THE MAN WHO WAS FRANKENSTEIN

by Andrew Crosse, Peter Haining

$100 · Offered by L. W. Currey

First edition

London: Frederik Muller Limited, 1979 . Octavo, pp. 1-10 1-166, illustrations, boards. First edition. Biography of Andrew Crosse 1784-1855 , an eccentric English scientist who may have been the model for Shelley's doctor. Prints the text of The Electric Vampire by F. H. Power that draws upon the experiments performed by Crosse. A fine copy in fine dust jacket priced £5.95 on the front flap. #176978

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