The Old Print Shop

Frankenstein : Houses in Geneva.

  • ARTIST: Lynd Ward

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

    DATE: 1934.

  • EDITION SIZE: Edition c.25. Image size 1 7/8 x 3 15/16" (4.8 x 10 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: The original story of Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley in 1823. In 1934, Lynd Ward created the first fully illustrated version of the classic story.<br><br> This particular wood engraving is part of the signed edition, printed on tissue, which was not used for the book publication. The wood engravings for the book were all unsigned. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Signed in pencil. "Frankenstein" has been written in blue ink in the lower left.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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