Moore the Rev Edward (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. lvi, 723pp + "Catalogue of Works Published for the Syndics of the Cambridge University Press", 1889, 32pp. Good, though notably worn in places, original dark blue hardcover. Head and tail of spine are chipped, corners bumped, and some surface wear near the top edge of the front cover. Exterior joints are rubbed and weakening. Ex-library. Some looser joints repaired with archival glue. Pages unmarked and still bright. Binding intact but aged. Scholarly textual analysis of the first part of Dante's Italian and Catholic masterpiece "The Divine Comedy", "The Inferno" written in 14th century Florence. There is significant scholarly attention afforded to The Divine Comedy as a whole, particularly the manuscript tradition, but the critical Italian text provided is only The Inferno itself. As is frequently noted, Dante was influenced by Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and medieval scholastic thought in this famous poem. Text in original Italian with critical apparatus in English. Numerous folding plates in the appendices. Author of "Time-References in the Divina Commedia" and numerous other works on Dante.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Nice tight copy. Presents well, very little actual wear, inspection reveals a darkened top edge and a touch of faint spotting on end-papers. Cloth at top and bottom of spine a little rumpled. Spine also has a ridge towards the top. Contents clean, bright, and unmarked throughout (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch.…