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Aphthonius the Sophist is the author of Aphthonius Progymnasmata, a Latin pocket edition of 445 pages published in 1659 in Amsterdam by Jansonius, bound in leather and in good condition.
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17th-century Latin book – Aphthonii Sophistae Progymnasmata – Amsterdam, 1659
A charming pocket-sized edition of Progymnasmata by Aphthonius the Sophist, an important classical rhetorical work widely used in early modern education.
This edition was published in Amsterdam (Amstelodami) by Joannes Janssonius in 1659, as indicated on the title page.
The book is bound in a simple yet attractive full vellum binding. The binding shows visible age-related wear, including discoloration, light soiling, and minor stains, but remains structurally sound.
The interior is complete and in good condition for its age. The pages are clean with some age toning and occasional spotting. A few small stains (including red ink marks) are present, but do not affect readability. The typography is clear and well preserved. The book includes decorative elements such as engraved title imagery and typographic ornaments.
Author: Aphthonius (with contributions by Rodolphus Agricola and others)
Place: Amsterdam (Amstelodami)
Publisher: Joannes Janssonius
Year: 1659
Language: Latin
Binding: vellum
Format: Small pocket forma
Good overall condition considering its age (17th century).
Binding worn but intact
Pages complete, 445 pages in total.
Light foxing and age toning and minor stains
17th-century Latin book – Aphthonii Sophistae Progymnasmata – Amsterdam, 1659
A charming pocket-sized edition of Progymnasmata by Aphthonius the Sophist, an important classical rhetorical work widely used in early modern education.
This edition was published in Amsterdam (Amstelodami) by Joannes Janssonius in 1659, as indicated on the title page.
The book is bound in a simple yet attractive full vellum binding. The binding shows visible age-related wear, including discoloration, light soiling, and minor stains, but remains structurally sound.
The interior is complete and in good condition for its age. The pages are clean with some age toning and occasional spotting. A few small stains (including red ink marks) are present, but do not affect readability. The typography is clear and well preserved. The book includes decorative elements such as engraved title imagery and typographic ornaments.
Author: Aphthonius (with contributions by Rodolphus Agricola and others)
Place: Amsterdam (Amstelodami)
Publisher: Joannes Janssonius
Year: 1659
Language: Latin
Binding: vellum
Format: Small pocket forma
Good overall condition considering its age (17th century).
Binding worn but intact
Pages complete, 445 pages in total.
Light foxing and age toning and minor stains
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Literature
Book title
Aphthonius Progymnasmata
Author/ Illustrator
Aphthonius the Sophist
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1659
Height
13 cm
Width
8 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Jansonius Amsterdam
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
445
