[BASKIN, Leonard (1922-2000), illustrator]. ALIGHIERI, Dante (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy. Translated by Thomas G. Bergin. New York: Grossman Publishers, 1969.

3 volumes, folio. Numerous full-page plates by Leonard Baskin. (Some light spotting on edges.) Original cloth-backed boards, spine gilt-lettered (some burn damage to foot of spine of Vol. II [see note below], some light rubbing & soiling); publisher's slipcase, paper labels on sides (edges worn).

FIRST EDITION with Baskin's plates. BARRY MOSER’S COPY, inscribe on front free endpaper of Vol. I: “This set was in a shelf in my study and was burned by a stupidly placed candle / Barry Moser.” Laid-in are 2 printed Christmas wishes slips presenting the set from Christ Bromwich, Fred Ramage and 13 others, and adding: “this could only have been accomplished through the thoughtful kindness of Rev. Douglas Graham, Harold McGrath, Leonard Baskin and Albert, our worm.”

[With:] 2 other illustrated editions of Dante’s Divine Comedy, by William Blake (New York: Heritage Press, 1944) and Gustave Doré (New York: Pantheon Books, 1948), original bindings, each with Moser’s bookplate.

Property from the Collection of Mr. Barry Moser

[BASKIN, Leonard (1922-2000), illustrator]. ALIGHIERI, Dante (1265-1321). The Divine Comedy. Translated by Thomas G. Bergin. New York: Grossman Publishers, 1969.