The Second Sex
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953. First American edition. Hardcover. Large 8vo. [5], vi-xxx, [2], 3-732, [1], ii-xiv, [6] pp. Quarter navy cloth over teal cloth, gold lettering and lettering in blind on the front board, gold lettering and a gold decoration on the spine; pink topstain. Price of $10.00 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Jacket design by Philip Grushkin. Translated and edited by H.M. Parshley. A resounding call to women to achieve their independence and individuality through work and intellectual pursuits. de Beauvoir's work galvanized second-wave feminism along with the writings of her fellow feminist scholars like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem. Her treatise is a thoughtful, thorough examination of women's roles and lived experiences throughout the history of civilization. A sharp copy. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #000016673
The topstain gently sunned and with minor foxing; jacket with a few traces of edge wear, lightly chipped.
Price: $750.00