Manuscript document concerning the lawsuit of German Jew Isaac of Nagelburg (Künzelsau) against Hans Stöltzer. Signed by Johann Carl, Secretary of the Court, to Baron Wolfgang Grauen von Hohenlohe of Langenburg, regarding procedural delays.

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $250

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author

(GERMANY).

printer

16th January

Place

Dörzbach

Publication

1592

Description

German script written in sepia ink on paper. Address panel with embossed paper seal.

summary

Jewish presence in Hohenlohe, today a district in Baden-Württemberg, dates back to the Middle Ages and continued until the Holocaust. The Jews of Künzelsau, as well as other neighboring communities such as Dörzbach and Laibach benefitted from their location, between Rhinish territory and Austrian and Bohemian lands.

pp. (2) + integral blank + address panel. Folds, very light stains. 8 x 13 inches. With typed transcription.

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