Description: The 1931 hardcover copy of “Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus” by Mary Shelley, published by Grosset & Dunlap, is additionally stamped with James K. Hess’s name, linking it to a figure with a notable role in U.S. economic policy and trade history. This makes the book not only a piece of literary and Gothic fiction history but also a collectible item tied to a mid-20th-century figure involved in international financial operations. ***James K. Hess was a notable official with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), where he contributed to international finance. He worked at EXIM during a pivotal period in the bank’s history, overseeing various initiatives aimed at supporting U.S. exports and global economic development. EXIM, established in 1934, is a government agency that provides financial support to aid U.S. exports, promoting American jobs and competitiveness in international markets. Hess’s role would have involved facilitating these goals, ensuring the financial backing of U.S. companies involved in global trade . This background enhances the book’s appeal for collectors, combining literary significance with a connection to American economic history. ***FROM RARE COLLECTION ***
Price: 300 USD
Location: Santa Rosa, California
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1931
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Mary Shelley
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Gothic Horror
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Character Family: Frankenstein