SHELLEY, Mary "Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus" [Lovell Brothers, c1890s]

"Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley [Lovell Brothers & Company, n.d./c1890s]. Date estimated by The LUCILE Project and consistent with styling. White spine with teal boards, all covered in minute, elaborate gilt designs. Top edge gilt. 18mo (4" x 6"), 294pp. Moderate rubbing at head/tail of spine and a stripe across cover where gilt has faded, as pictured. Call number in pencil on title page and small sticker inside rear front cover. Hinges intact but with a little play. Binding slightly cocked. Very Good- and scarce.