LOT #36375 |
Sold on Feb 8, 2012 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
[Photoplay edition]. Mary W. Shelley. Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [n.d.,...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
[Photoplay edition]. Mary W. Shelley. Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [n.d., circa 1931]. Photoplay edition with scenes from the Universal film directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff. Octavo. xiv, 240 pages. Six inserted illustrations from the movie and a frontispiece featuring Boris Karloff as Frankenstein. Publisher's red cloth with titles stamped in black. Top edge stained green. Dust jacket illustrated by Mach Tey. Boards with modest shelfwear and slightly bumped corners. Front hinge cracked but the text block and binding are tight. Contents clean with one plate loose. The jacket art remains bright with some toning to the spine and rear panel. Generally a very good copy of this desirable edition.Auction Info
2012 February 8 Rare Books Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #6064 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2012
8th
Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 664
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $50,000 (minimum $14), plus 20% of any amount between $50,000 and $1,000,000, plus 12% of any amount over $1,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms