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1889 Dante Alighieri Purgatory & Paradise Divine Comedy Gustave DORE Illustrated
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” ― Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy A beautiful folio edition of Dante’s Purgatory and Paradise published by Henry Altemus. Altemus was awarded a patent for a particular type of binding for photographic albums. These albums were huge sellers for Altemus and was the mainstay of their publishing business until the mid-1880s. Like other publishers of its era, it published a wide variety of titles, in a wide variety of formats. The company published over two hundred series. Dante’s “Divine Comedy” is one of the most important and long-lasting works for literature. This rare English edition, translated by H.F. Cary, is Cary’s most famous and important work. In 1814, Cary published his translation on his own, as publishers would not take on the risk. This Altemus edition is highly sought, especially in this condition, and is illustrated with plates of Gustave Dore!
Item number: #2567
Price: $350
ALIGHIERI, Dante
Purgatory and Paradise : translated from the original
Philadelphia : H. Altemus, [1889]
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 304poFilled with incredible full-page illustrations by Gustave Dore •Language: English•Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure•Size: ~12in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!2567
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” ― Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy A beautiful folio edition of Dante’s Purgatory and Paradise published by Henry Altemus. Altemus was awarded a patent for a particular type of binding for photographic albums. These albums were huge sellers for Altemus and was the mainstay of their publishing business until the mid-1880s. Like other publishers of its era, it published a wide variety of titles, in a wide variety of formats. The company published over two hundred series. Dante’s “Divine Comedy” is one of the most important and long-lasting works for literature. This rare English edition, translated by H.F. Cary, is Cary’s most famous and important work. In 1814, Cary published his translation on his own, as publishers would not take on the risk. This Altemus edition is highly sought, especially in this condition, and is illustrated with plates of Gustave Dore!
Item number: #2567
Price: $350
ALIGHIERI, Dante
Purgatory and Paradise : translated from the original
Philadelphia : H. Altemus, [1889]
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 304poFilled with incredible full-page illustrations by Gustave Dore •Language: English•Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure•Size: ~12in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!2567
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1889 Dante Alighieri Purgatory & Paradise Divine Comedy
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1889 Dante Alighieri Purgatory & Paradise Divine Comedy Gustave DORE Illustrated
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” ― Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy A beautiful folio edition of Dante’s Purgatory and Paradise published by Henry Altemus. Altemus was awarded a patent for a particular type of binding for photographic albums. These albums were huge sellers for Altemus and was the mainstay of their publishing business until the mid-1880s. Like other publishers of its era, it published a wide variety of titles, in a wide variety of formats. The company published over two hundred series. Dante’s “Divine Comedy” is one of the most important and long-lasting works for literature. This rare English edition, translated by H.F. Cary, is Cary’s most famous and important work. In 1814, Cary published his translation on his own, as publishers would not take on the risk. This Altemus edition is highly sought, especially in this condition, and is illustrated with plates of Gustave Dore!
Item number: #2567
Price: $350
ALIGHIERI, Dante
Purgatory and Paradise : translated from the original
Philadelphia : H. Altemus, [1889]
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 304poFilled with incredible full-page illustrations by Gustave Dore •Language: English•Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure•Size: ~12in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!2567
“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” ― Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy A beautiful folio edition of Dante’s Purgatory and Paradise published by Henry Altemus. Altemus was awarded a patent for a particular type of binding for photographic albums. These albums were huge sellers for Altemus and was the mainstay of their publishing business until the mid-1880s. Like other publishers of its era, it published a wide variety of titles, in a wide variety of formats. The company published over two hundred series. Dante’s “Divine Comedy” is one of the most important and long-lasting works for literature. This rare English edition, translated by H.F. Cary, is Cary’s most famous and important work. In 1814, Cary published his translation on his own, as publishers would not take on the risk. This Altemus edition is highly sought, especially in this condition, and is illustrated with plates of Gustave Dore!
Item number: #2567
Price: $350
ALIGHIERI, Dante
Purgatory and Paradise : translated from the original
Philadelphia : H. Altemus, [1889]
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 304poFilled with incredible full-page illustrations by Gustave Dore •Language: English•Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure•Size: ~12in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!2567
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