An Unsocial Socialist

London: Swan Sonnenschein , 1887. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition, first issue of George Bernard Shaw's early satirical novel regarding socialism. The first edition, first issue. With 'Sonnenshein', spelt incorrectly to the spine, 'Author of "Cashel Byron's Profession," etc.,etc.' to the title page, and no appendix. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. 'An Unsocial Socialist' is an early novel by George Bernard Shaw, exploring a satirical view of socialism. The story follows a rich socialist who decides to infiltrate a wealthy girls school, where the women are being raised to become the wives of the elite, and radicalise them with socialist views. George Bernard Shaw was a famous Irish playwright, author and political activist. He is best known for his plays, 'Man and Superman', 'Pygmalion', and, 'Saint Joan'. He was a prominent member of the socialist 'Fabian Society', a reader of Marx, and a believer of gradualism. Lacking the half title page. Previous owner's ink signature reading, 'Evelyn Monteith', to the reverse of the front free endpaper. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with shelf wear to the edges. Fraying and fading to the spine. Marks to the boards. Hinges strained but still firm. A few marks to the edge of the front free endpaper. Ink inscription from previous owner and marks to the reverse of the front free endpaper. Internally, binding strained. Lacking the half title page. Loss to the edges of pages 78, 80, 112, 130, 147 and 173-176, although this does not affect the text. Pages are lightly age-toned to the edges, but otherwise bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Light spotting towards the front and rear of the novel. The occasional small closed tear throughout. Good