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Shelley, Mary W
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Shelley, Mary W
- Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1833
- paper
12mo (203 x 119mm.), 2 volumes, first American edition, 4pp. of advertisements at the beginning of volume 1, 18pp. of advertisements at the end of volume 2, half-titles, original muslin-backed drab boards, white labels on spines, ownership signature on title page of volume 2, preserved in blue cloth chemise and quarter blue morocco slipcase, lacking front endpaper in volume 2, spotted, slight damp-staining to upper margins of volume 2, boards stained, cloth and labels somewhat torn on the spines, edges and corners worn
Literature
Lyles B6a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The best known fiction of the Romantic era, and first work of science-fiction in English literature. The author's name is misspelled "Shelly" on the title page.