The Road to Wigan Pier
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd/Left Book Club, 1937. Book Club editon. Softcover. Octavo. (xxiv) 264pp. Orange wrappers, with black lettering on front cover and spine. This is the first book club edition of the nonfiction work by George Orwell. The book is divided into 2 parts. The first part examines and exposes the living and working conditions of the working-classes in the north of England, while the second part is an extended essay covering socialism, its benefits, its popular perception in Britain at the time, and also serves as an autobiographical exploration of his own upbringing and the development of his political conscience. Includes 32 plates of b/w photographic reproductions, featuring images of working-class living conditions from around England and Wales. wrappers with some, creases, smudging and scratches to front and back. Spine with vertical creases, smudging as well as bumping to head & tail. Rubbing and creasing to corners and along edges of wrappers. Some spotting, smudging and light water stains along edges of the book. Book block tight. Interior with some creasing, smudges and light water stains to interior front and back covers, endpapers and half title. Wrappers in good-, interior in condition very good condition. g to g+. Item #41406
Price: $150.00