Nineteen Eighty-Four
1949 dystopian social science fiction novel by George Orwell.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Secker & Warburg, 1949
- First published
- Secker & Warburg, 1949
- Worth
- Not yet valued
- Series
- Folio Society
Spot the first edition: Jacket: Red or green background; both were issued with the first impression (first issue jacket) Full identification guide
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First edition
- 1st Secker & Warburg1949 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Later and other editions
On screen
- Nineteen Eighty-Four Film, 1954
- 1984 Film, 1956
- Nineteen Eighty-Four Film, 1984
- 1984 Film, 2023
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Who published the first edition of Nineteen Eighty-Four?
The first edition of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell was published in London by Secker & Warburg in 1949.
How many editions of Nineteen Eighty-Four are there?
We track 2 editions of Nineteen Eighty-Four, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Nineteen Eighty-Four been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including 1984 (film, 2023), Nineteen Eighty-Four (film, 1984), 1984 (film, 1956).
How can I tell if my copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.
Where these facts come from
- Nineteen Eighty-Four, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four, First Edition 1949, John Atkinson Books (johnatkinsonbooks.co.uk)
- Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four, first edition, Bonhams (bonhams.com)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 17 October 2026.