Privileges of the Jews of the Duchy of Milan
AUCTION 51 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II
Lot 318
(ITALY).
Privileges of the Jews of the Duchy of Milan
Milan: 24th November 1533
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Duke Francesco II Sforza confirms the charter of Privileges of the Jews of the Duchy of Milan. The charter contains 29 articles pertaining to the right of the Jews to reside in the Duchy, to have freedom of worship, to participate in the internal organization of the Jewish community and to engage in commerce.
See S. Simonsohn, The Jews in the Duchy of Milan, Vol. II (1982) pp. 1045-51, no. 2438