{"title":"Sold \u0026 Previously Available Titles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an archive of titles that were previously offered through La Fenice Antiquaria. All items in this collection have been sold and are no longer available for purchase. Records are maintained here for reference and bibliographic interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagricoltura-columella","title":"L'Agricoltura","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolgarizzato Da Benedetto Del Bene, Membro Dell'Istituto The Roman art of vine care. Agriculture, Translated into the Vernacular by Benedetto Del Bene, Member of the Institute Contemporary Paper Boards Verona Presso Giovanni Gambaretti Vol. I of 2 (II missing). Pp XV, 497, [2] errata corrige, 2 folded tables. In contemporary paper boards (with discoloration and losses to the upper cover), red-sprinkled edges; spine detached at the rear hinge but still holding at the front; internally in very fine condition. First volume of the Italian translation by Benedetto Del Bene of Columella’s De re rustica, the most comprehensive surviving Roman agricultural treatise, originally composed in the 1st century CE\/AD.  This (translated) volume of Columella can be considered a foundational Roman manual on winemaking, reinterpreted through Enlightenment eyes, a rare blend of viticultural history, classical scholarship, and pastoral philosophy.  This volume includes the first six books of Columella’s work: Book I is about the farmer and his estate, and Book II focuses on soil, climate, and general crop cultivation. Books III, IV, and V are entirely dedicated to the vine, with part of Book V devoted to the olive tree. Book VI addresses animal husbandry, including preventive medicine for cattle, diseases and their remedies, horse breeds, and the treatment of illnesses in horses and donkeys. Del Bene’s translation renders the Latin into accessible and elegant Italian, reflecting Enlightenment-era agrarian interest in classical sources. The work is significant not only for its philological precision, but also for the translator’s extensive annotations and commentary, which connect ancient agricultural practices to the reformist spirit of late 18th-century Italy. Above all, the three books dedicated to viticulture provide invaluable insight into: ancient Roman techniques for vine planting, pruning, and trellising; observations on soil types, climate, and vineyard orientation; a detailed picture of how wine production was interwoven with Roman economy and daily life. The two folded plates depict vine cultivation and horse management. It’s like having a 2,000-year-old Roman winemaker giving you vineyard tips, livestock advice, and a dash of philosophy, proof that good farming (and good wine) never go out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136256747,"sku":"0001202523400","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/002_005_bright.jpg?v=1758841818"},{"product_id":"lagricoltore-sperimentato-trinci","title":"L'Agricoltore Sperimentato","description":"Cosimo Trinci’s L’agricoltore sperimentato stands out not just for its comprehensive, month-by-month guide to 18th-century Tuscan agriculture, but for one particular vine: in its earliest editions, Trinci singles out “San Zoveto” as a grape of outstanding quality, an early nod to what we now know as Sangiovese. \u003cbr\u003eChapter XXXI (pp. 112–113) describes the Uva Rossa S. Zoveto: considered of “bellissima qualità” (excellent quality), ripens around mid-August, reaching full maturity in late summer, produces abundant, heavy clusters with a dark color close to black, yielding vigorous vines. Wine from this grape is strong and aromatic, though prone to turning acidic if not carefully managed during fermentation. There are notes on local practices (e.g., multiple “tuffature” or submersions of the grape skins during fermentation in the Florentine area, Montemurlo). The resulting wine is highly valued for blending, adding body, color, and flavor to lesser wines.","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136518891,"sku":"0001202526300","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/005_005_bright.jpg?v=1758323771"},{"product_id":"trattato-della-coltivazione-delle-viti-soderini","title":"Trattato Della Coltivazione Delle Viti","description":"\u003cp\u003eE La Coltivazione Toscana Delle Viti E D'Alcuni Arbori ... E Del Frutto Che Se Ne Può Cavare. Del S. Gioanvettorio Soderini Gentil'Huomo Fiorentino. E La Coltivazione Toscana Delle Viti, E D'Alcuni Arbori Del S. Bernardo Davanzati Bostichi Gentil'Huomo Fiorentino. The First Whisper of Sangiovese: Soderini’s Ode to Tuscan Vines. Treatise on the Cultivation of Vines and the Tuscan Cultivation of Vines and Certain Trees, and on the Fruit That May Be Obtained from Them, by Signor Giovanni Vittorio Soderini, Florentine Gentleman, and The Tuscan Cultivation of Vines and Certain Trees by Signor Bernardo Davanzati Bostichi, Florentine Gentleman. Contemporary Stiff Vellum Firenze Giunti Pp. [1] f.e., [8], 128, [8]; [4], 45, [3], [1] r.e. Later vellum binding (XIX century?), leather label at the spine with title in gold (very small losses), red sprinkled edges. Traces of old handwritten notes on the title page, illegible; very few contemporary handwritten notes in the margins. Silk green boookmark. Interesting attempt to replace two missing leaves in the dedication [5, 8], substituted with anastatic copies on slightly bluish antique paper, but taken from another edition, so the text between [5] and [6] is not perfectly sequential (with some repeated lines) and the layout is slightly different. Nevertheless, thanks to this probably nineteenth-century contrivance, the text is complete. Old repair to lower corner of p. 13 of the second pagination. Considering the makeshift repair to the dedication a minor flaw (or even a touch of addedd personality), this rare second edition is attractive and in good conditions. This edition of Trattato della coltivazione delle Viti by Giovanvettorio Soderini offers one of the earliest written mentions of Sangiogheto, now known as Sangiovese, the grape that would later underpin much of Tuscany’s wine identity.  Soderini, a Florentine nobleman with a gentleman farmer’s curiosity, praises the grape for being “juicy and overflowing with wine” and declares it “never fails,” a statement that borders on either satire or wishful thinking, considering “the grape’s notoriously fickle nature”, quoting Kerin O’Keefe’s mention of Soderini in her Brunello Di Montalcino.  “In Lombardy the grape Grappella is much praised, being similar, or almost the same, as that called Gallazzone: valued for making wine are the Voltoiane, the Schiavene nere, the Sangiovese - vines praised for making a great deal of wine - the Cornicchioni, the Trebbiani…” The author isn’t praising Sangiovese for finesse or nobility, but for its productivity and usefulness in making large quantities of wine. This reflects early 17th-century viticultural values, where yield and consistency were prized, since wine was both daily sustenance and trade commodity. The reference shows that by 1610, Sangiovese was already an established and recognized Tuscan grape variety, worthy of inclusion in a systematic viticultural manual. What makes this quote fascinating is the contrast with today: Sangiovese is now celebrated not for quantity but for quality, forming the backbone of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The volume includes both Soderini and Davanzati Bostichi, making it a compendium of Florentine agronomic thought. In one of the many chapters Soderini asks which is better: planting in vineyards, or as rows, stumps, little trees, or pergola. The pergola is presented as one of several possible training methods (others include low vines in rows, arboscelli, etc.). The discussion emphasizes that pergolas allow the vine to climb higher, which fits the plant’s natural tendency. This leads to a cheerful and vigorous vine, producing more clusters. However, the author warns: a vineyard trained too high may make the grapes less concentrated, while smaller vineyards often produce better quality wine.This passage reflects a long-running debate in viticulture between yield vs. quality. Bostichi touched on the subject too explaining how vines trained on pergolas can be pruned and spaced in a way that allows them to spread, giving them room to grow strong and bear fruit. Here pergolas are described as favorable for vines in orchards and gardens, where they can climb and spread, often over trellises or supports. In the Renaissance, the pergola was as much an architectural and social feature as an agricultural one -  used to shade walkways, courtyards, and gardens. Soderini acknowledges its aesthetic function but emphasizes that the fruit quality is not diminished by this “ornamental” training system. This places pergola viticulture at the intersection of utility and beauty, which is very Florentine. The historical trajectory from “a vine praised for making much wine” to one of Italy’s most prestigious varietals makes this passage a keystone in wine history. This second edition, rarer than the first, includes detailed guidance on vine training and arboriculture, all shaped by the Tuscan landscape. More than 400 years ago, Soderini understood that Sangiovese (or, in a much cuter antique way, Sangiogheto) was a drama queen which could swing from rustic to regal, and in the right hands it delivered some of the juiciest wines of the region. This rare second edition overflows with Tuscan vine lore, a spirited milestone in Italy’s wine story still referenced today by experts. 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Strouse, the type is Centaur, and the decorations are by Mallette Dean. First edition Long before Napa became shorthand for prestige vintages, Robert Louis Stevenson walked its hills as a convalescent and found poetry in its barrels.  Napa Wine, a little editorial jewel, resurrects a once-omitted chapter from The Silverado Squatters (1883), where Stevenson writes with unfiltered enthusiasm for the valley’s “inimitable fragrance and soft fire.”  Issued under the guidance of James Beard and graced with an introduction by M.F.K. Fisher, this elegant little volume reaffirms Stevenson not just as a novelist but as one of Napa’s first literary champions. His prose captures the valley at a tender moment, before the marketing, before the Michelin stars, just sunlight, soil, and the unmistakable promise of wine. The proof that Napa was literary long before it was luxury and the marketers showed up. This slim book is a literary curiosity, an editorial gem, and a sly reminder that Napa’s first vintage was ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136715499,"sku":"0001202514000","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/011_003_bright.jpg?v=1758323772"},{"product_id":"rhetoricorum-ad-herennium-cicero","title":"Rhetoricorum Ad Herennium","description":"\u003cp\u003eLibri IIII Et M.T. Ciceronis De Inventione Libri Duo Rhetoric Bound in Echoes: A Venetian Cicero in Recycled Parchment. The Four Books of Rhetoric to Herennius and the Two Books of M. T. Cicero on Invention Contemporary\u003cbr\u003e\nParchment Venezia Apud Gryphios Pp. 145. Old limp vellum binding (recycled from an antiphonary leaf, now faded and illegible but with traces of red and black ink); remains of a paper label on the spine; small losses to the right-hand margin of the front cover. Endpapers also recycled, using printed leaves from another volume (Latin verse). Attractive engraved title page with printer’s device (griffin) and allegorical figures. Early manuscript ownership notes in ink at the lower margin (“ex dono,” etc.). Traces of a missing final leaf (?). Text within typographic borders. Internally a very fresh and well-preserved copy; fascinating binding though not handsome. Overall good. This 1576 Venetian edition of Rhetoricorum ad Herennium and Cicero’s De Inventione is a double lesson in classical eloquence and Renaissance pragmatism.  Printed by the Gryphius press, known for sharp type and scholarly utility.  These two works, long paired in manuscript and print, formed the foundation of rhetorical education throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Together they provide both theory and technique, equipping students and statesmen alike with the tools of persuasive argument and polished expression. We like things with a history to tell (obviously), and if this little volume could talk, it would have plenty of stories, with its worn cover even hinting at today’s ecological concerns. A scholarly textbook, patiently waiting for a modern erudite with a soft spot for old things and a sensitivity to recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136748267,"sku":"000120255900","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/012_003_bright.jpg?v=1758323770"},{"product_id":"nouvelle-instruction-pour-les-confitures-les-liquers-et-les-fruits-massialot","title":"Nouvelle Instruction Pour Les Confitures, Les Liqueurs, Et Les Fruits","description":"François Massialot’s Nouvelle instruction may be remembered for its recipes, but its true pièce de résistance lies in the four elegant folding plates, including the earliest known depiction of a dining table in perspective within a cookbook. \u003cbr\u003eThis was more than gastronomy; it was theatre. As chef to the French court, Massialot transformed presentation into visual rhetoric, arranging fruit, liqueurs, and fine tableware with architectural precision.","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136781035,"sku":"0001202530000","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/013_008_bright.jpg?v=1759205543"},{"product_id":"larte-di-ben-cucinare-stefani","title":"L'Arte Di Ben Cucinare","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Venetian edition of 1677 reflects the grandeur of the Gonzaga court, although Stefani was the first cook to include a section on “ordinary fare”, extending the scope of aristocratic cuisine beyond the ceremonial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136813803,"sku":"00012025000","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/014_004.png?v=1758841155"},{"product_id":"il-gran-marescalco-francesefalse","title":"Il Gran Marescalco Francese","description":"\u003cp\u003eChe Tratta Della Cognizione Dei Cavalli, Delle Lor Malattie, E Dei Rimedj Per Guarirle, Come Pure Delle Loro Purghe, E Di Più Altre Cose Utilissime, E Necessarie Alla Cura, Ed Al Governo Dei Medesimi. Opera Di Tre Peritissimi Autori, Nuovamente Tradotta Dal Francese, Purgata Dagli Errori Dell’Altre Edizioni, E Adorna Di Più Figure. A day in the life of a XVIII century stable master. The Great French Marshal: Treating of the Knowledge of Horses, Their Diseases, and the Remedies for Curing Them, as well as Their Purges and Many Other Most Useful and Necessary Matters for Their Care and Management. A Work by Three Most Expert Authors, Newly Translated from the French, Purged of the Errors of Other Editions, and Adorned with Several Illustrations. Contemporary\u003cbr\u003e\nQuarter Leather Venezia Presso Antonio Zatta Qu: Giacomo Pp. [1] f.e., 311, [1] r.e.  Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine with five raised bands gilt-ruled, red leather label with gilt title; red edges. Engraved plate opposite the title page (within the pagination) depicting an elegant horse. Ten woodcut illustrations in the text, primarily focused on equine anatomy. Some slight and negligible signs of age. Fine copy. Italian translation of a rare French veterinary manual on horse anatomy, care, and remedies, used by stablemasters in Napoleonic-era Europe when horse care was central to military and agricultural power. It serves as a fascinating artifact for those studying the intersection of agriculture, animal health, and technology at a pivotal moment in European history.    The book offers practical guidance highly valued by breeders and veterinarians alike. Publications of this kind were widely used by stablemasters (marescalchi), farriers, and rural veterinarians at the turn of the 19th century. The text blends early veterinary science (anatomical observations, disease classification) with traditional remedies (herbal recipes, magical-seeming cures). This hybrid character is a hallmark of veterinary manuals before the full professionalization of veterinary medicine (the first veterinary schools were founded only in the mid-to-late 18th century). The content covers the cognition and anatomy of horses, including physical structure, behavior, and function; common equine illnesses and their treatments, from colic to limb disorders; methods of horse care such as feeding, grooming, and preventive measures; and therapeutic prescriptions, including medications, poultices, and veterinary remedies. The recipes are especially noteworthy for their use of herbs and natural elements. The anatomical woodcuts enhance its value to historians and collectors of veterinary literature, offering a vivid glimpse into pre-modern veterinary practice. Zatta was one of the most renowned Venetian publishers of the late 18th century, known for high-quality illustrated editions. Reading the medical recipes is both entertaining and revealing, uncovering ancient natural knowledge that continues to fascinate us. The anatomical illustrations enhance the charm of this little gem, an enduring delight for horse lovers of any century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136879339,"sku":"0001202519000","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/016_008_bright.jpg?v=1764548832"},{"product_id":"de-potu-vini-calidi-dissertatio-davini","title":"De Potu Vini Calidi Dissertatio","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond Edition. De potu vini calidi is a scholarly medical dissertation exploring the benefits and dangers of consuming warm wine. Drawing on classical authorities like Galen and Hippocrates, Davini blends ancient views with Enlightenment-era empirical observation to examine how warm wine affects the body’s humoral balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenice Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922136912107,"sku":"0001202529300","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2000\/5611\/files\/017_005_bright.jpg?v=1758323787"},{"product_id":"ludicrum-chiromanticum-praetorii-praetorius","title":"Ludicrum Chiromanticum Praetorii","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeu Thesaurus Chiromantiae Locupletissimus: multis Jocis \u0026amp; amoenitatibus, pluribus tamen seriis instructissimus: Ex omnibus, qui prostant, \u0026amp; de chiromantia seu pro, seu contra; vel multum, vel parum literarum monumentis consignarunt, Scriptoribus refertissimus: plurimis perspicuis Iconibus, evidentibus experimentis, \u0026amp; singulari Mnemonica Methodo elaboratissimus: in quo utilitas cum jucunditate pari passu ambulant; uti praefatum ulterius declarabit Unlock the secrets of palm-reading and physiognomy… maybe. The Chiromantic Entertainment Of Praetorius, Or The Treasury Of Palmistry, Most Complete: With Many Jokes And Amusements, Yet Filled With Many Serious Instructions: Drawn From All Those Who Have Written For Or Against Chiromancy, Whether Much Or Little, Or Have Recorded It In Literary Monuments; Most Richly Supplied With Numerous Clear Illustrations, Evident Experiments, And A Unique Mnemonic Method; In Which Usefulness And Pleasure Go Hand In Hand, As Will Be Further Explained In The Preface. Contemporary Vellum Leipzig (Lipsiae) Johan Bartholom Oehleri Pp. [1] f.e., [12] incl. illustrated frontispiece (wrong pagination); 36, 856 + [1] folded plate; [2], 14, 857-1026 (pp. 100-126 all wrongly numbered 1000-10026); 301-340, [60], [1] r.e. Contemporary full stiff parchment binding withmanuscript title on spine (some minor staining); blue edges (faded). Small restored loss to the title page, not affecting the text. Leaves faintly yellowed, with some slightly browned. Some margins somewhat short, with a couple of illustrations showing folded edges. Richly decorated engraved frontispiece, followed by typographic title page with a small woodcut ornament. Woodcut ornaments, tailpieces throughout the volume. Numerous in-text woodcut illustrations and 1 folded plate between p. 8-9 (first numeration). The copy shows some age-related signs but overall charming. Reference: Caillet 8950; Fitzherbert 487; Sabattini 443. First edition A fascinating practical guide to chiromancy (palm reading) and other forms of divination, such as metoposcopy (reading of forehead lines) and physiognomy (analysis of facial features). Praetorius lived during the Baroque period, when science, superstition, and philosophy frequently overlapped. He belonged to a class of learned men deeply interested in the mystical, magical, and folkloric, and he played a significant role in collecting and documenting popular beliefs and occult traditions in early modern Germany. For this reason, he is considered a precursor to folklorists and ethnographers. His writings offer modern scholars valuable insight into the mentalities and imaginations of 17th-century Europeans.  The work Ludicrum Chiromanticum is divided into several parts and reflects the author’s scientific training, with repeated astrological references. As with Copernicus, Praetorius chooses to invoke the figure of the legendary Hermes Trismegistus.  The first part of the work introduces the fundamental terms of “chirosophy.” The second, shorter part consists of a type of manual for recognizing destinies or events through the study of the hand (long life, short life, illnesses, violent death, etc.). The third part introduces “chirology,” asserting without hesitation that Chiromantia est scientia, and elaborates on everything only hinted at in the first part: the lines of the hand, mounts, fingers, nails, with a focus on the correct proportions of the hand.  Subsequently, the author presents works by various philosophers and physicians, including Robert Fludd’s Chiromantia and the Chiromantia of Balthasar Summer and Samuel Kelner. Of particular interest is the section “Bibliotheca Chiromantica,” which lists the principal publications on the subject, such as the works of Achillini, Cardano, Cocles, Corvus, Gaurico, Göckel, Piccioli, and Tricasso. The Ludicrum concludes with a treatise on metoposcopy.  Noteworthy is the richly illustrated frontispiece, showing in the lower left the figures of Hermes Trismegistus, Johannes Indagine, and Rudolph Göckel. Despite being presented as the most comprehensive treatise on chiromancy, the work was never reprinted. From: QUERINIANA CHIROMANTICA. Exhibition of ancient books from the catalogue of the Biblioteca Queriniana. Curated by Enrico Dilda, with the collaboration of Elena Avanzi, Giulia Brunelli, and Angela Valentino. Biblioteca Queriniana, Atrio Antico, 13 July – 28 August 2021.  Praetorius, Johann. Ludicrum Chiromanticum, impensis Johannis Bartholom. Oehleri bibl. Lips., Leipzig, 1661. [10a.S.IV.47] The palm-reading amusement of Praetorius” - a pretty charming figure in the history of ideas - mixes popular science and (ehm) reliable sources with a touch of suspicion. It’s packed with curious illustrations that could turn you into a respectable psychic, if you believe it; if you don’t, it guides you instead through the Baroque love of all things curious and quirky. 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With 10 highly realistic photographic plates depicting berries. An excellent, very fresh copy. First edition First edition, 1936. Frontispiece plus nine black-and-white photo plates, all as called for. Covers history, propagation, culture, general management, pests and diseases, and varieties. Includes detailed discussions of seasonal and perpetual types, along with agricultural practices for disease and pest control. The striking black-and-white photography elevates the work into an artistic endeavor. The portrait of the so called Lloyd George, dedicated to the prime minister, has the air of a memento mori, while the image of the lowberry appears gleaming and monumental. A book for anyone seeking not only practical horticultural guidance but also a meditative and artistic journey into the world of antioxidants and anthocyanins. Because when a fruit manual doubles as a photographic meditation on perishability and light, we pay attention. 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Worming at the upper right corner beginning around p. 190, worsened by browning, reaching into the text with occasional minor losses (also affecting some plates bound in this second part of the volume). Plates inserted at p. 303 particularly damaged. The 3 separate engravings in the lot are in perfect conditions. The book includes 29 plates (some folded), plus the illustrated frontispiece. Some otehr copies are recorded with 27 or 28 plates, making this volume particularly rich. Although this volume has seen better days, it remains complete. The lot, enriched by the three additional prints, makes for an intriguing and charming curiosity. First volume of the third edition of Misson’s immensely popular “touristic guide,” beaucoup augmentée, \u0026amp; enrichie de nouvelles Figures (“greatly enlarged and enriched with new illustrations”).  The volume is sold as a lot with three separate engravings which are mirrored copies of the plates found in the book - identical in design but reversed, and showing slight typographical differences in the legends. These curious plates were drawn and engraved by copying the book’s images directly, resulting in reversed impressions. Piazza San Marco, see book p.197 Palazzo Ducale, and a gondola); Rialto, see book p. 228; a gondola, see book p. 243  The three engravings, identified through personal research (and not part of the original publication), stand as tangible evidence of a common (but not easy to document) practice of the time, making this ensemble particularly intriguing and historically significant.  The book, in letter form, carries a Dutch privilege granted to publisher Henry van Bulderen by the States of Holland and West-Friesland, funnily protecting his exclusive rights for 15 years and penalizing counterfeit editions (see the 3 engravings sold in the lot!). The letters first describe travels through Holland, The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, and Amsterdam, blending historical remarks, civic description, and personal observation. Entering Germany, the author records Bavarian landscapes near Munich and the Alps, with details of chalets, cheese-making, and mountain hospitality. Crossing the Tyrol into Italy, he depicts dramatic geography and the dangers of brigands, requiring armed escorts. Arrival in Verona brings sharp observations of city life and landscape. The engravings are a highlight, balancing antiquarian detail with ethnographic curiosity. They include a full-page plate of a German woman in mourning dress, accompanied by commentary on police regulations governing attire by religion and social rank, and a large folding plate of Roman antiquities, vases, lamps, ritual implements, arms, and ornaments, numbered with a French legend, one of the book’s most striking antiquarian features. Later letters describe Italy in greater depth, including Venice and the Rialto Bridge, with architectural commentary and measurements that combine firsthand observation with antiquarian interest. As part of the Grand Tour genre, the work appealed to European elites and is notable for its cosmopolitan blend of Dutch, English, and Italian perspectives. Earlier editions were slimmer, but this third edition is significantly expanded with more text and illustrations. Written in French, printed in The Hague, and dedicated to an Anglo-Irish noble, it reflects the international circulation of travel literature at the close of the 17th century. The epistolary format made it more engaging and intimate than conventional travelogues.  The three engravings sold in this lot are more difficult to date with certainty: they could be contemporary with the book, or produced later to avoid penalties for counterfeiting. It is also possible that both the book’s plates and these loose engravings derive from a third source, perhaps another travel book. In fact, it was not uncommon for engravers and publishers to reproduce well-known views without the effort of reinventing the subject. To a trained eye, the hand here appears simpler and less refined than the book's one: certain small details are missing, and the shading is flatter. These features suggest a derivative intent, a more economical copy intended to emulate the original - whichever it was. If the book itself is yet another Grand Tour account, La Fenice managed to add a sprinkle of mystery for the most tenacious print-history lovers: three almost identical, yet mirrored plates. Are we holding in our hands an act of piracy? 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Spine reinforced internally with reused old manuscript parchment. Title page with woodcut printer’s mark (Pegasus in an elaborate frame); 23 woodcuts in the text of various sizes, some full-page. A few small spots in some margins. In the text, various charming old handwritten notes and underlinings. Ownership inscription a the front and end papers \"Giuseppe Lunati di Milano\". Complete as per the register in the colophon, but H4 is erroneously signed G4; page 59 (H3) is erroneously numbered 56. 6 x 4 x 1 Italian Renaissance guide to memory with vivid woodcuts and the first image of a street bookshop. First edition of Lodovico Dolce’s \"Dialogo della memoria\", a treatise on techniques for employing vivid mental images and repetition to fix complex texts in memory. The text is an important Italian adaptation of Johannes Romberch’s \"Congestorium artificiosae memoriae\", first published in Venice by Giorgio de’ Rusconi in 1520. Dolce, A Venetian polygraph, translator, and theorist, reshapes Romberch’s Dominican mnemonic treatise into a graceful vernacular dialogue, elegantly suited to Italian rhetorical culture. For this edition's illustrations, the Sessa press reused the wooden blocks first cut for Rusconi’s 1520 \"Congestorium\", acquired by their family when they reprinted the work in 1533. The series also incorporates the famous visual alphabet of tools, animals, and objects, first printed by Erhard Ratdolt in Publicius’s 1482 edition, one of the earliest mnemonic alphabets in Europe. Among the images is the celebrated city view showing a shopfront marked “Bibliopola” (street bookshop) which Sander (for the 1520 edition) proposes may be the first printed depiction of a street-facing bookshop window. References: Sander 6555; Adams D-732; Mortimer Italian 157; Wellcome 1828. 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Several illustrations in the text, all crisp and well-preserved. A solid fine copy. 9 1\/4 x 5 3\/4 x 1\/2 English An illustrated Victorian bestseller on vine growing. Published in 1862, William Thomson’s A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Grape Vine stands as one of the most popular works in nineteenth-century viticulture, becoming immediately so sought after to require a second edition the same year. In this small treatise Thomson details every stage of cultivation, from soil preparation and pruning to the architectural design of glass vineries adapted to a cooler weather such as the Scottish northern climate. Particularly striking is his advocacy for the cultivation of vines in pots and vases, an innovation that allowed even limited spaces to enjoy fruiting. This practical ingenuity, combined with elegant clarity of instruction, made the book a horticultural landmark and a testament to Victorian scientific ambition. In this thorough mid-Victorian guide to grapevine cultivation, blending technical precision with hands-on advice (especially for cooler Northern climates), Thomson offers careful instructions on pruning, ventilation, watering, and the subtle art of managing root temperature and moisture, essential for healthy vines. Detailed diagrams illustrate vinery layouts, heating systems, and training structures, reflecting the era’s push toward controlled, scientific cultivation. Special attention is given to growing vines in pots and vases, both decorative and surprisingly fruitful, with thoughtful notes on their care and yield. Varietal guidance is extensive, covering grapes suited to early and late forcing: Black Hamburgh, Royal Muscadine, Trebbiano, and Lady Downe’s Seedling among them. The final chapters detail best practices for harvesting, packing, and preserving fruit for winter tables or market transport. 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Original publisher’s cloth showing some minor discoloration and wear at spine and corners, yet sound. Gilt title and decoration at the spine; text clean and crisp, plates included. A fine copy. 7 1\/2 x 5 x 1 1\/4 English An illustrated cornerstone of mid-19th century American viticultural literature. A cornerstone of mid-19th century American viticultural literature, Open Air Grape Culture by John Phin stands as one of the most comprehensive and methodical guides to the cultivation of the grape in the Northern and Middle States. Written at a moment when American horticulture sought to rival the established viticultural traditions of Europe, Phin’s work combines scientific precision with the practical knowledge of a cultivator deeply engaged in the soil. The author, celebrated for his award-winning Essay on Open Air Grape Culture (recipient of the First Premium of the American Institute), expands here upon his earlier work to present a full system of vineyard management adapted to the climate and conditions of North America. An essential work for the historian of American viticulture, Open Air Grape Culture bridges the period between early horticultural experimentation and the later emergence of professional enology. It remains a fascinating testament to the optimism and agrarian ingenuity of the Civil War era, when the dream of an American vineyard culture was still fresh and full of promise. Phin’s treatise covers the entire life of the vine, from the natural and civil history of Vitis to the selection of soils, planting, pruning, training, and the complex care of vines through their successive years of growth. The later sections offer an invaluable descriptive catalogue of native American grape varieties, such as Concord, Delaware, Diana, Catawba, and Isabella, accompanied by a comparative table of size, color, and flavor, providing one of the earliest systematic classifications of American grapes. To these are added directions for the domestic manufacture of wine, including recipes for currant, elderberry, and other fruit wines, all verified by direct practice. Particularly noteworthy is the appendix devoted to The Thomery System of Grape Culture, translated and adapted from the French methods developed at Fontainebleau. This celebrated system, which produced the renowned Chasselas grapes of Thomery, is here given in full with engravings illustrating the trellised vines, horizontal and vertical cordons, and the intricate processes of pruning and preservation. Phin’s inclusion of this European technique, carefully adjusted to American conditions, reflects his vision of uniting the scientific horticulture of the Old World with the experimental vigor of the New. John Phin (1830-1913). Scottish-American author, educator, inventor a Shakespeare scholar; he is noted for his accessible works on science, microscopy, and applied arts, including The Seven Follies of Science and How to Use the Microscope. Phin bottles science and soil, Old World method and New World hope: native grapes, vine-to-wine know-how, clear systems, and even illustrations. 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The illustrations are of remarkable clarity, revealing the root systems, trellis structures, and training methods with botanical accuracy rare for the period. Mead’s work holds particular historical importance as it bridges European viticultural methods and the unique demands of American soils and climates. The author’s lucid explanations and empirical approach made this text indispensable to 19th-century growers, while its detailed engravings remain a visual delight for the modern reader. A classic of agricultural literature and an invaluable artifact of early American wine history. This volume guides the reader from the ground up, beginning with vineyard establishment through careful consideration of soil preparation, manures, climate, exposure, and shelter. It offers clear instruction on planting and training techniques, presenting the Guyot, Thomery, Bow, and Jura systems with precise, well rendered illustrations. The author provides an extensive study of grape varieties, examining their growth habits, fruit quality, and suitability to different regions. Detailed engravings throughout illuminate vine anatomy, pruning practices, trellis construction, and the tools essential to vineyard work. Further chapters address the diseases and insects that threaten the vine, outlining early treatments that rely on sulfur, lime, and attentive field management. The second half turns to the craft of winemaking, following the process from harvest and pressing to fermentation, storage, and the organization of a well kept cellar. Across more than 460 pages, the work blends horticultural knowledge with practical technique, creating a complete reference for both professional and aspiring growers. Peter B. Mead, 19th-century American horticulturist and viticulture expert, collaborator with botanist George Engelmann on early studies of American grape varieties. 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