Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![Silk carpet with the figures of Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac and the Western Wall. Kashan, Persia (Iran). [1880s]. D](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale64-public/220_1.jpg "Persian-Jewish Carpet – Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac and the")
![Silk carpet with the figures of Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac and the Western Wall. Kashan, Persia (Iran). [1880s]. D](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale64-public/220_2.jpg "Persian-Jewish Carpet – Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac and the")
Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $10,000
Including buyer's premium
Silk carpet with the figures of Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac and the Western Wall. Kashan, Persia (Iran). [1880s]. Dated 1865/1866.
The central part of the carpet is designed as a gate with pillars on both its sides. Within the gates are images of Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac, Abraham and Isaac and their servants on the way to the Binding, and the Western Wall. Separating between the different images are bands with inscriptions, verses and liturgical verses in Hebrew, related to the scenes. Under the image of the Western Wall, the Hebrew reads "Kashan 1865/66 Western Wall…". Above the gate is a medallion with the inscription "Yerushalayim Ir HaKodesh" (Jerusalem, City of Holiness). A wide frame on the margins of the carpet is decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns.
Such carpets, presenting a series of themes including the Western Wall, were often used as a "Shiviti", hence the inscription on the upper part of the carpet.
Many carpets of this kind were woven in Kashan, and often enough the weavers copied the images, including the date on the carpet which was used as a sample. Therefore, the date appearing on the carpet does not definitely serve as evidence for the year of its creation.
133X205 cm. Good condition. Slight wear and unravelling. Suspension straps are sewn to the margin of the carpet, on the back. Stain on bottom left corner of the carpet.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 2.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
The central part of the carpet is designed as a gate with pillars on both its sides. Within the gates are images of Moses and Aaron, the Binding of Isaac, Abraham and Isaac and their servants on the way to the Binding, and the Western Wall. Separating between the different images are bands with inscriptions, verses and liturgical verses in Hebrew, related to the scenes. Under the image of the Western Wall, the Hebrew reads "Kashan 1865/66 Western Wall…". Above the gate is a medallion with the inscription "Yerushalayim Ir HaKodesh" (Jerusalem, City of Holiness). A wide frame on the margins of the carpet is decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns.
Such carpets, presenting a series of themes including the Western Wall, were often used as a "Shiviti", hence the inscription on the upper part of the carpet.
Many carpets of this kind were woven in Kashan, and often enough the weavers copied the images, including the date on the carpet which was used as a sample. Therefore, the date appearing on the carpet does not definitely serve as evidence for the year of its creation.
133X205 cm. Good condition. Slight wear and unravelling. Suspension straps are sewn to the margin of the carpet, on the back. Stain on bottom left corner of the carpet.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 2.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
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Jewish Carpets
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,250
Including buyer's premium
Carpet with the portrait of the High Commissioner Herbert Samuel and the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Kerman, Persia (Iran), 1921.
Below the portrait appear, in Hebrew characters, the names of the persons who commissioned the carpet: "Haji Moshe" and "Yehudah". Sixteen round medallions appear in a frame, twelve of them show the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, three of them inscribe the name of the High Commissioner – in Hebrew, "High Commissioner Sir Herbert Samuel", in English (but from right to left) and in Persian. Within the final medallion appear the date and location in Hebrew: "Elul 18, 5681 [1921], Iran". Four Stars of David with the word "Zion" within appear at the corners. The name of the city and the name of the weaver are woven on the top and bottom margins, in Hebrew – "in the city(?) Kerman" / "Shuka".
Kerman is known for portrait carpets often featuring Persian, English and Russian royalty.
63X91.5 cm. Good condition. Some defects and unravelling. Some fringes are lacking. A strap of cloth is sewn on the top margin of the carpet, on the back, for suspension.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 8.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
Below the portrait appear, in Hebrew characters, the names of the persons who commissioned the carpet: "Haji Moshe" and "Yehudah". Sixteen round medallions appear in a frame, twelve of them show the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, three of them inscribe the name of the High Commissioner – in Hebrew, "High Commissioner Sir Herbert Samuel", in English (but from right to left) and in Persian. Within the final medallion appear the date and location in Hebrew: "Elul 18, 5681 [1921], Iran". Four Stars of David with the word "Zion" within appear at the corners. The name of the city and the name of the weaver are woven on the top and bottom margins, in Hebrew – "in the city(?) Kerman" / "Shuka".
Kerman is known for portrait carpets often featuring Persian, English and Russian royalty.
63X91.5 cm. Good condition. Some defects and unravelling. Some fringes are lacking. A strap of cloth is sewn on the top margin of the carpet, on the back, for suspension.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 8.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
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Jewish Carpets
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![Silk carpet with a portrait of Moses. [Kashan (Iran), 1930s]. Moses is seen holding a stick in one hand and the Tablets of th](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale64-public/222.jpg "Persian-Jewish Carpet – Moses – Iran, 1930s")
Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Silk carpet with a portrait of Moses. [Kashan (Iran), 1930s].
Moses is seen holding a stick in one hand and the Tablets of the Law in the other hand. A crown is seen on the top right corner with the inscription "Keter Torah" above it.
The image of Moses is a common motif in Jewish art objects created in the Persian Region and in the Levant. Such carpets, depicting the image of Moses on almost the entire surface, are often outstanding in their colorful simplicity.
53.5X73 cm. Good condition. Some unravelling and some defects at edges. A suspension band is sewn on the back.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 20.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
Moses is seen holding a stick in one hand and the Tablets of the Law in the other hand. A crown is seen on the top right corner with the inscription "Keter Torah" above it.
The image of Moses is a common motif in Jewish art objects created in the Persian Region and in the Levant. Such carpets, depicting the image of Moses on almost the entire surface, are often outstanding in their colorful simplicity.
53.5X73 cm. Good condition. Some unravelling and some defects at edges. A suspension band is sewn on the back.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 20.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
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Jewish Carpets
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
A wool and silk carpet decorated with the Tablets of the Law and with the figures of Elijah the Prophet, Moses, Aaron the Priest and Abraham. [Tabriz (Iran), 1960s].
The carpet is designed as an arched gate with two narrow gates on both sides; within each gate are two pictures. Dividing between the pictures are wide bands with inscriptions and verses. On top of the central gate – a sun with the inscription "Keter Torah" in its center. Below the sun – the Tablets of the Law with cherubs on both their sides, and the inscription "Shiviti Hashem Lenegdi Tamid" above them, and below – a long inscription opening with the words "Da lifney mi ata omed" and continuing with verses from the Book of Deuteronomy. The bottom picture shows Elijah the prophet being lifted to heaven in a chariot of fire. The side gates show Moses drawing water from the rock, Moses with the Tablets of the Law, the Binding of Isaac and Aaron lighting the Menorah. Round medallions with the symbols of the Tribes of Israel are set in the arches of the gates. The flags of the Tribes of Zebulun and Gad were replaced with the flag of Israel.
149.5X160 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Torn and lacking fringes. Bands sewn to the margins on the back of the carpet. Rings for suspension on the back.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 5.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
The carpet is designed as an arched gate with two narrow gates on both sides; within each gate are two pictures. Dividing between the pictures are wide bands with inscriptions and verses. On top of the central gate – a sun with the inscription "Keter Torah" in its center. Below the sun – the Tablets of the Law with cherubs on both their sides, and the inscription "Shiviti Hashem Lenegdi Tamid" above them, and below – a long inscription opening with the words "Da lifney mi ata omed" and continuing with verses from the Book of Deuteronomy. The bottom picture shows Elijah the prophet being lifted to heaven in a chariot of fire. The side gates show Moses drawing water from the rock, Moses with the Tablets of the Law, the Binding of Isaac and Aaron lighting the Menorah. Round medallions with the symbols of the Tribes of Israel are set in the arches of the gates. The flags of the Tribes of Zebulun and Gad were replaced with the flag of Israel.
149.5X160 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Torn and lacking fringes. Bands sewn to the margins on the back of the carpet. Rings for suspension on the back.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 5.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
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Jewish Carpets
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![Carpet with images from the Song of Songs, [woven by "Marvadiah" after a design by Ya'akov Kanterovitz]. [Jerusalem, 1920s].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale64-public/224.jpg "Carpet Woven by \"Marvadiah\" – Song of Songs – Jerusalem, 1920s")
Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $13,750
Including buyer's premium
Carpet with images from the Song of Songs, [woven by "Marvadiah" after a design by Ya'akov Kanterovitz]. [Jerusalem, 1920s].
Under a canopy of a tall palm tree bisecting a blue field, and so hinting at the outline of the Tablets of the Law, the main panel displays a rich panoply of intertwining flora and fauna – deer, ibex, turtledove, peacock and crane appear amongst vines and flowers. The main border displays peacocks and clusters of grapes. The two guard strips are inscribed with Hebrew, the outermost of these repeats the words "Song of Songs" whilst the inner strip recites the verse "Hanizanim Niru Ba'aretz…" ("The blossoms have appeared in the land…") from the Song of Songs.
The "Marvadiah" workshop was founded in 1920, as a successor to Bezalel where the carpet-weaving department had been led by Ya'akov Kanterovitz. Kanterovitz also managed "Marvadiah," and designed this carpet.
141X94 cm. Good condition. Slight unraveling and some wear. A cloth band for suspension is sewn at the top margin on the back of the carpet.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 26.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
Under a canopy of a tall palm tree bisecting a blue field, and so hinting at the outline of the Tablets of the Law, the main panel displays a rich panoply of intertwining flora and fauna – deer, ibex, turtledove, peacock and crane appear amongst vines and flowers. The main border displays peacocks and clusters of grapes. The two guard strips are inscribed with Hebrew, the outermost of these repeats the words "Song of Songs" whilst the inner strip recites the verse "Hanizanim Niru Ba'aretz…" ("The blossoms have appeared in the land…") from the Song of Songs.
The "Marvadiah" workshop was founded in 1920, as a successor to Bezalel where the carpet-weaving department had been led by Ya'akov Kanterovitz. Kanterovitz also managed "Marvadiah," and designed this carpet.
141X94 cm. Good condition. Slight unraveling and some wear. A cloth band for suspension is sewn at the top margin on the back of the carpet.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 26.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
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Jewish Carpets
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
A carpet with a depiction of Rachel's Tomb and Menorahs, made by "Marvadiah", Jerusalem, 1920s.
Rachel's Tomb appears in the center, with seven branched Menorahs woven on both sides. The frame consists of a repetitive pattern of Stars of David with the word "Zion" within, designed as a monogram. Woven on the top part of the frame are the words "Rachel's Tomb" (Hebrew). Woven signature: "Marvadiah Eretz Israel" and "Yerushalayim".
57X120 cm. Good condition. Colors are slightly faded. Slight unravelling. Reinforcement straps are sewn on the top and bottom margins, on the back.
See similar carpet in: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 42.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
Rachel's Tomb appears in the center, with seven branched Menorahs woven on both sides. The frame consists of a repetitive pattern of Stars of David with the word "Zion" within, designed as a monogram. Woven on the top part of the frame are the words "Rachel's Tomb" (Hebrew). Woven signature: "Marvadiah Eretz Israel" and "Yerushalayim".
57X120 cm. Good condition. Colors are slightly faded. Slight unravelling. Reinforcement straps are sewn on the top and bottom margins, on the back.
See similar carpet in: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. Item no. 42.
Provenance: Collection of Anton Felton.
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Eight edicts issued by the king of Sweden (Kunglig Majestät - King in Council) permitting Jews to settle in Sweden, and listing their rights and limitations. Stockholm: Kongl. Tryckeriet, 1782-1815. Swedish.
In 1782, about a century after the Jews had been expelled from Sweden, King Gustav III issued an edict allowing Jews to return and live in three cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Norrköping. This was the beginning of the Jewish community in Sweden, the largest of the Jewish communities in Scandinavia, which exists to this day. These edicts, published in the decades close to the Jews' arrival to Sweden, document their lives, rights and limitations at that early period.
Among the edicts: edict from May 27, 1782, allowing Jews to return to settle in Sweden for the first time in a century; an edict from May 6, 1790, forbidding Jews to trade in silver or gold; edict dated February 8, 1802, forbidding Jews and Italians to travel throughout the kingdom on business without special permission; edict dated July 13, 1807, concerning study and services for Jews involved in retail or wholesale commerce; edict dated August 31, 1815, forbidding additional Jews to settle in the kingdom, except for special cases. (Not in NLI); and more.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Eight edicts: a seven-page booklet, and seven leaflets folded in half (four pages per leaflet). Size and condition vary. Average size: approx. 20 cm. Good-fair overall condition. Pen inscriptions on some of the leaves. Stains and creases. Tears, open tears and pinholes at the edges of the leaves and along the spine. Folding marks to some. One of the edicts may be missing two leaves.
In 1782, about a century after the Jews had been expelled from Sweden, King Gustav III issued an edict allowing Jews to return and live in three cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Norrköping. This was the beginning of the Jewish community in Sweden, the largest of the Jewish communities in Scandinavia, which exists to this day. These edicts, published in the decades close to the Jews' arrival to Sweden, document their lives, rights and limitations at that early period.
Among the edicts: edict from May 27, 1782, allowing Jews to return to settle in Sweden for the first time in a century; an edict from May 6, 1790, forbidding Jews to trade in silver or gold; edict dated February 8, 1802, forbidding Jews and Italians to travel throughout the kingdom on business without special permission; edict dated July 13, 1807, concerning study and services for Jews involved in retail or wholesale commerce; edict dated August 31, 1815, forbidding additional Jews to settle in the kingdom, except for special cases. (Not in NLI); and more.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Eight edicts: a seven-page booklet, and seven leaflets folded in half (four pages per leaflet). Size and condition vary. Average size: approx. 20 cm. Good-fair overall condition. Pen inscriptions on some of the leaves. Stains and creases. Tears, open tears and pinholes at the edges of the leaves and along the spine. Folding marks to some. One of the edicts may be missing two leaves.
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Jewish Communities
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $500
Unsold
Disḳuhrś, gheltin tsvishn yehudim in shif fun itret nokh Amsterdam, a periodical "in defence of the new congregation in Amsterdam". [Amsterdam: Yochanan Levy Rofeh, 1797-1798]. Yiddish. 24 booklets (no additional booklets were printed).
"Diskuhrs", a bound volume containing 24 satiric-humorous booklets published on behalf of the Adat Yeshurun congregation – the new congregation in Amsterdam.
After the occupation of Holland by the French in 1795, a group of intellectual Jews founded a new congregation named Adat Yeshurun that introduced aesthetic changes to prayers and to customs inspired by the Sephardi congregation. A dispute took place between the old and new congregations accompanied by mutual accusations. During this dispute each of the congregations published booklets against the other congregation – the booklets offered here, on behalf of the new congregation, and the booklets "Diskuhrs vegn di naye kehila in Amsterdam" on behalf of the old congregation.
The "Diskuhrs" booklets are considered the first Yiddish periodicals. For more information, see: "The 'Diskuhrs' of the old and new congregation in Amsterdam" by Joseph Melkman, in: Michmane Yosef, Jerusalem, 1994. pp. 135-143.
24 booklets (varying number of pages; 4-8 pages per booklets), 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and folds. Ink stamps on the first page. Small tears to margins. Blemishes and tears to binding (parts of the spine are missing). Front binding detached.
"Diskuhrs", a bound volume containing 24 satiric-humorous booklets published on behalf of the Adat Yeshurun congregation – the new congregation in Amsterdam.
After the occupation of Holland by the French in 1795, a group of intellectual Jews founded a new congregation named Adat Yeshurun that introduced aesthetic changes to prayers and to customs inspired by the Sephardi congregation. A dispute took place between the old and new congregations accompanied by mutual accusations. During this dispute each of the congregations published booklets against the other congregation – the booklets offered here, on behalf of the new congregation, and the booklets "Diskuhrs vegn di naye kehila in Amsterdam" on behalf of the old congregation.
The "Diskuhrs" booklets are considered the first Yiddish periodicals. For more information, see: "The 'Diskuhrs' of the old and new congregation in Amsterdam" by Joseph Melkman, in: Michmane Yosef, Jerusalem, 1994. pp. 135-143.
24 booklets (varying number of pages; 4-8 pages per booklets), 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and folds. Ink stamps on the first page. Small tears to margins. Blemishes and tears to binding (parts of the spine are missing). Front binding detached.
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Jewish Communities
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Approximately 180 edicts and regulations printed for Dutch Jewery, most of which are bound in official law codices. The Hague, early to mid-19th century. Dutch.
• Two volumes and two booklets of the law codex "Verordeningen Voor Het Israëlitisch Kerkgenootschap Binnen Het Koningrijk Der Nederlanden" [Regulations for the Jewish community in the Kingdom of Holland]. The Hague: Algemeene Lands, 1822-1842: Part I (two copies); Part II, chapter two (booklet); Part II, chapter three (booklet); Part III. About 160 edicts from the years 1814-1840.
• About 20 single edicts, from the years 1817-1862. Some appear in two copies.
Enclosed are two booklets: "Circulaire Van Den Minister Van Justitie, Voorloopig Belast Met Het Bestuur Van De Zaken Der Hervormde Eeredienst Enz" [Circular issued by the Ministry of Justice, in charge of matters of religious rituals etc.]. Amsterdam: M. Coster, 1850; "Een Woord Over de Circulaires Van Den Minister Van Justitie" [A few words about the circulars from the Ministry of Justice] by A. De Pinto.The Hague: Gebroeders Belinfante, 1850.
Total of approx. 180 edicts. Approx. 21 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition.
• Two volumes and two booklets of the law codex "Verordeningen Voor Het Israëlitisch Kerkgenootschap Binnen Het Koningrijk Der Nederlanden" [Regulations for the Jewish community in the Kingdom of Holland]. The Hague: Algemeene Lands, 1822-1842: Part I (two copies); Part II, chapter two (booklet); Part II, chapter three (booklet); Part III. About 160 edicts from the years 1814-1840.
• About 20 single edicts, from the years 1817-1862. Some appear in two copies.
Enclosed are two booklets: "Circulaire Van Den Minister Van Justitie, Voorloopig Belast Met Het Bestuur Van De Zaken Der Hervormde Eeredienst Enz" [Circular issued by the Ministry of Justice, in charge of matters of religious rituals etc.]. Amsterdam: M. Coster, 1850; "Een Woord Over de Circulaires Van Den Minister Van Justitie" [A few words about the circulars from the Ministry of Justice] by A. De Pinto.The Hague: Gebroeders Belinfante, 1850.
Total of approx. 180 edicts. Approx. 21 cm. Condition varies. Good-fair overall condition.
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Jewish Communities
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $5,750
Including buyer's premium
Thirty seven decrees and regulations, concerning Jews in the Austrian Empire. Vienna, Krems, Sankt Pölten and other places in Austria (one decree from Halberstadt), 18th and 19th centuries. German.
Among the decrees: arrest warrant against a Jewish beverage seller, who cheated the customs officer in the town of Krumau (present day Český Krumlov). A description of the Jew appears on the bottom of the decree: "light [haired], with a long and reddish face… wearing a fancy gold-trimmed hat… resembles a Christian rather than a Jew, and does not have the typical Jewish accent"; a decree hat forbids Jews to purchase priest cloaks, Christian ceremonial objects or Christian Icons; a decree cancelling exemption from enlistment given to Jews during times of peace; a number of decrees concerning the special tax imposed on Jews (Judensteuer); and more.
Enclosed: a decree from 1619, forbidding to hold a carnival in Leipzig; a printed form (blank), for writing names of farmers who refused to allocate some of their crops to land owners.
Size and condition vary. Approx. 31-37 cm (a few decrees printed on a double sheet). Good-fair overall condition. Stains, blemishes and creases. Tears and open tears at margins (mostly small). Handwritten inscription to margins of some. One decree has tears reinforced with paper labels on the back.
Among the decrees: arrest warrant against a Jewish beverage seller, who cheated the customs officer in the town of Krumau (present day Český Krumlov). A description of the Jew appears on the bottom of the decree: "light [haired], with a long and reddish face… wearing a fancy gold-trimmed hat… resembles a Christian rather than a Jew, and does not have the typical Jewish accent"; a decree hat forbids Jews to purchase priest cloaks, Christian ceremonial objects or Christian Icons; a decree cancelling exemption from enlistment given to Jews during times of peace; a number of decrees concerning the special tax imposed on Jews (Judensteuer); and more.
Enclosed: a decree from 1619, forbidding to hold a carnival in Leipzig; a printed form (blank), for writing names of farmers who refused to allocate some of their crops to land owners.
Size and condition vary. Approx. 31-37 cm (a few decrees printed on a double sheet). Good-fair overall condition. Stains, blemishes and creases. Tears and open tears at margins (mostly small). Handwritten inscription to margins of some. One decree has tears reinforced with paper labels on the back.
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Jewish Communities
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $500
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Lettres-Patentes du Roi. Official decree on behalf of Louis the XVI, King of France. Nantes: J. Malassis, 1790. French.
Decree annulling the annual tax totaling 20,000 livres imposed on the Jews of Metz, as well as other taxes imposed on the Jews of France, according to a resolution of the French National Assembly from July 20, 1790.
Printed at the top of the first page is a woodcut.
This decree was published about a year after the outbreak of the French Revolution, at a time when France underwent radical changes in social and governmental arrangements, and was part of a process that culminated in 1791, when the Jews of France were granted equal rights.
3 pp (folded leaf), 26.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and blemishes. Holes and tears (mostly small). One tear with damage to text.
Decree annulling the annual tax totaling 20,000 livres imposed on the Jews of Metz, as well as other taxes imposed on the Jews of France, according to a resolution of the French National Assembly from July 20, 1790.
Printed at the top of the first page is a woodcut.
This decree was published about a year after the outbreak of the French Revolution, at a time when France underwent radical changes in social and governmental arrangements, and was part of a process that culminated in 1791, when the Jews of France were granted equal rights.
3 pp (folded leaf), 26.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and blemishes. Holes and tears (mostly small). One tear with damage to text.
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Jewish Communities
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Auction 64- Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 22, 2019
Opening: $500
Unsold
Melbourne Hebrew Congregation. Form of Service for the Consecration of the K"K She'erith Israel Synagogue Bourke Street West. Melbourne: Walker, May & Co., [1877]. English.
Prayer Service booklet for the reopening of the She'erith Israel Congregation Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia.
The Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, the oldest Jewish community in Melbourne, was founded in 1841. In 1847, the congregation's first synagogue was founded on Bourke Street, containing 100 seats. In the 1850s, 300 Jewish families arrived in Melbourne from London and Prussia, and the need arose to expand the synagogue. It was newly inaugurated in 1877, with over 600 seats.
[1] leaf (printed front cover), 16 pp, [1] leaf (blank back cover), 21 cm. Good condition. A number of light stains to cover. The booklet, with the original paper cover, is bound in a new nylon cover.
Not in NLI.
Prayer Service booklet for the reopening of the She'erith Israel Congregation Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia.
The Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, the oldest Jewish community in Melbourne, was founded in 1841. In 1847, the congregation's first synagogue was founded on Bourke Street, containing 100 seats. In the 1850s, 300 Jewish families arrived in Melbourne from London and Prussia, and the need arose to expand the synagogue. It was newly inaugurated in 1877, with over 600 seats.
[1] leaf (printed front cover), 16 pp, [1] leaf (blank back cover), 21 cm. Good condition. A number of light stains to cover. The booklet, with the original paper cover, is bound in a new nylon cover.
Not in NLI.
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Jewish Communities
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