1. Proclamation issued by the Duke of Venice Giovanni Cornaro (ruled during the years 1709-1722). Venice, July 3 1721. Italian.
A proclamation concerning the protection of Jews against abuse, scorn, threats and insults due to the right granted to every citizen to live in freedom and in peace. Those who break the law and abuse, insult or cause any damage to Jews, their families, servants, property or lands will be punished accordingly. A woodcut appears on the upper part of the leaf portraying a winged lion (emblem of the Venice Republic). [1] leaf, 44.5 cm. Creases and minor stains.
2. Proclamation issued by Domenico Babli, governor of Rovigo and State Prosecutor of Polesine area. Rovigo, October 28 1731. Italian.
This proclamation declares, once more, that Jews have the right to live as free citizens and mentions that it is prohibited to print any publication against Jews or to ridicule Jews in public. Punishments imposed on those who break the law are listed. A winged lion appears on the upper part of the leaf. [1] leaf, 40.5 cm. Minor creases.