Gustave dore, new edition, with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology, published by p. Most people and even many collectors struggle to determine real market value from sentimental value. Dantes circles of hell included limbo, lust, heresy, gluttony, violence, fraud and betrayal. This bibliography is intended to include all the dante translations published in this country in 1999 and all dante studies and. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. It is widely considered the preeminent work of italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature.
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Gustave dore new edition with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology p. Historical memorabilia value guide americana and political. The genre adds the attraction of historical facts to the magic of fiction. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by. The film dantes inferno is performed entirely on a toy theater stage, using small paper puppets, props, and sets to create an entire worldor underworld, in this case. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
The condition is very nice having been professionally cleaned and the usual vellum soiling removed. Nov 26, 2011 i have a 1814 edition of dantes poems it was published by belford and clarkee. Also, like dantes original, this inferno can lapse into tiresome repetition and score settling. It looks like a genuine gustav dore illustrated copy, which would up the value to at least 400. Found these old books today, cant find much info on them.
Antique book dantes inferno satan masterpieces from dore hardcover 1887. Modern english version, paperback by dante alighieri. Inferno is the first part of dantes epic poem the divine comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, self. An epic and searing poem, that takes the reader on an intense journey through the darkest pits of hell. Auguste rodin 18401917 is commissioned to execute a sculptural portal for a planned museum of decorative arts never realized. I have a dante s inferno, illustrated by gustave dore. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The best way to find out what americana items are worth is to look at what collectors are actually paying for it. Dantes inferno is from 1885, the other is missing its date unless ive been looking in the wrong place. As important and classic as the day it was written over 600 years ago. The drawings were commissioned by the book publisher in the late 1800s, who created what is probably the definitive edition of the dantes divine comedy.
I have an antique book and its really old it was published. Sandro botticelli paintings for sale sandro botticelli art. The dante club is a fascinating mystery that pulls you through the book. I have a 1814 edition of dantes poems it was published by. Original multicolored book markers are still present and attached in each volume.
Save antique book dantes inferno to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Translated by rev henry francis cary from the original of dante alighieri. This is a huge original antique illustrated book entitled. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. The inferno tells the journey of dante through hell, guided by the ancient roman poet virgil. It is the hunger games which was widely accepted through the intended audience, so much so it had movies made after it, but unfortunately those movies seem to have made it in a spotlight to be questioned by some parents. Make offer 1890 dantes inferno illustrated by gustave dore cover coming off pages still con. Dante s trilogy has been on my toread list for a very long time. Dante didnt scruple to put most of the people he hated into hell, and neither do birk and sanders.
Gustave dore is collectable so you may have something. The cover is dark blue with gold leaf embossing and the edge of the pages also seem to have gold leaf accent. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, the times does. While enjoying the classic whodoneit mystery you also pick up new insights to dante s divine comedy and early day cambridge. View over 145 sandro botticelli artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices.
For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. I have a 1814 edition of dantes poems it was published by belford and clarke. Comparison of the death of hell and dantes hell 1092 words. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Sandro botticelli paintings for sale sandro botticelli. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. I have an antique book and its really old it was published in. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50 %, and make it harder to find a buyer. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Lists of people, places, events and artifacts that tell a story about the past and challenge our understanding of history. If you still think your historical collectible is valuable and you want to sell, look to the.
The cover is dark blue with gold leaf answered by a verified antique expert. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. Chronology the mets heilbrunn timeline of art history. But like other classics, i had to choose a translation and decided to start with a simple version of the first book inferno. Dantes inferno translated from the original of dante alighieri by henry francis cary and illustrated by gustave dore. Hunger games meaghan merritt posted on february 18. The boards are plain vellum, and all page ends are red. Comparison of the death of hell and dantes hell 1092. Giclee prints gustave dore,dantes inferno, giclee prints he answer thus return.
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What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. The drawings were commissioned by the book publisher in the late 1800s, who. Subscribe to access price results for 150,000 different artists. Title page reads dantes inferno translated by the rev henry francis cary, m. Classics are a great thing to read especially if one is new to reading. Inferno is the first part of dantes divine comedy, an allegory for mans path towards god. The seller thinks the book was from the late 1800 s. The next guy brought in an old duck and cart toy, or a duck pull toy. Dantes trilogy has been on my toread list for a very long time.
Dantes paradise translated by henry francis cary illustrated by gustave dore. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Jun 21, 2010 the next guy brought in a book, dante s inferno, a very old book. For a large folio edition of dantes inferno he designed seventysix fullpage illustrations of the most varied character, both in spirit and style. A contemporary version of dantes hellish adventure presented a problem when we decided we wanted to translate sandow birks artworks into a film. A little of birk and sanders who in the hell are you. It is widely considered the preeminent work of italian literature, and is seen as one of the. 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. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Site contains full listings, photos, auctioneer links and. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore abebooks. Hi, what would be the value of a 1897 version of dantes divine comedy. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value. Giclee prints gustave dore,dantes inferno, giclee prints he answer thus return the arch heretics are here accompanied by every sect their dante alighieri eng world literature. I have an old moby book with an inscription dated 1943. Be the first to know about our latest books, upcoming events and special offers. Get the best deals on dantes inferno books when you shop the. I have between 50100 books ed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Dante s inferno is one of the best and enduring works of western civilization. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. The next guy brought in a book, dantes inferno, a very old book. Heritage auctions archives show actual prices paid at auction for thousands of fine historical collectibles and americana memorabilia. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The illustrations are very creative, superimposing dante s description of hell with depictions of modern day scenes. Gustave dores 18321883 illustrations and dantes divine comedy have. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
A faithful yet totally original contemporary spin on a classic, dante s inferno as interpreted by acclaimed artist sandow birk and writer marcus sanders is a journey through a hell that bears an eerie semblance to our own world. Noncanonical books new testament the written word bethany bible church, adult sunday school class, september, 2009. Dantes inferno, vintage book, 1800s, poetry, illustrated, gustave dore, new edition, antique. This section contains a comprehensive collection of gustave dores illustrations of dantes inferno. Some books are made for different audiences, which is why we dont find dantes inferno in the elementary school library. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the what is the value of. The binding is period vellum over boards with black and red morocco labels over spine in heavy gilt. The divine comedy is an epic poem written by dante alighieri between 8 and his death in 21. A faithful yet totally original contemporary spin on a classic, dantes inferno as interpreted by acclaimed artist sandow birk and writer marcus sanders is a journey through a hell that bears. Dantes inferno in modern english, paperback by dante alighieri.