Frankenstein Mary Shelley 1934 Heritage Press Everett Henry Illus Slipcase FINE
$ 63.26
Description
Frankenstein Mary Shelley 1934 Heritage Press Everett Henry Illus Slipcase FINE. Slipcase: Includes the original purple slipcase. Author: Mary Shelley. Illustrator: Everett Henry. Illustrations: The Everett Henry color plates are vibrant and have no foxing or offset. Format: Hardcover with original slipcase. Item Description Title: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus Author: Mary Shelley Publisher: The Heritage Press, New York Year: 1934 Illustrator: Everett Henry Introduction: Edmund Lester Pearson Format: Hardcover with original slipcase Condition Report: This copy is in phenomenal, collector-grade condition. The book itself appears unread and "new-old-stock" in quality. Binding: The beige buckram cloth with purple stamped illustrations is crisp, clean, and tight. The spine is square with no leaning. Interior: The pages are remarkably bright and white. There are no owner markings, bookplates, or inscriptions. The hinges are perfectly intact and stiff, suggesting the book has rarely, if ever, been fully opened. Illustrations: The Everett Henry color plates are vibrant and have no foxing or offset. Slipcase: Includes the original purple slipcase. It shows minor shelf wear and light scuffing consistent with protecting the volume for 90 years, but it remains structurally sound and has preserved the book perfectly. Historical Significance This 1934 Heritage Press edition was produced during the "Golden Age" of the George Macy companies (who also ran the Limited Editions Club). It features the iconic "reaching hand" motif on the cover and title page, making it one of the most visually striking editions of the 20th century.
