Nineteen Eighty-Four. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1949]. — ORWELL, GEORGE. 1903-1950.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts: Including Highlights from Jeremy Norman, History of Science and Technology, Online, New York · 15 June 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-007201
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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., Nineteen Eighty-Four. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1949]. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 449. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-007201.

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Orwell, George. 1903-1950., Nineteen Eighty-Four. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1949]. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2026, lot 449. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-007201.

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