Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Transit Certificate - Italy, 1763

Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
A certificate printed on parchments, with an illustrated hand-painted frame. Pesaro, 1763.
A certificate given to a Jew, resident of Pesaro, for his services as supplier of goods for the Archbishop Antonio Colonna Branciforte. The rights of this Jew and his family are mentioned in this document including the right to carry a weapon and move around at night with no Jewish identification signs. Hand-signed by the Archbishop and by his secretary. 39X31 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding-marks, stains and tears.
Italy / France / Morocco / Various
Italy / France / Morocco / Various