Nineteen Eighty-Four 1984, 1955 First UK Edition, George Orwell, Scarce Movie DJ

Description: He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.Here we offer the first retail edition, stated eighth printing, of the classic novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, published by Orwell's original publisher, Secker & Warburg, London, in 1955. The book comes wrapped in its original S&W dust jacket, the scarce version promoting the 1956 film by Holiday Film Productions, UK. Columbia's Radcliffe Publishing School has listed Nineteen Eighty-Four as #3 on its list of the 20th century's greatest books. Also included is a modern reprinted copy of Lionel Trilling's June 10, 1949 review of Nineteen Eighty-Four for the New Yorker Magazine.Boards are nicely-preserved with a bit of edgewear (please see pics.) Intact endpages bear a period inscription, foxing and light tape stains. Very tight and square binding; very clean, bright and crisp text. Dust jacket bears stains from removed tape--it is repaired with acid-free binder's tissue on the verso. It is also chipped where you see the white backing paper showing through. It comes securely sleeved in pH-neutral Mylar, ready to slip into your collection.This iconic first will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very thoughtful gift. Please click HERE to see the other Orwell classics we offer!** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 499.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

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Shipping Cost: 11.2 USD