; unclipped 3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Flap corners clipped as is the norm for this first edition wrapper. Classic mid-twentieth century wrapper in blue with bold black titles. Caricature of Orwell at back panel by George Holland. Rare near very good first edition in same wrapper. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903-21 January 1950) utilizing his pseudonym, George Orwell, composed this narrative message in 1948 and juxtaposed the numbers to 1984 as its time and place. The novel was first published in 1949 and he would pass the following January of 1950 at the age of 46. 1984 is the year in which it happened! The world is divided into three great powers, Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia, each perpetually at war. Britain is part of Oceania and is known as Airstrip 1. Throughout Oceania, The Party rules through four ministries, whose power is absolute. The Ministry of Peace deals with war, the Ministry of Love, seat of the dreaded Thought Police, handles 'law and order, ' the Ministry of Plenty deals in scarcities, and the Ministry of Truth doles out the propaganda. 'New-speak' is the 'modern' perversion of language ordained by the Party. It has installed such remarkable words as double-think (duplicitousness), thought-crime, and sex-crime or 'love' in standard English. In every room, a tele-screen is installed, which can never be switched off, and where 'authorities' spy on every action, word, gesture, and thought. On every hoarding a huge face is displayed-the face of Big Brother! Set within this nightmare is the drama of Winston Smith, possibly the last man alive to rebel against the Party's rule and doctrine, clinging to the belief in the individual and in those precious human feelings and values. With flawless craftsmanship, ingenuity and narrative power Mr. Orwell lays out a terrifying potential future. The love of Winston for the amorous and independent Julia, and the fate that befalls them, stirs the reader's emotions as the cautionary tale paces to a tremendous climax. When Mr. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was published three years prior, critics hailed him as a new Jonathan Swift. The satirical passages in '1984' justify the critics' verdict. But, presented here is much more than satire. Bertrand Russell writes in summary: "...1984 depicts with great power the horrors of a totalitarian regime. It is important the western world is aware of these dangers, and not only in the narrow form of (Communist) Russia. Mr. Orwell contributes to this important purpose with skill and a force of imagination. I hope it will be widely read." 314 pages. Insured post.

Rare first edition, fifth impression or printing in original matching wrapper. Stated at copyright: "First published 1949...Reprinted 1951". Matches first printing in overall book and wrapper design, coloring, and size. Printed in France. Green full-cloth boards, crisp red impressed spine titles, light shelf wear, sunning to few edges. Pages generally very good, clean; some toning, fox to exterior block. Very lightly pencilled to back pastedown are few small reference page numbers. Red top-stain. Small blue antiquarian bookstore tag inside cover: "Bowes & Bowes, New & Second-hand Booksellers, Trinity Street, Cambridge". Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dark green dust wrapper, moderate shelf wear, rub; unclipped 12s 6d net to back flap, protected in fine clear sleeve. At back flap, stated Fifth Impression, jacket design by Michael Kennard and the original summary of this title. Front flap replaces Bertrand Russell review with the available works of Orwell. Back panel replaces Works of Orwell, with statement that he died suddenly in London in the winter of 1949-50; followed by brief statements of tribute from Arthur Koestler, The Observer, The Times, Manchester Guardian, and Daily Telegraph. Rare near very good early printing in same original wrapper. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903-21 January 1950) pseudonymously George Orwell, composed this narrative message in 1948 and juxtaposed the numbers to 1984 as its time and place. The novel was first published in 1949 and he would pass the following January of 1950 at the age of 46. 1984 is the year in which it happened! The world is divided into three great powers, Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia, each perpetually at war. Britain is part of Oceania and is known as Airstrip 1. Throughout Oceania, The Party rules through four ministries, whose power is absolute. The Ministry of Peace deals with war, the Ministry of Love, seat of the dreaded Thought Police, handles 'law and order, ' the Ministry of Plenty deals in scarcities, and the Ministry of Truth doles out the propaganda. 'New-speak' is the 'modern' perversion of language ordained by the Party. It has installed such remarkable words as double-think (duplicitousness), thought-crime, and sex-crime or 'love' in standard English. In every room, a tele-screen is installed, which can never be switched off, and where 'authorities' spy on every action, word, gesture, and thought. On every hoarding a huge face is displayed-the face of Big Brother! Set within this nightmare is the drama of Winston Smith, possibly the last man alive to rebel against the Party's rule and doctrine, clinging to the belief in the individual and in those precious human feelings and values. With flawless craftsmanship, ingenuity and narrative power Mr. Orwell lays out a terrifying potential future. The love of Winston for the amorous and independent Julia, and the fate that befalls them, stirs the reader's emotions as the cautionary tale paces to a tremendous climax. When Mr. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was published three years prior, critics hailed him as a new Jonathan Swift. The satirical passages in '1984' justify the critics' verdict. But, presented here is much more than satire. Bertrand Russell stated: "...1984 depicts with great power the horrors of a totalitarian regime. It is important the western world is aware of these dangers, and not only in the narrow form of (Communist) Russia. Mr. Orwell contributes to this important purpose with skill and a force of imagination. I hope it will be widely read." Printed in France by Regle, Le Livre Universel, and bound by Key & Whiting Ltd., London. 318 pages. Insured post.

Rare first edition, fifth impression or printing in original matching wrapper. Stated at copyright: "First published 1949...Reprinted 1951". Matches first printing in overall book and wrapper design, coloring, and size. Printed in France. Green full-cloth boards, crisp red impressed spine titles, light shelf wear, sunning to few edges. Pages generally very good, clean; some toning, fox to exterior block. Very lightly pencilled to back pastedown are few small reference page numbers. Red top-stain. Small blue antiquarian bookstore tag inside cover: "Bowes & Bowes, New & Second-hand Booksellers, Trinity Street, Cambridge". Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dark green dust wrapper, moderate shelf wear, rub; unclipped 12s 6d net to back flap, protected in fine clear sleeve. At back flap, stated Fifth Impression, jacket design by Michael Kennard and the original summary of this title. Front flap replaces Bertrand Russell review with the available works of Orwell. Back panel replaces Works of Orwell, with statement that he died suddenly in London in the winter of 1949-50; followed by brief statements of tribute from Arthur Koestler, The Observer, The Times, Manchester Guardian, and Daily Telegraph. Rare near very good early printing in same original wrapper. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903-21 January 1950) pseudonymously George Orwell, composed this narrative message in 1948 and juxtaposed the numbers to 1984 as its time and place. The novel was first published in 1949 and he would pass the following January of 1950 at the age of 46. 1984 is the year in which it happened! The world is divided into three great powers, Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia, each perpetually at war. Britain is part of Oceania and is known as Airstrip 1. Throughout Oceania, The Party rules through four ministries, whose power is absolute. The Ministry of Peace deals with war, the Ministry of Love, seat of the dreaded Thought Police, handles 'law and order, ' the Ministry of Plenty deals in scarcities, and the Ministry of Truth doles out the propaganda. 'New-speak' is the 'modern' perversion of language ordained by the Party. It has installed such remarkable words as double-think (duplicitousness), thought-crime, and sex-crime or 'love' in standard English. In every room, a tele-screen is installed, which can never be switched off, and where 'authorities' spy on every action, word, gesture, and thought. On every hoarding a huge face is displayed-the face of Big Brother! Set within this nightmare is the drama of Winston Smith, possibly the last man alive to rebel against the Party's rule and doctrine, clinging to the belief in the individual and in those precious human feelings and values. With flawless craftsmanship, ingenuity and narrative power Mr. Orwell lays out a terrifying potential future. The love of Winston for the amorous and independent Julia, and the fate that befalls them, stirs the reader's emotions as the cautionary tale paces to a tremendous climax. When Mr. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was published three years prior, critics hailed him as a new Jonathan Swift. The satirical passages in '1984' justify the critics' verdict. But, presented here is much more than satire. Bertrand Russell stated: "...1984 depicts with great power the horrors of a totalitarian regime. It is important the western world is aware of these dangers, and not only in the narrow form of (Communist) Russia. Mr. Orwell contributes to this important purpose with skill and a force of imagination. I hope it will be widely read." Printed in France by Regle, Le Livre Universel, and bound by Key & Whiting Ltd., London. 318 pages. Insured post.

Stated first American edition at copyright page. True first edition without additional lines at copyright page. Tan full cloth boards, bold red cover and spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine, clean. Antiquarian signature inside cover: "7/5/49, Jean H. Youngren, 2602 Hartzell St." Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original first state dust wrapper in red, moderate shelf wear, toning; unclipped 3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic mid-twentieth century wrapper in bright red with bold black titles. Caricature of Orwell at back panel by George Holland. Rare near fine first edition in very good first state wrapper. Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903-21 January 1950) utilizing his pseudonym, George Orwell, composed this narrative message in 1948 and juxtaposed the numbers to 1984 as its time and place. The novel was first published in 1949 and he would pass the following January of 1950 at the age of 46. 1984 is the year in which it happened! The world is divided into three great powers, Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia, each perpetually at war. Britain is part of Oceania and is known as Airstrip 1. Throughout Oceania, The Party rules through four ministries, whose power is absolute. The Ministry of Peace deals with war, the Ministry of Love, seat of the dreaded Thought Police, handles 'law and order, ' the Ministry of Plenty deals in scarcities, and the Ministry of Truth doles out the propaganda. 'New-speak' is the 'modern' perversion of language ordained by the Party. It has installed such remarkable words as double-think (duplicitousness), thought-crime, and sex-crime or 'love' in standard English. In every room, a tele-screen is installed, which can never be switched off, and where 'authorities' spy on every action, word, gesture, and thought. On every hoarding a huge face is displayed-the face of Big Brother! Set within this nightmare is the drama of Winston Smith, possibly the last man alive to rebel against the Party's rule and doctrine, clinging to the belief in the individual and in those precious human feelings and values. With flawless craftsmanship, ingenuity and narrative power Mr. Orwell lays out a terrifying potential future. The love of Winston for the amorous and independent Julia, and the fate that befalls them, stirs the reader's emotions as the cautionary tale paces to a tremendous climax. When Mr. Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was published three years prior, critics hailed him as a new Jonathan Swift. The satirical passages in '1984' justify the critics' verdict. But, presented here is much more than satire. Bertrand Russell writes in summary: "...1984 depicts with great power the horrors of a totalitarian regime. It is important the western world is aware of these dangers, and not only in the narrow form of (Communist) Russia. Mr. Orwell contributes to this important purpose with skill and a force of imagination. I hope it will be widely read." Printed in the United States of America. 314 pages. Insured post.

London: Secker and Warburg, 1949. First edition, first printing. Published by Secker and Warburg, London, in 1949. This is a very good (or better) copy. Publisher's original pale green cloth with lettering to spine in red and the rich, red top-stain still intact. Some spotting to preliminaries and edges with a few other isolated and minor instances to a few other pages. Some creasing to page 190 and to top corner of page 76 & 77. Boards beautifully clean and red top-stain is unfaded and well-preserved. The original and unclipped dust jacket - designed by Michael Kennard, has some tears to edges with areas of rubbing and some minor loss to spine tips and chipping to corners with a few internal repairs. There are thin patches of rubbing to the spine. The green and red dust jackets were issued simultaneously with no priority between them. Overall, this is a very good (or better) copy of an iconic title and without restoration. Nineteen Eighty-Four has become a classic literary example of political and dystopian fiction. It also popularised the term "Orwellian" as an adjective, with many terms used in the novel entering common usage, including "Big Brother", "doublethink", "Thought Police", "thoughtcrime", "Newspeak", and "2 + 2 = 5". Parallels have been drawn between the novel's subject matter and real life instances of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and violations of freedom of expression among other themes. Time magazine included the novel on its list of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005, and it was placed on the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list, reaching number 13 on the editors' list and number 6 on the readers' list. In 2003, it was listed at number eight on The Big Read survey by the BBC.