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[Barry Moser]. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. West Hatfield, Massachusetts: Pennyroyal P...
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Description
The Pennyroyal Press Edition of Frankenstein
[Barry Moser]. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. West Hatfield, Massachusetts: Pennyroyal Press, 1983.First edition. Number 337 of 350 limited edition copies signed by Barry Moser on the limitation page. With essays by Ruth Mortimer, Emily Sunstein, Joyce Carol Oates, and William St. Clair after the text. Folio. [xvi], 282 pages plus limitation page. Illustrated with 52 wood engravings by Moser. Also includes an additional suite of 56 prints and five pencil sketches signed by Moser, and a gold medallion of Frankenstein's Monster's hand as depicted by Moser.
Publisher's quarter tan morocco over crimson cloth with a red leather spine label lettered in gilt. Top edge gilt. Minor bottom edge wear, rubbing and light soiling to boards. A few short ink stains to front board. Edges a bit dusty. Overall, a wonderfully illustrated special edition of Frankenstein in near fine condition.
Auction Info
2010 June Signature Rare Books Auction #6043 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2010
8th-9th
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