Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus [Limited Edition, signed by Moser] by Mary Shelley; Barry Moser [illus.]; Ruth Mortimer, Emily Sunstein, Joyce Carol Oates, and William St. Clair [essays] - 1983

West Hatfield, MA: Printed by Harold McGrath at Pennyroyal Press, 1983. Very Good. West Hatfield, MA: Printed by Harold McGrath at Pennyroyal, 1983. First Edition, limited issue of 350 copies signed by Barry Moser at colophon, this being #199. Folio. 282 pp. Illustrations, chiefly black and white. Bound in half tan morocco; five raised bands, red leather spine label, and gilt stamping to spine; top edge gilt; black endpapers. Full set of 52 duplicate plates, each signed by Moser and housed in matching linen chemise. Housed in publisher's slipcase.

Boards show very light shelfwear with some mild scuffing to front and staining and rubbing to spine. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Chemise with signs of dampstaining along spine and touch of bleeding at corners of plates. Slipcase worn along edges with brief exposure and minor fraying; moderate to heavy general staining and scuffing; structurally sound. Overall a Very Good set of an impressive production.