Privileges of the Jews of the Duchy of Milan

Estimate: $7,000–$9,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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(ITALY).

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24th November

Place

Milan

Publication

1533

Description

Italian Manuscript on paper

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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

pp. (13). Light waterstains. Contemporary wrappers, stained. 4to

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