

The Theory and Practice of Socialism by John Strachey, published in 1936 by Victor Gollancz Ltd for the Left Book Club. This is the first edition, identifiable by the distinctive orange wraps used for Left Book Club issues and the imprint. Author: John Strachey. Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd, London. Format: Paperback (Left Book Club orange wraps). Edition: 1936, first Left Book Club edition. Printer: The Camelot Press Ltd. London and Southampton. Condition: Good. Some wear to cover with light soiling and creases, spine rubbed. Text block sound and complete. Pages: [not fully counted here, but appears complete]. Content: Discusses economic and political theory of socialism, covering capitalist production, dictatorship of the working class, socialism and liberty, religion, peace, and war. This is a significant historical work, reflecting the interwar British socialist movement and one of the early publications of the Left Book Club. I have lots of other items, let me know if there’s something in particular.