Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus
New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934. Lynd Ward. First trade edition. Hardcover. 259pp. Octavo [24 cm]. Ivory colored cloth over boards with wraparound illustration. Publisher's black topstain. Spine subtly toned and boards a bit foxed. Spine just a hair rolled back. In the slipcase, with pronounced areas of fading, and four splits to the edges. The longest split, along the top edge, measures 4" long. The book is in very good condition, and the slipcase is in good condition only. Dance 064. Item #69594
Includes fifteen full-page illustrations by Lynd Ward, plus illustrations scattered throughout. This is Lynd Ward at the height of his powers, and this gothic novel may be the perfect avenue for his work.
Price: $1,000.00