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Edict Decreeing the Establishment of the Jewish Ghetto in Reggio Emilia – 1670 – Manuscript Used for Printing, with Printing Authorization / Printed Copy of the Edict – 1681
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Three documents related to the establishment of the Jewish Ghetto in Reggio Emilia, Duchy of Modena and Reggio: manuscript of the edict decreeing the establishment of the ghetto, document comprising two printing authorizations, and copy of the second printing of the edict. 1670 and 1681. Italian and Latin.
1. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei [edict for the Jews]. Manuscript booklet, which served to print the edict against the Jews of Reggio Emilia and all Jews living in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, under the rule of the House of Este. The edict informs of the establishment of the ghetto in Reggio Emilia, and defines rules of conduct the Jews must abide by during Catholic holidays, and rules pertaining to commerce, teaching in the Jewish school, and the relations of the Jews with Christian citizens. The decree also revoked previous rights enjoyed by the Jews living in the duchy.
At the foot of the final page, inscription pertaining to the printing, including the name Gatti (Bartolomeo Gatti, compiler of the manuscript), dated 9th June 1670.
The edict was first printed in 1670 in Modena, by the printer Viviano Soliani.
[12] leaves (bound with string; without wrappers). 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears. Open tears from ink erosion, affecting text.
2. Two authorizations for the printing of the Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei edict, issued by the Modena authorities. Dated 10th and 11th June, 1670. Latin.
[1] double leaf (one written page). 30.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor marginal tears and open tears, two of them repaired with paper. Traces of glue. Inscription (contemporary) on one of the blank pages.
3. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei, by Bartolomeo Gatti. "Reprinted in Modena" (Italian): Viviano Soliani, 1681.
The text in this booklet is identical to that of the manuscript (with the addition of marginal comments); this is the second printing of the edict, from 1681. The text is signed in print by jurist Bartolomeo Gatti.
16 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, affecting text – professionally restored with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting marginal notes on p. 3. New binding.
Reference: Cultura ebraica in Emilia-Romagna by Simonetta M. Bondoni and Giulio Busi. Rimini, Luise, 1987. Pp. 500 and 506.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
1. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei [edict for the Jews]. Manuscript booklet, which served to print the edict against the Jews of Reggio Emilia and all Jews living in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, under the rule of the House of Este. The edict informs of the establishment of the ghetto in Reggio Emilia, and defines rules of conduct the Jews must abide by during Catholic holidays, and rules pertaining to commerce, teaching in the Jewish school, and the relations of the Jews with Christian citizens. The decree also revoked previous rights enjoyed by the Jews living in the duchy.
At the foot of the final page, inscription pertaining to the printing, including the name Gatti (Bartolomeo Gatti, compiler of the manuscript), dated 9th June 1670.
The edict was first printed in 1670 in Modena, by the printer Viviano Soliani.
[12] leaves (bound with string; without wrappers). 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears. Open tears from ink erosion, affecting text.
2. Two authorizations for the printing of the Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei edict, issued by the Modena authorities. Dated 10th and 11th June, 1670. Latin.
[1] double leaf (one written page). 30.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor marginal tears and open tears, two of them repaired with paper. Traces of glue. Inscription (contemporary) on one of the blank pages.
3. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei, by Bartolomeo Gatti. "Reprinted in Modena" (Italian): Viviano Soliani, 1681.
The text in this booklet is identical to that of the manuscript (with the addition of marginal comments); this is the second printing of the edict, from 1681. The text is signed in print by jurist Bartolomeo Gatti.
16 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, affecting text – professionally restored with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting marginal notes on p. 3. New binding.
Reference: Cultura ebraica in Emilia-Romagna by Simonetta M. Bondoni and Giulio Busi. Rimini, Luise, 1987. Pp. 500 and 506.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Italian Jewry – Manuscripts and Printed Matter
Italian Jewry – Manuscripts and Printed Matter