"Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell. Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, 1949. First UK edition with First published 1949 on the copyright page and no later printings noted. Measures 7.25" x 5", 312 pages. A brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket is included for protection and display. This is an ex-library book, rebound in blue library cloth binding with gilt titling to the spine. The book is in fair condition. The front board is very c...ocked. It has been read many times. Fraying to the boards at the extremities and the top and bottom of the spine. Ex-library stamp on the front pastedown. Lacking the front endpaper. Many dog-eared pages and minor staining and handling wear throughout the text. Numerous pages have been reinforced with library tape at the hinge. Still, a scarce copy of the first UK edition of Orwell's dystopian classic. 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. Inventory# (K3-17)