Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Orders and Rules concerning Jews - Ferrara-Italy, 17th-18th Centuries
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Five orders and laws concerning the Jews in Ferrara, Italy, 17th-18th centuries. Italian.* Document of 1690, printed following a dispute between Christian landlords in the Ferrara Ghetto and the Jews, regarding renting houses, including a price-list. * Document of 1715 with a request to continue and employ Jews in the professions permitted. * Order of 1733, against provoking Jews when they leave the city, mentioning specific Jewish characteristics (two identical copies on one sheet of paper), and some other documents. [1-2] pp, average size: 31 cm. Light Italian paper of good quality. Good condition. Creases, minor stains and tears at borders.
Italy / France / Morocco / Various
Italy / France / Morocco / Various