Bradbury (Ray) Fahrenheit 451
£750
London, Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 9s6d.
A very good first UK edition of one of Bradbury’s most famous novels. Montag discovers the profound power of books in a dystopian society where they are banned and burned. His journey leads him to question authority and seek knowledge, ultimately rebelling against oppressive censorship.
Out of stock
Ink name to front free endpaper; boards very good; jacket very slightly faded at spine, some wear near head of spine, price scored out on inside front flap, a very good example overall.
Frontispiece and jacket artwork by Joe Mugnaini.
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