1816's Antique Book, Dante's Inferno Italian Language

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This is an antique copy of Dante's Inferno (1265 - 1321). An Italian language, hard bound book, edited and published … more This is an antique copy of Dante's Inferno (1265 - 1321). An Italian language, hard bound book, edited and published in 1816 from the 14th century original.

An enduring classic - presented here in the original Italian - Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri's 14th century narrative poem La Divina Commedia. Written in vernacular Florentine dialect rather than the traditional Latin, Dante's influential work helped shape the standardised Italian language as it is known today.

Presented in original, timeworn condition - intact, but weathered exterior
Hard bound with marbled paper finish in green with leathered spine and corners
This 'Nuova' edition published in 1816 in Avignon, France - a former papal residency in the time of Dante
Written in Italian across 287 pages, with footnotes at the bottom of many pages
Handwritten message to the inside cover and annotations throughout the text

This is a charming antique copy of Dante's Inferno, in Italian with the first book of the narrative poem The Divine Comedy presented here. An enduring classic, delivered ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 9cm (3.5'')
Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 13.5cm (5.25'') less