(FRENCH JUDAICA).

AUCTION 27 | Tuesday, February 08th, 2005 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 263

(FRENCH JUDAICA).

Last Will and Testament of David Nones, signed by the testator, and two notarized documents: Authentication of the former will, signed by Nones in the presence of a witness, dated 17th July, 1780 * And: Certificate, signed by Bernard-Marie Lafourcade, royal counselor, attesting that the above will was unsealed and read in the presence of Nones’ widow, Mirian de Mezes I: 215 X 330 mm. pp. 4. 40 lines per page. Slightly torn with no loss of text. Light stains. II. 185 X 240 mm. p. 1 + 3 integral blanks. 20 lines per page. III: 180 x 230 mm. pp. 2 + 2 integral blanks. 26 lines per page. Generally good condition

Bordeaux: 17th July 1780

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

David Nones was the founder of “the synagogue of the Hebra” in Bordeaux. He died without offspring. His will gives vent to an altruistic spirit. 250 pounds were to be distributed to the poor and widowed of the Jewish Nation. A half-yearly allowance of 120 pounds was to go to the charitable society, “Gemilout Kasedim” (sic), of which he was a member. Sums were also allotted to the “talmetora” (sic ) (Jewish school), and to the poor of both Jerusalem and Hebron over a period of twenty years. Among other recipients named are Rabbi Athias, and Fonseque, cantor of the Hebra synagogue. Interestingly, a sum of 800 pounds was to be given to the son of his cousin Rachel Nones, Abraham Benjamin, who is “in America.”