Translated by The Rev. Henry F. Cary Kuhns Oscar T.Y. Crowell & Co. 1897 First thus.

An exceptional, collectible edition of Dante Alighieri's masterworks, The Divine Comedy and The New Life (La Vita Nuova). This volume, published in 1897, is the desirable "Astor” edition edited with a scholarly Introduction and comprehensive Notes by Oscar Kuhns.

Condition and Binding

This book is presented in fine to very fine condition, making it a stunning addition to any literary collection. The volume is elegantly bound in a striking red leather (likely full or three-quarter leather) and features beautiful gilt trim accents. The front cover is handsomely embossed in gold with the title ""Dante's Divine Comedy,"" a detail echoed on the spine which clearly designates its status as the ""Imperial Edition."" This opulent binding style is characteristic of premium late-Victorian literary editions.

Literary Significance

This single volume offers a complete reading of Dante’s epic journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, alongside his foundational work of courtly love, The New Life. Oscar Kuhns, a respected Dante scholar, provides valuable apparatus that contextualizes the poetry, making this edition both a beautiful object and a highly accessible scholarly resource.

A must-have for collectors of Dante, classic literature, or fine, handsomely bound antique books.