Erneuertes und Bestimmteres Stempel- und Karten- Edict

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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Lot 128
(GERMANY)

Erneuertes und Bestimmteres Stempel- und Karten- Edict

On title, crowned eagle, emblem of Kingdom of Prussia. Also appears in monogrammed heapiece, initials of Friederich II of Pussia pp. (24). Trace foxed. Unbound. Folio

Berlin: May 1766

Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $500
Paragraphs vi and vii of this Royal Edict address in detail the precise stamps to be affixed to the passports of the State-protected Jews, known as "Schutz-Juden.” These Jews are here divided into several sub-classes based on their economic standing. (For example, owners of factories were accorded First Class status, see Par. VI, letter C). One of the issues here under review is whether the privileged status of Schutzj-Jude ("Schutz-Privilegium") may be passed to the individual’s widow or son (see Par. VII, no. 6). The fees for the various passport stamps are provided, expressed in Rthlr. (Reichsthaler). See JE, Vol. XI, p. 116; EJ, Vol. XIV, col. 1013