Black and white photograph of Simone de Beauvoir, with men's hands offering her swords. Unusual press photograph issued by academic publisher. Printed "International Portrait Gallery /Gale Research Co., Book Tower, Detroit". "Simone de Beauvoir, French author, Jan. 9, 1908[birth date]" Wood gilt frame, matting and glass. Image: 22 x 19.5 cm, mounted and framed size: 36 x 30.6 cm