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SHELLEY, Mary. Frankenstein Or The Modern Prometheus - 1888

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AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary. TITLE: Frankenstein Or The Modern Prometheus. PUBLISHER: London: George Routledge And Sons, 1888. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 5-1/4" x 3-7/8", (xv)317pp.(i), bound in the publishers original red cloth backed marbled boards. CONDITION: Spine slightly darkened, internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, no previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, A VERY GOOD copy of a 19th century printing of this work. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Routledge reprinted this edition in the same format and binding in 1891. There are surprisingly few 19th century printings of Frankenstein after the 1839 fourth edition.
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    Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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    1888
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
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    1stDibs: LU6214245542152

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