The Vision of Purgatory and Paradise
London: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin. N.d. (c. 1860s-80s.). Binding: Full red cloth boards. Upper and spine lettered in gilt. Spine rebacked with original cloth laid down. Black pasted and free endpapers. Top edges gilt. , Notes: Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Dore (1832 – 1883) was a French printmaker, and illustrator, best known for his prolific output of engravings illustrating classic literature. Dore became renowned for printmaking, although his role was normally as the designer only; at the height of his career, some 40 block-cutters were employed to cut his drawings onto the wooden printing blocks, usually also signing the image. , Size: Folio (395 x 310 mm), Illustration: Very good example. Illustrated with engravings by renown artist Gustave Dore. , Category: Book Religious Christianity; Book Plate Books General;. Binding rubbed, occasional marks. Interior lightly toned, occasional spots, marginal dampstain to early leaves, some leaves marginally restored; else generally clean and crisp. Item #B7094
Price: $750.00