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Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein. 1831 THE THIRD EDITION AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION
$17,500List Price
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- Dimensions:Height: 6.57 in (16.69 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1831
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hillsborough, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6214242863722

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