Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) | 1949, first edition, first printing, first issue dustjacket.

George Orwell – Nineteen Eighty-Four London: Secker & Warburg, 1949.

First Edition, First Printing with the highly sought-after First Issue red dustjacket—significantly more desirable than the more commonly found green variant.

This example stands out as one of the finest you’ll ever encounter, in superb condition and with minor professional restoration by a master conservator, ensuring that the jacket presents beautifully. The red dustjacket is notoriously prone to fading, and copies with the spine retaining its vibrant red color are pretty much non existant. This jacket, with its spine still completely red, is an extraordinary find, as all examples show fading to various shades of grey.

Bound in publisher’s cloth with the First Issue red dustjacket (featuring the correct price) that is widely regarded as the most desirable variant of this iconic novel. This copy is the greatest a collector will ever encounter.

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the finest examples of Orwell’s masterpiece extant —a rare gem for those seeking a truly special piece for their collection and lower in price than others in significantly lesser condition.