The Mandarins
Simone de Beauvoir
1957
Collins
First UK Edition
8vo
Description:
The first UK edition of Simone de Beauvoir’s acclaimed postwar novel, originally published in French as Les Mandarins in 1954. A semi-autobiographical work exploring intellectual life, politics, and personal relationships in France after World War II, the novel won the 1954 Prix Goncourt and established de Beauvoir’s reputation as a leading literary and philosophical voice. translated by Leonard M. Friedman.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Red cloth with dark lettering to spine. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end paper. Moderate wear to boards with some fraying to edges. Some notable staining to boards and spine. Splits and fraying to spine ends.
The Mandarins
Simone de Beauvoir
1957
Collins
First UK Edition
8vo
Description:
The first UK edition of Simone de Beauvoir’s acclaimed postwar novel, originally published in French as Les Mandarins in 1954. A semi-autobiographical work exploring intellectual life, politics, and personal relationships in France after World War II, the novel won the 1954 Prix Goncourt and established de Beauvoir’s reputation as a leading literary and philosophical voice. translated by Leonard M. Friedman.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Red cloth with dark lettering to spine. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's inscription to front free end paper. Moderate wear to boards with some fraying to edges. Some notable staining to boards and spine. Splits and fraying to spine ends.
