Auction 15 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Regulations of Jews' Rights and Obligations – Darmstadt, 17th and 18th Century

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1. Ordnung unser georgen von gottes gnaden… Darmstadt, 1661. A document containing 20 sections of regulations regarding government ordinances, including civil and religious obligations and rights of the Jews, on behalf of the Landgrat (prince of eight small principalities) George – an early and rare document. [4] leaves, 35 cm. Good condition, stains.
2. Von gottes gnaden, Ernst Ludwig, Landgrat. Darmstadt, 1719. A document on behalf of the Prince Ernst Ludwig, signed by him or in his name by a secretary or clerk, regarding the document mentioned above, and it details the penalties to be imposed on Jewish trade men that carry out commerce in their houses or in the markets on Christian holidays, including Sundays. [2] leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition, minor tears to margins.
Central European Jewry
Central European Jewry