Dante’s Inferno — 9 Illustrated Diagram Pages from the 1950 Penguin Classics “Hell” Edition (Dorothy Sayers Translation)

A complete set of 9 original diagram pages from the 1950 Penguin Classics edition of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno (The Divine Comedy: 1 — Hell), translated by Dorothy L. Sayers.

These beautifully printed illustrations map the poet’s descent through the circles of Hell — including “Upper Hell,” “Nether Hell,” “The Sins of the Leopard, Lion, and Wolf,” and the symbolic structure of Mount Purgatory. Sayers’ translation remains one of the most respected modern English interpretations of Dante, and these mid-century diagrams reflect both theological precision and graphic artistry.

Perfect for framing or display, these pages bring together literature, mythology, and classical design — ideal for collectors of vintage books, spiritual art, or philosophical ephemera.

Details:

• Source: The Divine Comedy: 1 — Hell (Penguin Classics, Dorothy L. Sayers translation)
• Date: 1964
• Medium: Original printed pages (set of 9)
• Condition: Excellent vintage; light toning and clean edges
• Dimensions: 7” x 4.5”
• Provenance: From Penguin Classics 95¢ edition
• Genre: Classical literature / theology / cartographic art