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Animal Farm
by George Orwell
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- first
- Condition
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1946. First American edition, first printing with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. First American edition, first printing with "first American edition" stated on the copyright page. The book measures 5.25" x 7.5", 118 pages. The original dust jacket retains $1.75 price on the front flap.
The jacket is in fair condition. Large chips missing from the spine, and minor chipping to the extremities and flap folds. Moisture damage and wrinkling to the lower rear panel. The book is in good condition. Moisture damage visible as white areas on the black cloth boards. The cloth is worn at the corners and spine ends. The gilt titling on the spine is partially faded. No previous ownership names or bookplates. The binding is sound.
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 #(L12-4).
The jacket is in fair condition. Large chips missing from the spine, and minor chipping to the extremities and flap folds. Moisture damage and wrinkling to the lower rear panel. The book is in good condition. Moisture damage visible as white areas on the black cloth boards. The cloth is worn at the corners and spine ends. The gilt titling on the spine is partially faded. No previous ownership names or bookplates. The binding is sound.
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 #(L12-4).
Synopsis
Animal Farm is a dystopian novella by George Orwell. Published in England on 17 August 1945, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II. Orwell, a democratic socialist and a member of the Independent Labour Party for many years, was a critic of Joseph Stalin and was suspicious of Moscow-directed Stalinism after his experiences with the NKVD during the Spanish Civil War.
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Reviews
On Feb 22 2019, a reader said:
George Orwell is an author everyone must have the experiencing of reading. In this short novel, Orwell satirically criticises the Russian Revolution as well as other forms of government in the portrayal of animals to overthrow the human owner of a farm and begin to outline rules they must live by to be happy and free. This text covers topics of betrayal, leadership, honesty, and dishonesty. Orwell has always been ahead of his time, and this text exemplifies that in his advanced understanding of human behavior. I would say this is a must read, especially for those interested in politics and philosophy. Great book.
On Nov 21 2017, a reader said:
This book is absolutely wonderful. It is a fantastic read for many audiences that holds a strong historical meaning.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3867
- Title
- Animal Farm
- Author
- George Orwell
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American edition, first printing with "first American edit
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1946
Terms of Sale
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Clarence, New York
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