Antique Original Dante’s Inferno by Henry Francis Cary – Illustrated by Gustave Dore – Henry Altemus Edition – 1890s

This was found in the collection of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Illustrator Virgil Finlay.

Measures approximately 9 ½” x 12”.  163 Pages.

Item is in antique condition with tearing, chipping and scuffing to the outer covers.  There is also discoloration and other wear to the covers and binding.  Inside the book, there is additional discoloration and wear.  There is tearing to pages 41-42, near the interior binding.  It doesn’t affect the written content.  I didn’t identify pages that are loose from the binding, but that is possible.  Some pages have heavy discoloration and marks.  I noticed a few pencil or pen marks.  There is some tearing to pages near the inner binding.

It’s possible that illustrator Virgil Finlay used this book for inspiration!  If you have any questions about Finlay’s connection to this book, send me a message.

Please see photos for more information on condition and ask any questions you may have.

This would be a nice addition to any collection.