Animal Farm, Stated First US Edition 1946, George Orwell, W/ Dust Jacket
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7360355 | Year Printed: 1946 |
| Original/Facsimile: Original | Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket |
| Binding: Hardcover | Author: George Orwell |
Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is lord of all the animals. He sets them to work, he gives back to them the bare minimum that will prevent them from starving, and the rest he keeps for himself.
Here we offer the stated first US edition of the classic dystopian novel, Animal Farm, by George Orwell, published by H...arcourt, Brace, and Company, New York, in 1946. The book comes complete with its original dust jacket with "$1.75" retail price intact.Minor wear to boards (please see pics.) Intact endpapers are soiled and feature a bookplate. The rear endpapers have been date stamped, indicating the book may have once been loaned from a library (though there are no other library markings). Very tight and square binding, very bright and crisp text. Dust jacket is worn (please see pics). It comes sleeved in ph-neutral mylar, ready to slip into your collection. 118 pages, measures approx. 7.75 x 5.25-inches.This allegorical masterpiece will make a wonderful addition to your firsts collection or a very special gift.** 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!
Here we offer the stated first US edition of the classic dystopian novel, Animal Farm, by George Orwell, published by H...arcourt, Brace, and Company, New York, in 1946. The book comes complete with its original dust jacket with "$1.75" retail price intact.Minor wear to boards (please see pics.) Intact endpapers are soiled and feature a bookplate. The rear endpapers have been date stamped, indicating the book may have once been loaned from a library (though there are no other library markings). Very tight and square binding, very bright and crisp text. Dust jacket is worn (please see pics). It comes sleeved in ph-neutral mylar, ready to slip into your collection. 118 pages, measures approx. 7.75 x 5.25-inches.This allegorical masterpiece will make a wonderful addition to your firsts collection or a very special gift.** 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!
