Orwell the Authorised Biography

William Heinemann, 1991. 1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (VG) dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 564, illus with b&w plates (page edges tanned; no inscriptions).

London, Melbourne and Auckland: Heineman, 1991, 1991. HC and DJ. First Edition. 9 1/2 x 6 1/4. ISBN:0-434-69517-3. 564 pp. DJ painting of Orwell, by Stephen Martin. George Orwell's life ranks as one of the most exciting in literary history, but it is his human qualities that make the story of his life so appealing: his integrity, his humility and… Read more about this item

London: William Heinemann, 1991 F/F. 8vo. original black boards gilt in dustwrapper; pp. [x (last blank)], 564, with illustrations. A fine copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. F/F.

London: Heinemann, 1991. 1st edition, large 8vo, 564pp, photo illustrations, paper a little tanned o/w VG+ Copy in VG+ DJ a shade sunned at spine. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London England: William Heinemann Ltd, 1991. Paperback. Orwell. The Authorised Biography. Message to previous owner on Dedication page. Slight mark to top edge. Writing this book would have been a little easier if Eric Blair had chosen ro write his books under his own name. How should a biographer refer to him? Should one call him Blair or Orwell? He… Read more about this item

William Heinemann 1991. Ex library. First edition. Imperial octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost

UK: QPD, 1991. Soft cover. Very Good.

London, Minerva. 1992. Original publisher's paperback, pictorial frontcover, thick 12mo: [xij], 564pp., photographs, chapternotes & references, list books by Orwell, general bibliography, sources, abbreviations, acknowledgements, index. Fine copy Volume 98: Pimlico.