Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Collectable books are available in a wide variety of genres. It looks like a genuine gustav dore illustrated copy, which would up the value to at least 400. Dante s inferno is one of the best and enduring works of western civilization. Consisting of the inferno, purgatorio and paradiso the divine comedy. The vision by alighieri, dante used books and rare books. Salvador dali divine comedy woodblocks inferno, purgatory. Beautiful old versions of dante s inferno acquired and sold update. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. Modern first editions took on a surprisingly dark side with witchcraft.
Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. Dantes inferno, translated by, illustrated by gusta. I have seen a early to mid 1800s edition of dante s inferno. If youre an avid reader, you may at one point find yourself with quite a collection of books. This book was required reading in high school senior englishlanguage arts. Gustave dore, new edition, with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology, published by p. Dantes inferno, the indiana critical edition rakuten kobo. Belonging in the immortal company of homer, virgil, milton, and shakespeare, dante alighieris poetic masterpiece is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of hell, a supreme. But since stephanie meyer is known for not signing many books, copies of the series still go for a. Between 1951 and 1960, dali was invited by the italian government to commemorate the birth of dante alighieri, italys most famous poet, by producing a series of illustrations for a fulltext deluxe edition. And his endnotes and other additions provoke answers to almost any question that could arise about the work. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. Italian for hell is the first part of italian writer dante alighieris 14thcentury epic poem divine comedy. The divine comedy by alighieri, dante and a great selection of related books.
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Books similar to dantes inferno meet your next favorite book. The story starts off in the inferno, which is the fancy italian way of saying hell, and translates well into english because the word inferno has taken on the meaning of a fiery place of chaos and destruction. I had never read dantes inferno before, even in college, and always wished i. The boards are plain vellum, and all page ends are red. A new verse translation and millions of other books are available for instant access. Inside the back cover is a representative spine for the series. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Kent hieatt, translator of the canterbury tales crisp and clear, esolens version avoids two modern temptations. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category. The condition is very nice having been professionally cleaned and the usual vellum soiling removed. Dante the pilgrim feels unworthy to join this group, but, remember, it was dante the poet who issued the invitation. In the poem, hell is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within the earth. Bible gallery illustrated by gustave dore, with memoir of dore and descriptive letterpress by talbot w. A sweet book about 3 women who become friends thanks to the vintage shop that violet owns.
All dantes inferno artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. The salvador dali divine comedy is a poem by dante alighieri 126521, illustrating the journey from inferno to purgatory to paradise. The binding has heavy thread and the pages have gold sides on all three sides when the book is closed. Professor esolens translation of dante s inferno is the best one i have seen. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Dante the pilgrim is overwhelmed, as he should be, to be so honored and flattered by an invitation to join a group of the most outstanding and exalted poets of the world. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by. Unfollow antique book dantes inferno to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So, its no surprise that demand for rare and antique copies of his work fetch record.
Page 365 charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living god, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. Dante s inferno is going backward compatible on xbox one. Published 1831 condition good copy bound in full contemporary aniline calf, rebacked in contrasting burgundy calf. I have an antique book and its really old it was published. John aitken carlyle 18011879, younger brother of the philisopher thomas carlyle, produced this scarce first translation of dante s inferno in english prose. It is believed that the divine comedycomprised of three canticles, the inferno, the purgatorio, and the paradisowas written between 8 and 20. Dante alighieri, the divine comedy fine illustrated edition of dante s inferno published by cassell. The edge of the book that covers the binding has a snake engraved on it between the title and the illustrated by dore. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the.
Cary, henry francis 17721844 translator seller mw books ltd. The damned punish or absolve all 27 shades of the inferno 11. Inferno is the first part of dante s divine comedy, an allegory for mans path towards god. Last weeks ilaborganised webinar on covid19 and the rare book trade was a fascinating event for bibliophiles in general and the rare book trade in particular. What is the value of dante s inferno book, translated by the rev. Get the best deals on dantes inferno books when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique book dantes inferno satan masterpieces from dore hardcover 1887. The divine comedy the inferno, the purgatorio, and the paradiso. To pay by credit card via paypal, simply click the buy now button. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The book is in fair condition since its been around for.
The divine comedy is an epic poem written by dante alighieri between c. Sure, twilight fever has since died down from the inferno levels it reached in 2005. Seven prominent booksellers from seven countries shared. This new critical edition, including mark musas classic translation, provides students with a clear, readable verse tra. Dante new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service.
In the back of the book there are sheets to record purchasers names and addresses. New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore abebooks. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. Henry altemus company dores masterpieces series 78.
Dante s inferno and ruse now backward compatible on xbox one. Matthew pearl is the author of the dante club, a literary thriller about a group of 19thcentury harvard scholars secretly working on a translation of the divine comedy who are forced out of. I have an antique book and its really old it was published in. Yet, dante s nearly 700yearold, threepart epic poem, the divine comedyof which inferno is the initial partremains an influential piece of literature in exploring the origins of evil. Shadow of dante first edition dante bauman rare books. Snappy auctions payment shipping returns about us antique dante s inferno illustrated gustave dore nr up for auction and being offered with no reserve is an antique illustration book entitled dante s inferno. Just for you information, i just found the relic on lust, the one in the bridge with electricity, filipo.
We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Dante s circles of hell included limbo, lust, heresy, gluttony, violence, fraud and betrayal. Here are some of the mysterious freemasonry titles i have sold over the years. Dantes inferno hardcover 1890 by dante alighieri author, gustave dore illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Original multicolored book markers are still present and attached in each volume. Overall about good, but with backstrip to spine missing. Dantes inferno trophy list 55 trophies 249,817 owners 42. Find books like dante s inferno from the worlds largest community of readers. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. Antique dantes inferno illustrated gustave dore nr. Engraved frontispiece portrait of dante, engraved by r. Beautiful old versions of dantes inferno acquired and sold.
A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a. The divine comedy of dante alighieri classic books. Antiquarian collectable books that date from pre1700 to modern times are perfect for reading enjoyment, and also for displaying in a bookcase. His works are considered to be the finest example of italian literature, and he is one of the most important writers in human civilization. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. The binding is period vellum over boards with black and red morocco labels over spine in heavy gilt. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability.
Apr 17, 2020 i like to sell antique freemasonry books whenever i can, particularly those published in the nineteenth century. Vintage dantes inferno gustave dore rev cary new edition. Married to gemma donatic, dante s political activism resulted in his being exiled from florence to eventually settle in ravenna. Dantes inferno new edition by dante alighieri, 1885. Dantes version of hell actually has very little fire and burning.
Bookplate label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a books owner. Choose your favorite dantes inferno designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Antique books dont sell for much even if they are old. Goodreads members who liked dantes inferno also liked. This is a very rare altemus advertising cover from 1890.
Inferno is the first part of dante s epic poem the divine comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, selfdeception, political doubledealing and treachery. Registration allows you to keep track of all your content and comments, save bookmarks, and post in all our forums. Jan 11, 2004 matthew pearl is the author of the dante club, a literary thriller about a group of 19thcentury harvard scholars secretly working on a translation of the divine comedy who are forced out of. Goodreads members who liked dante s inferno also liked. May 27, 2008 10 reasons to read dante posted on may 27, 2008 by dave dantes divine comedy is a journey through the afterlife of hell, purgatory, and paradise, written by one of the greatest classical poets in history. The external covers have miltons paradise lost and dante s inferno, note that the other sample book has these two covers internally.
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