"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. Signed by the author on a limitation page from a Signed Limited Edition and affixed professionally by a bookbinder. True first edition, first printing. Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1932.
The book measures 5" x 7.75", 306 pages. A brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket is included for protection and display.
The book is in good condition. The teal cloth boards retain their rich color with light shelf wear. The spine is gently sunned with wear at the edges and joints. Previous owners signatures in ink and pencil on the front endpaper. The front board is cocked. Two small spots on the fore-edge. The binding is cracked at page 211 and starting at multiple points. The textblock is largely clean and bright. Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" is a parody on the Utopian novels of the day, marking one of the first Dystopian views of the the future, with frightening technology, changes to society and the prospect of losing individuality. In 1999, the Modern Library. Fifth on its list of the 100 Best English- Language novels of the 20th Century. Please view the many other rare titles available for sale at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.The item "Aldous Huxley Brave New World SIGNED 1932 First Edition First Printing British" is in sale since Thursday, August 1, 2019. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "ernestoic" and is located in Buffalo, New York.
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