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First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth, spine lettered in white, dust jacket. London, Secker & Warburg. A really excellent copy of Orwell's renowned anti-totalitarian allegory, scarce in such lovely condition. A near fine copy, short tear to top edge of front panel, rear panel a little soiled, spine panel lightly aged, and edges of jacket lightly worn.

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.

Look for the publisher Secker & Warburg on the copyright page, as well as the publication date. Misprints or specific typography might also be indicative of first editions.