Temple Classics set : Dante Alighieri and related works [five volumes]

Alighieri, Dante (1265-1321)

1940, Reprint. London : J.M. Dent and Co. Very good copies all in the original gilt-blocked blue cloth boards, now showing minor scuffs. Cover edges, joints and endbands slightly rubbed. Contemporary and later ownership marks to front endpapers. "A translation of the Latin works..." shows some surface wear to the lower corner of both boards; "The vita nuova..." shows some scholarly pen annotations to the margins. Text block otherwise clean and remaining tight; a well-preserved example overall. Item #466688

Series; Temple classics. Physical description; 5 volumes : illustrations, frontispieces ; 16 cm. Notes; Set comprises later reprints (1940, 1948) with one first edition (1906). Contents; The vita nuova and canzoniere of Dante Alighieri (1948) -- The convivio of Dante Alighieri (1940) -- The romance of the rose. Vol. 1 [of 3] / by W. Lorris & J. Clopinel (1940) -- The chronicle of Dino Compagni (1906) -- A translation of the Latin works of Dante Alighieri (1940). Various translators including Thomas Okey, Philip H. Wicksteed, A.G. Ferrers Howell, and F.S. Ellis. Subjects; Italian literature. Poetry. Philosophy. Medieval. 14th century. 19th century. 20th century.

Price: €100.00