Lot 197
Nonesuch Press.- Dante Alighieri. La Divina Commedia or the Divine Vision, limited edition, original vellum stained orange, 1928
Hammer Price: £400
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Dante Alighieri. La Divina Commedia or the Divine Vision..., translated by H. F. Cary, one of 1475 copies, printed in Monotype Blado, text in Italian and English, double-page plates from drawings by Sandro Botticelli, with review slip from the press loosely inserted, original vellum stained orange, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, spine a little faded (as often) and very slight rubbing to edges, [Dreyfus 50], folio, Nonesuch Press, 1928.
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Dante Alighieri. La Divina Commedia or the Divine Vision..., translated by H. F. Cary, one of 1475 copies, printed in Monotype Blado, text in Italian and English, double-page plates from drawings by Sandro Botticelli, with review slip from the press loosely inserted, original vellum stained orange, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, spine a little faded (as often) and very slight rubbing to edges, [Dreyfus 50], folio, Nonesuch Press, 1928.