Wednesday, January 23, 2019

PHOTOPLAY FRANKENSTIEN


Another current item from HERITAGE AUCTIONS is this copy of the Photoplay Edition of the original FRANKENSTEIN, starring Boris Karloff. Mary Shelly's famous novel is reprinted along with a sprinkling of still from the film. A collector's item for any Monster Kid.

As of this writing, the current bid is $36.

UPDATE: The final bid for this lot was $372.00.

Description of Lot #53131:
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) Fine/Very Fine. Hardcover Photoplay Book with Reproduction Dust Jacket (240 Pages, 5.75" X 8.25"). Horror. Featured is a hardcover photoplay edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, released after the success of James Whale's 1931 film starring Boris Karloff. The book includes images of scenes from the horror classic. An unrestored book that displays signs of use. May include light edge or spine wear, small spine cracks, faint toning, or unobtrusive stains. There is a collector's plate on the flyleaf. The dust jacket included is a printed reproduction. Fine/Very Fine.




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