Grida sopra gli Ebrei.

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica

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Lot 136
(ITALY)

Grida sopra gli Ebrei.

At top, ducal crest. Initial richly historiated. Printed single-sided broadside. Horizontal and vertical folds, reinforced along folds. 14 1/2 x 20 inches

Modena: Eredi di Bartolomeo Soliani, Stampatori Ducali, 16 April 1755

Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,800
Regulations concerning the Jewish Ghetto of Modena. Above and beyond the physical sequestration of the Jews from their Christian neighbors, several clauses here were designed to ensure that no social intercourse took place between the two populations. Thus in paragraph 7, Christians are barred from participating in Jewish celebrations such as circumcision, feasts and balls. In paragraph 8, Jews are prohibited from employing Christian servants, especially on Friday night. Nor could a Jew teach Christian students science, reading, accounting, singing or dancing (par. 9). Nonetheless, despite the imposed segregation, Jews were permitted to enroll in guilds and practice all manner of professional activity. Several of the final paragraphs provide that the Jews of the Duchy not be subject to harassment. For example, paragraph 20 states that neither at Carnaval nor at any other time of year is it permitted to ridicule the Mosaic Law or Jewish rites.