4° (mm 200x140). Pp. (2), 211. Chalcographic engraving at title-page, showing a risen Christ surrounded by 7 angels with symbols of the stations of the Cross. Head-pieces and head-letters finely engraved. Marbled boards with gilt title on red leather label at spine. The Statutes of the Montes Pietatis at Verona, a charitable lending establishment and precursor of the modern pawnshop, which initially collected the necessary capital by preaching and donations, charging only a modest interest. Very good copy. Lozzi, II, 6310. Non in Einaudi, Kress, e Fontana.