Simone de Beauvoir THE MANDARINS one of 500 copies SIGNED by Beauvoir, First Edition in English, published in 1956. 610pp. Binding crisp and tight. The cover has some chipping along the top, especially on the back (see photos). There is some sun-fading on the spine. The front cover is still quite bright. Cover jacket is protected by a mylar cover (removable). There is an owner’s blind stamp (no ink) on the blank page between the signature page and the title page. This novel explores ...the ferment of philosophy, art, romance and the overall culture of post WWII Paris. It won the prestigious French Prix Goncourt prize. Shipped with USPS Media Mail, USA only.