Antique 1890 Dante Purgatory & Paradise Book Gustave Dore HC Cassell Illustrated. Striking antique illustrated edition of Purgatory & Paradise by Dante Alighieri, translated from the original by the Rev. Henry Francis Cary, M. & extensively illustrated with the celebrated designs of French artist Gustave Doré. Published by Cassell & Company Limited of New York, London & Paris & identified on the title page as a New Edition. This handsome Victorian-era volume retains its original golden-yellow pictorial leather binding with elaborate black & gilt-style decoration depicting Dante, classical figures, foliage & landscape imagery. The rear board features an elegant blind-stamped ornamental design. Inside are Doré’s dramatic full-page illustrations accompanying Cary’s English translation, making this an especially decorative edition for collectors of Dante, Gustave Doré, Victorian books & illustrated classics. Features & Details : Title : Purgatory & Paradise Author : Dante Alighieri Translator : Rev. Illustrator : Gustave Doré Publisher : Cassell & Company, Limited Edition : New Edition Binding : Original decorated leather hardcover Cover : Pictorial black & gilt-style decoration on golden-yellow leather Illustrations : Numerous full-page Gustave Doré engravings. Pages : 337 Year : 1890 DIMENSIONS approx. : 10″ (L) x 1″ (W) x 12.5 (H) CONDITION : Fair antique pre-owned condition with moderate age-related wear. Original leather boards retain strong color & extensive decorative detail. Some rubbing, fading, discoloration & edge/corner wear are visible, with additional wear at the spine ends. Interior pages show expected toning, occasional foxing/spotting & other signs of age. The illustrated pages shown remain attractive with strong image detail. One of the pages has a small tear at the bottom & the end paper has a crease (see photos). Please review all photos closely for exact condition. Keywords: Dante Alighieri, Purgatory and Paradise, Divine Comedy, Gustave Doré, Gustave Dore illustrations, Henry Francis Cary, antique Dante book, Victorian book, Cassell & Company, illustrated classic, antique literature, Doré engravings, decorative cloth binding, 19th century book.