Capitoli sopra il ghetto de gl'Hebrei di Cento [Regulations of the Jewish Ghetto of Cento], by Stefano Durazzo. Ferrara: Francesco Suzzi, 1636. Italian.
Pamphlet outlining the regulations of the Jewish ghetto of Cento, near Ferrara (Emilia Romagna region, northern Italy), including regulations pertaining to the physical structure of the ghetto, regulations applying to various aspects of life in the ghetto, as well as the opening and closing times of the ghetto during the various seasons, and regulations pertaining to the rights of the Jews to operate stores outside the ghetto.
The author, Stefano Durazzo (1594-1667), was a Catholic cardinal. In 1634, he was appointed papal legate in Ferrara, and in practice acted as ruler of the city. In October 1637, he relocated to Genoa, where he was appointed archbishop.
[2] leaves (3 printed pages). 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases. Minor marginal tears. Ink marking on first page. Paper wrappers, with some stains.
See: Cultura Ebraica in Emilia-Romagna, 1987, p. 509, 9.2:8.

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