Book. 574 pp., profusely illustrated with text illustrations from many sources, generally well-known artistic renderings of the Divine Comedy. Some illustrations are tipped-in plates. Text block and binding are tight, and pages are clean. Some rubbing to raised bands, of which there are six, on the calf spine. Still attractive spine. Boards have interesting floral abstract design on crinkly paper pasted onto boards, and this in fine condition. Minimal shelfwear other than rubbing of spine. Some soilage to foreedges, not affecting pages proper. Overall, at least a very good copy of a very attractive German version of the classic.