Lot 144 · Bibliophile III
frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus. philadelphia: carey, lea & blanchard, 1833
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- Estimate
- £5,000–£7,000 hammer ≈ $8,219–$11,507
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Bibliophile III, London · 10 December 2013
- Dimensions
- 203 x 119mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4224122
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Mary W Shelley, frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus. philadelphia: carey, lea & blanchard, 1833. Sotheby's, 10 Dec 2013, lot 144. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4224122.
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Mary W Shelley, frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus. philadelphia: carey, lea & blanchard, 1833. Sotheby's, 10 Dec 2013, lot 144. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4224122.
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From the same sale Bibliophile III · Dec 2013
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three first editions | Trollope, Anthony. 1815-1882. | £1,100–£1,500 | |
| Collection of 9 first editions in 26 volumes: | — | £900–£1,200 | |
| Four first editions in 9 volumes. | Merriman, Henry Seton [i.e. Hugh S. Scott] | £800–£1,200 | |
| Collection of 8 first editions in 24 volumes: | — | £900–£1,200 | |
| four works in 20 volumes, comprising: | William Harrison Ainsworth | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| eight works in 24 volumes, comprising: | Captain Mayne Reid | £800–£1,200 |
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