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First edition, first impression, in the scarce dustwrapper - an excellent example of a fragile book. Orwell's socio-political classic, in which his stated purpose was 'to fuse political purpose and artistic purpose into one whole'. Near Fine+: firm and square binding in sharp and clean green cloth; tiny mark to the lower board and a narrow strip of fading to the extreme spine tips; bright white lettering to the spine; original owner's signature and three-word inscription to the ffep, dated 20 August 1945, else bright, crisp and clean throughout. The clipped dustwrapper is Very Good: original and unrestored; vibrant, unfaded colours; small chips to the spine tips, corners and bottom-edge of the front panel; rubbed to the folds; some dustiness and localised browning to the rear panel; produced to wartime production standards, a Searchlight Books train design (in red) is present to the verso, as called for; presented in a removable, archival-quality protective cover. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard.

Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who revolt against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where animals can be equal, free, and just. However, the revolution is hijacked by the pigs, who become just as oppressive as the humans. Animal Farm is an allegory for the Russian Revolution and the subsequent Soviet Union.