In Dei Nomine Amen Francisco Carnero de Figeiroa [Medical diplomas of Hieronimo Henriques de Sequeira received from the University of Ciombra]

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 224

(MEDICINE)

In Dei Nomine Amen Francisco Carnero de Figeiroa [Medical diplomas of Hieronimo Henriques de Sequeira received from the University of Ciombra]

Text in Portuguese. Printed in red and black. Woodcut decorative initial letter. Text within decorative foliate typographical border. Manuscript additions on both leaves. Formerly in the Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg Two printed leaves. Small hole on lower margin of f. 1, lower margin folded. Housed in double-sided glass-frame. 300x220mm (sheet size)

Coimbra: Universidade de Coimbra, May 14th 1726

Est: $500 - $700

The Sequeira (Sequeyra) Family, were of an old Sephardic origin whose far-flung members distinguished themselves in the medical profession for more than two centuries. Viz. Dr. Isaac Henrique Sequeira 1727-88 of London, and in the New World: Dr. John de Sequeyra 1712-95 of Williamsburg, Virginia.