(Napoleonica). Beer, Moise Sabato. Gadol Verav Veram Napoleon

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,600

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author

(NAPOLEONICA)

printer

Tipographia Societa Letteraria

Place

Pisa

Publication

1809

Description

Single printed folio sheet. Text in Hebrew, Italian and Latin. Upper portion flanked by two eagle’s wings and surmounted by stylized crown

references

Vinograd, Pisa 63

summary

A poem in praise of Napoleon as the “Great Saviour, Protector and Wisest of Kings,” with numerous Biblical and classical allusions. The majority of the Jews in Italy hailed Napoleon as a political liberator as he proclaimed the emancipation of the Jews in the Italian states which he established. He was called “Chelek Tov” (lit. “Good Part” - i.e Bona-Parte)

Creased, taped on verso. 570x720mm sheet size

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