First edition, first printing of George Orwell's cautionary dystopian novel, ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'', a classic in 20th century literature. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. With all first edition points as called for, including ''First published 1949'' on copyright page and ''10s. net'' on dust jacket. Bound in publisher's lime green boards with red lettering and housed in original red dust jacket. Measures 5.25'' x 7.5''. Some fading to boards and chipping to jacket. Light foxing to interior. An attractive copy in very good condition.