1956Best.-Nr. 168687New York: World Publishing Company 1956. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Light rubbing along panel edges. Small chip at top of rear gutter.; Signed by author on 2nd free end page. One of 500 signed First Edition copies.; Signed by Author. World Publishing Company hardcover
2008Best.-Nr. 038049London: The Folio Society 2008. 1st Thus. Hardcover. As New/No Dust Jacket. large Octavo. Christopher Corr. pp IX 642. 1st printing. An unread book in an as new condition slip case. The Folio Society hardcover
1956Best.-Nr. 175458Cleveland: The World Publishing Company 1956. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 610p. A hardcover book in good condition with a like dustjacket. LACKS the front free endpaper. Hinges a bit shaken from years of use but binding still secure enough for normal handling. Text unmarked. Tape residue on jacket flaps has faded onto the front and back endpapers. The jacket is crinkled all over and has two closed tears one at the bottom of the spine and one in the middle of the front flap fold. A romance novel set in France just after liberation from the Nazis. The World Publishing Company hardcover
1956Best.-Nr. mon0000036634World Publishing 1956-01-01. Hardcover. Acceptable. in x in x in. Ex-Library. Hardcover. World Publishing hardcover
Best.-Nr. 6103296135Read Books UK . Hardback. New. pp. 236 Read Books (UK) hardcover
Best.-Nr. 6101368601Read Books UK . Papeback. New. pp. 236 Read Books (UK) unknown
1965Best.-Nr. SBBI-mon00001400061965. unknown_binding. Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining water damage writing missing dustjacket etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order at least not without checking with us first although we don't always have time to check. We aim to dispatch prompty the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. unknown
1962Best.-Nr. mon0001653272Andre Deutsch And Weidenfeld And 1962T. hardcover. Good. . First Edition. The Prime of Life Simone de Beauvoir�s second volume of autobiography traces her emergence from youthful uncertainty into intellectual emotional and creative maturity during the 1930s and 1940s. She recounts her partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre their shared commitment to writing and philosophy and the circle of friends travels and experiences that shaped their worldview. The book blends candid self-examination with vivid portraits of Parisian life showing how teaching political upheaval and literary ambition intertwined in her development. De Beauvoir�s reflections reveal both the exhilaration and the discipline of forging an independent identity creating a compelling account of a woman defining her place in a rapidly changing world. Ex-Library. Andre Deutsch And Weidenfeld And hardcover
1962Best.-Nr. 19872Stated 1st Edition. Book is in Very Good condition with bumping to front top edge cover board corner; marks in front and rear endpapers that are presumed to be from where the tape holding the prior dust jacket protector in place would have rested against them; one small circular dent in center of front endpaper; small pencil note has been mostly erased on top edge corer of endpaper; area of fading near spine to dyed top page edges. Pages are otherwise clean and tight. Dust jacket is in Very Good condition with minimal edgewear now in Brodart dust jacket protector. The World Publishing Company hardcover
1962Best.-Nr. 169909Ohio: World Publishing Company 1962. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. 1 inch open tear at top of front panel. World Publishing Company hardcover
Best.-Nr. 014118471X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1971Best.-Nr. GB0006VUJ1SI3N00Alfred A. Knopf 1971. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1953Best.-Nr. 10309Alfred A. Knopf New York 1953. HC VG/DJ Good-. A Borzio Book published by Alfred A. Knopf Inc. First and Second Printings Before Publication. Translated and edited by H. M. Parshley. Jacket design by Philip Grushkin. Two books in one. Book One: Facts and Myths Part I Destiny Part II History Parts III Myths. Book Two: Woman's Life Today Part IV The Formative Years Part V Situation Part VI Justifications VII Toward Liberation. The book is a very good clean copy the dust jacket is worn. See photos. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1953Best.-Nr. h01228New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1953. First printing. 8vo. xxx 732 xvi pp. Blue cloth. Very Good in Good dust jacket. Slight wear to extremities of boards small bump to top corner. Jacket worn with chips to spine ends unobtrusive split to front panel along head of spine. Some toning to front endpaper where newspaper clipping was laid in previous owner's name and date inked to front pastedown. Translated from the French by H. M. Parshley. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
Best.-Nr. BING900HL0017Alfred A. Knopf Inc. mass market paperback. ACCEPTABLE. Prompt shipment with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes yellow mass market paperback with creasing and stains to front cover foxing 16mo light staining on pages 704 pp. translated from french Alfred A. Knopf, Inc paperback
1979Best.-Nr. 321192Pennsylvania: Franklin Library 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Fine Leather Bound Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Light rubbing on both top panel corners. Shrinkwrapped; Signed by Simone De Beauvoir.; Signed by Author. Franklin Library hardcover
1971Best.-Nr. 237690Alfred A. Knopf 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. First edition seventh printing 1971. Quarter rust-colored cloth with gray boards gilt author signature on cover; spine lettering rubbed seller stamp inside no other marks; minor soiling present on boards & textblock edge no jacket. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1979Best.-Nr. 031737Franklin Center PA.: Franklin Library 1979. Book. Illus. by Eugene Karlin. Near Fine. Full Leather. Signed by Authors. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Black leather with decorative gilt on front. Five compartments and four raised bands with decorative gilt on spine. Gilt edges. Marbled endpapers. Signed by author on signature page tipped in with tissue guard. Includes silk book mark ribbon. Illustrations by Eugene Karlin. Minor scuff mark to top front cover. Very minor stain to bottom edge. Inside clean and tight. A near fine copy. Franklin Library Hardcover
Best.-Nr. 0224613979.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1954Best.-Nr. 119Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NO Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. Second impression of the true first UK edition published in 1954. The printer's page states: 'First published in Great Britain October 1953 second impression 1954. The book was originally published in English translation in the USA by Alfred A. Knopf Inc. New York in 1953. Edited by and translated from the French by H. M. Parshley Professor Emeritus of Zoology at Smith College. Good in grey duotone cloth-covered boards over a blue cloth covered spine faded with gilt titles to the spine. Jonathan Cape hardcover
1971Best.-Nr. 314472New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1971. First Edition; Seventh Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner name inked on FEP. Owner name stamped on FEP title page and rear end page. Tape on top and bottom front and rear panels and flaps. Small open tears on spine crown bottom rear panel and panel corners. Shelfwear on spine edges. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1957Best.-Nr. 016050Knopf. Fourth Printing. Clipped DJ in archival cover. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1957. Knopf hardcover
Best.-Nr. 009974421X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Best.-Nr. 0140034633.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1974Best.-Nr. Q-0394712277Vintage 1974-07-12. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Vintage paperback