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