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Lot 510

Poem by Shadal for the Wedding of Emperor Franz Joseph – Italy, 1854

Versi Ebraici. Large leaf, a poem by David Luzzatto is printed in the center, on the occasion of the wedding of Emperor Franz Joseph I and his wife Elizabeth (nicknamed "Sisi"), princess of Bavaria. [Padova, 1854]. A small illustration appears on the reverse: an angel with a bow and an arrows' pouch, riding an oceanic creature. [1] leaf 45.5X30 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding-marks, creases and tears at the margin.