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FULINGNATI, Giuntino (pseud). Della Famiosissima Compagnia Della Lesina. Venice, 1627. 8vo. Contemporary vellum binding. Woodcut decorative initials. Being the statutes of the fictitious Company of Stinginess, this book was first printed in the years just before Italy’s late-sixteenth century period of economic depression and famine and offers humorous suggestions to promote thrift in times of want, including drinking only other people’s wine and cutting your toenails as close to the skin as possible to avoid wearing out your socks. Final chapter includes advice exclusively for women.