Down and Out in Paris and London.
by ORWELL, George
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Victor Gollancz, 1933. . First edition, first impression; 8vo; publisher's black cloth, titles spine in green, a couple of trivial marks to the rear board but an extraordinary copy and, though lacking the dust jacket, distinctly scarce thus.
Orwell's first book was printed in a run of just 1500 copies many of which sold to the circulating libraries. Copies in collectible condition are rare.
Orwell's first book was printed in a run of just 1500 copies many of which sold to the circulating libraries. Copies in collectible condition are rare.
Synopsis
Down and Out in Paris and London, published in 1933, is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell. It is a story in two parts on the theme of poverty in the two cities. The first part is a picaresque account of living on the breadline in Paris and the experience of casual labour in restaurant kitchens.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 109407
- Title
- Down and Out in Paris and London.
- Author
- ORWELL, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Victor Gollancz, 1933.
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About the Seller
Shapero Rare Books
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About Shapero Rare Books
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