Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Announcement by Emperor Ferdinand III Concerning War Booty – Vienna, 1645

Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Wir Ferdinands der Dritte von Gottes gnaden Erwoehlter Romischer Kayser. [Vienna, 1645].
Announcement by the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Ferdinand III, concerning the inhibition (relating to Jews and Christians alike) to trade booty collected by the empire's soldiers or to purchase property of the enemy's forces. This announcement, published in 1645 refers to the Thirty Years War (which ended three years later).
On the bottom appears the Empire's seal and a few unidentified handwritten signatures. German.
[1] leaf, 42 X 32.5 cm. Good condition. Thick quality paper. Small tear to upper edge of leaf.Folding marks.
Central Europe Jewry
Central Europe Jewry