Nineteen Eighty-Four. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. — ORWELL, GEORGE. 1903-1950.

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 6 March 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-694353
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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., Nineteen Eighty-Four. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 81. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694353.

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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., Nineteen Eighty-Four. London: Secker & Warburg, 1949. Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 81. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694353.

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