The English People (First Edition)

A$120 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books

ORWELL, George. The English People. London: Collins, 1947. Large slim octavo. Original illustrated paper-covered boards, lettering in white. Original matching illustrated dust jacket, unclipped. 48 pp. 8 colour plates and 17 black and white illustrations throughout, reproducing works by John Minton, Edward Ardizzone, L. S. Lowry, Walter Sickert, Henry Moore, Feliks Topolski, Dame Laura Knight, Camille Pissarro, and Anthony Gross, among others. First edition, first printing. Part of the "Britain in Pictures" series. Good in like dust jacket. Jacket a bit worn and chipped along edges with some toning to covers. Volume has bump to upper front edge. Contents a bit toned and foxed at edges. Contents generally clean and bright with some scattered markings. Previous owner's inscription at top of FFEP. This book is currently not on display in store. If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected] Catalogue Number: HH000702

• Binding: Hardcover

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