1996 The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan Collector's Edition Full Leather ...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Feminine Mystique Betty Friedan 1996 The Easton Press : Norfolk 8" by 5.5" xxviii, 452pp. SUMMARY A handsome collector's edition copy of this classic feminist book by Betty Friedan, widely recognised as having started the second-wave feminist movement. Decorative Binding,Leather Binding,Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce collector's edition. In the original full crushed morocco binding with decorative gilt detail, and a satin ribbon marker. Printed on archival quality paper, especially milled for this edition. 'The Feminine Mystique', is a classic feminist book, widely recognised as having started the second-wave feminist movement in the United States of America. First published in the early 1960s, the book analyses the assumption that American women should become housewives. Through interviews and psychological research, Friedan raises the voices of women who were often unheard. Betty Friedan was a prolific American writer and activist, who was chosen as the first president of the National Organisation for Women, and later organised the nationwide 'Women's Strike for Equality'. With a half title page. Bookplate for 'County of Hereford and Worcester', to the rear of the front free endpaper. CONDITION In full crushed morocco binding. Externally, very smart with minor shelf wear. Some marks to the gilt detail on the front and rear boards. A small amount of fading and a few marks to the lower spine. Bookplate to the rear of the free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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