Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional Book Club Edition hardcover copy of 1984 by George Orwell in a new archival wrap. Second US
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, light foxing to page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly , mild edge wear, and strong corners, strong corners and the BOMC dimple on the back. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free endpaper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear endpapers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the price on the front flap, mild surface wear, heavy edge wear, chips and two tears on the back cover. Looks good in a Brodart archival wrap.
In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
