Keep the Aspidistra Flying (First Printing)
Language: English
Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1956
- First Edition
- Used
Seller: Bean & Co. Books, York, United KingdomBean & Co. Books
AbeBooks seller since June 26, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 81.79
Quantity: 1 available
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First US edition, first printing. Hardcover. Publisher's original dark green cloth with light blue and green titles to the spine, without dustwrapper. A very good or better copy, the binding firm and a little cocked, the cloth lightly toned to the spine, with mild scuffing and rubbing to the sp;ine tips and extremities. The contents, with just a hint of offsetting to the endpapers and some spotting to the top edge of the toned closed text block, are otherwise clean throughout and without inscriptions and stamps.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1776721713583
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Keep the Aspidistra Flying (First Printing)
- Author
- George Orwell
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and Company
- Publication year
- 1956
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Bean & Co. Books
York, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since June 26, 2025
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.43 | US$ 11.72 |
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Bean & Co. Books is a small, independent online bookshop based in the UK, specialising in thoughtfully curated antiquarian, rare, and secondhand books. We believe in the quiet magic of well-loved pages, the joy of discovery, and the value of slow, mindful collecting. Our collection ranges from classic literature and poetry to curious works that tickle the grey matter, each piece chosen for its charm, history, or significance. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or an inquisitive browser, our goal is to connect people with books that speak to them. We’re inspired by Hector, our little tortoise (affectionately known as Bean), and our approach reflects her pace: steady, selective, and quietly enduring. At Bean & Co., nothing is rushed, every item is catalogued with care and packaged with intention. Explore our shop to find your next story.…
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Bean & Co. Books
United Kingdom
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