Rare collectible- Dante’s Inferno, translated by Rev. Henry Francis Cary from the original of Dante Alighieri, illustrated with the designs of Gustave Doré

Rare copy of Dante’s Inferno, translated by Rev. Henry Francis Cary from the original of Dante Alighieri, illustrated with the designs of Gustave Doré & published by Pollard & Moss, New York, in 1887.

This edition is notable for:
• Lavish 37 full-page engravings by Gustave Doré, widely celebrated for their masterful, dramatic style.
• A decorative cover design typical of late 19th-century illustrated classics.
• “New Edition” status; includes critical and explanatory notes, Dante’s biography, & a detailed chronology, adding scholarly & collectible appeal.
• Large folio format (approx. 13x10in), with heavy stock pages.