Erneuertes und Bestimmteres Stempel- und Karten- Edict

(GERMANY)

May

Berlin

1766

On title, crowned eagle, emblem of Kingdom of Prussia. Also appears in monogrammed heapiece, initials of Friederich II of Pussia

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