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c1870 The Vision of Dante Alighieri Hell Purgatory Illustrated Antique Book

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c1870 The Vision of Dante Alighieri Hell Purgatory Illustrated Antique Book

The Vision; or, Hell, Purgatory, & Paradise of Dante Alighieri
Translated by The Rev. Henry Francis Cary
Published by Hurst And Co Publishers: New York c1870 (undated)
Decorated Cloth & Gilt Bindings - With 6 Plate Engravings

"This handsome nineteenth-century American edition of The Vision; or, Hell, Purgatory, & Paradise of Dante Alighieri, translated by The Rev. Henry Francis Cary, presents Dante's Divine Comedy in one of the most influential English renderings of the poem. Cary's translation, first issued in the early nineteenth century, was widely praised for its balance of poetic dignity and fidelity to Dante's original Italian, and it played a major role in introducing English-speaking readers to the moral, philosophical, and theological depth of Dante's epic vision of the afterlife. This undated Hurst & Co., New York printing is generally attributed to the circa 1870 period, aligning with the firm's active publishing years and the decorative binding style employed.

The volume is attractively bound in decorated cloth with gilt tooling, featuring classical and floral motifs typical of mid- to late-Victorian design. Internally, it is illustrated with six engraved plates, depicting dramatic scenes from Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, enhancing the reader's engagement with Dante's imagined landscapes and torments. The typography, red rule borders, and engraved illustrations reflect the period's commitment to producing literary classics in visually impressive yet accessible formats, intended both for reading and for display in the Victorian household library.

Beyond its literary significance, this edition stands as a fine example of nineteenth-century American publishing of European classics, combining respected scholarship with decorative presentation. Cary's translation remained the standard English version for decades, influencing poets, theologians, and general readers alike. This book would particularly appeal to collectors of Dante and the Divine Comedy, admirers of Victorian illustrated books, and those interested in nineteenth-century literary translations and decorative cloth bindings."

General wear, fading and some rub thorugh to covers and spine as shown. Covers wobbly but secure. Includes 6 plates all present. Pages with general age toning throughout. Binding relaxed however there are no loose pages. A good copy of a scarce work prized for its content and art. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13.5cm x 3.5cm - 600 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Gilt Edged", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, fading and some rub thorugh to covers and spine as shown. Covers wobbly but secure. Includes 6 plates all present. Pages with general age toning throughout. Binding relaxed however there are no loose pages. A good copy of a scarce work prized for its content and art. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: The Rev. Henry Francis Cary
Publisher: Hurst And Co Publishers: New York
Year Printed: 1870
Sub-subject: Poetry