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Great find. Uncorrected proof "Advance Review Copy" of one of the best and most famous books of modern times. Book in very good condition.Slipcase fine excellent.Grey wrappers with brown-dark red lettering.Spine has no printing but two handwritten lines "1984" and "ORWELL". Stain about one inch by half inch at bottom right corner front cover. Whatever caused it also made about one sixteenth of inch of that corner disappear.Corners rubbed.Both covers show slight handling. States "first American edition". Shelf 1200 . PHOTOS POSTED WITH OUR BOOKS ARE STOCK AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT CONDITION OR EDITION OF BOOK OFFERED FOR SALE. WE DO NOT POST THE PHOTOS.

"1984" is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society ruled by a party led by the enigmatic figure, Big Brother. The story revolves around Winston Smith, a disillusioned man working for the Party whose job involves altering historical records to align with the Party's propaganda. Winston secretly harbors dissenting thoughts against the oppressive regime and begins a forbidden love affair with Julia, a fellow rebel. As they engage in acts of rebellion and attempt to challenge the Party's control, they are drawn into a web of surveillance, manipulation, and betrayal. The novel explores themes of censorship, surveillance, the nature of truth, the dangers of totalitarianism, and the resilience of the human spirit against oppressive regimes.