Graziani Graziano - Scielta de' Concetti - 1619

Graziani Graziano. Choice of Concepts by Gratiano Gratiani, a Granarense. Venice, Pietro Farri, 1619. A rare edition of the famous repertoire of phrases, arguments, and literary ideas by the celebrated Granarense scholar. A collection of concepts, striking phrases, and rhetorical arguments drawn from ancient and modern authors offering elegant models to facilitate the writing of orations, family letters, or formal speeches. Period binding in parchment. Engraved vignette on the title page with an allegorical depiction of Charity. Dimensions 16x11, 10nn leaves, 207 pages (foliation by full sheets). Foxing on the last pages. Good condition.