Title: Vintage 1949 Stated First Edition Hardcover Male and Female by Margaret Mead – William Morrow
Overview:
Offered here is the true, original 1949 stated First Edition hardcover printing of Male and Female: A Study of the Sexes in a Changing World by the legendary American anthropologist Margaret Mead. Published by William Morrow & Company, this landmark text stands as a cornerstone of mid-century gender studies. Mead compares traditional gender constructs across seven Pacific island tribes against modern American expectations. This copy retains its signature original muted teal-green cloth boards with a stark black geometric motif and gold stamping on the spine. [1, 2] Features:
- Stated First Edition: Clearly designated with the true 1949 copyright line on the copyright page.
- Anthropological Milestones: One of the most famous sociology publications of the post-WWII era.
- Clean Reading Block: No stamps, pen marks, or heavy wear to the core text pages.
Condition Details:
Please inspect all included pictures closely to evaluate the exact cosmetic state prior to purchasing.
- Exterior: Muted cloth boards show typical vintage shelf-wear, slight corner pushing, and some surface fading. Spine embossing is clear and intact.
- Binding: Square, tight, and completely sound.
- Interior: Natural light tanning present on the pages. Includes a clean, small pencil notation on the edge of the plain endpaper showing an old bookshop price of "2.00". Text block is entirely clean and legible.
- Dust Jacket: Not included.
Shipped securely in a sturdy cardboard box via USPS Media Mail with tracking provided.