De Arte Rhetorica (1766) Domenico Decolonia – Antique Latin Rhetoric Book – Remondini Venice

Authentic 18th century antique book: “De Arte Rhetorica”, a Latin rhetorical treatise divided into five books and based on classical authors of the Golden Age. The work is attributed to P. Domenico Decolonia, with the inclusion of Institutiones Poeticae by P. Josepho Juvencio, and was widely used in academic and Jesuit education during the 18th century. Printed in Venice in 1766 by Remondini, one of the most important European printing families of the period.

Details (as per title page):
Title: De Arte Rhetorica, Libri Quinque
Author: P. Domenico Decolonia
Additional work by: P. Josepho Juvencio
Place: Venice (Venetiis)
Printer: Ex Typographia Remondiniana
Year: 1766 (MDCCLXVI)
Language: Latin

Binding and condition:
Original full limp vellum binding
Handwritten title on the spine
Visible wormholes on the binding and in some sections of the pages (old worming)
Pages show toning, foxing and age-related wear
Presence of period handwritten notes
Wear to edges and paper consistent with age and historical use
Text remains readable and the book is offered exactly as shown in the photos

A highly collectible antique volume for collectors of early printing, classical rhetoric, Latin studies and Remondini editions.