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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Stammbaum de Frenherrlichen Familie – Mayer Amschel von Rothschild [Family-tree of the highly appreciated family of Mayer Amschel von Rothschild]. Germany, 1829. Family-tree, on upper part are the Family-father and founder, Amschel (Anschel) Moses Rothschild, born October 1745, his wife (born June 1755) and then their children: Mayer Amschel, Moses Amschel, Kalman Amschel and their daughter who was married to the son of Goldschmidt family. The last Rotschilds presented in this tree were born in the 1820's (the youngest was born in 1829), amongst them Adolf Carl von Rothschild, Gustav de Rothschild, Nethanel de Rothschild and Lyonel de Rothschild. The family-tree was printed on heavy paper of very good quality, handpainted in yellow, orange and purple colors, with golden illustrations. 101X61.5 cm. Good condition, white and clean paper. Slight folds to borders. Rolled.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Gemaynde kase rekhnung far militer yor 1789/1790 [report of the Weißkirchen (Moravia) community treasury for the military (?) year (Gregorian year) 1789/1790, by the gentlemen, community committee members Shlomo Segal, Moshe Leib Trivetz and Gabriel Segal].
Detailed financial report of incomes and expenses, handwritten in Hebrew letters on a large sheet of heavy paper. In the "incomes" column appears a summary of 11 pages of the community's accounts book, and afterwards detailed descriptions of the incomes from slaughter taxes and renting houses and estates of the community members, interest on investments in the stock exchange and loans to the municipality, the government and to private people. In the "expenses" column are 37 paragraphs of "protection money" paid to the authorities, debts of previous years, the rabbi, Shochet, cantor, undertakers and different servants fees, as well as payments made out to community members, interest on loans and more – in much detail. The document is signed by the above mentioned and by other people, that verify the validity of this report. Yiddish-Deitch. 58X46.5 cm. Folded. Tears in margins and folding lines. Stains.
Detailed financial report of incomes and expenses, handwritten in Hebrew letters on a large sheet of heavy paper. In the "incomes" column appears a summary of 11 pages of the community's accounts book, and afterwards detailed descriptions of the incomes from slaughter taxes and renting houses and estates of the community members, interest on investments in the stock exchange and loans to the municipality, the government and to private people. In the "expenses" column are 37 paragraphs of "protection money" paid to the authorities, debts of previous years, the rabbi, Shochet, cantor, undertakers and different servants fees, as well as payments made out to community members, interest on loans and more – in much detail. The document is signed by the above mentioned and by other people, that verify the validity of this report. Yiddish-Deitch. 58X46.5 cm. Folded. Tears in margins and folding lines. Stains.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Manifest issued on behalf of Duke Georg Ludwig, Duke of Braunschweig and Lüneburg. Hannover, September 5, 1709.
The manifest describes in detail the dangers of the import of the plague by Jews, merchants, beggers and wandering visitors, who for commercial purposes and for collecting charity arrive from Poland, dukedom of Poznan and the city of Danzig, where the plague is widespread. The manifest instructs all the civil servants, municipal and rural officials, as well as customs workers, policemen, priests and other government-officials, to arrest any Jew of the above mentioned groups, check his clothes, shoes and belongings that he carries, in order to make sure that they are not contaminated and to avoid the spreading of the plague amongst the inhabitants of the dukedom. German in Gothic letters. Leaf 40.5X34 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks. Tears and slight stains. Handwritten comments on the back.
The manifest describes in detail the dangers of the import of the plague by Jews, merchants, beggers and wandering visitors, who for commercial purposes and for collecting charity arrive from Poland, dukedom of Poznan and the city of Danzig, where the plague is widespread. The manifest instructs all the civil servants, municipal and rural officials, as well as customs workers, policemen, priests and other government-officials, to arrest any Jew of the above mentioned groups, check his clothes, shoes and belongings that he carries, in order to make sure that they are not contaminated and to avoid the spreading of the plague amongst the inhabitants of the dukedom. German in Gothic letters. Leaf 40.5X34 cm. Good condition. Folding-marks. Tears and slight stains. Handwritten comments on the back.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Von Gottes Gnaden Friedrich, koenig von Preussen... Manifest by Friedrich the Great, King of Prussia. [Berlin?], 1778.
Manifest by Friedrich II, King of Prussia (1740-1786) concerning a regulation of 1774, about supervising education of converted Jews. In the manifest appears an instruction for priests to check thoroughly whether the candidate is a "righteous person" and impeccable, and if necessary to turn to court and investigate their criminal past and the honesty of the children. Children would not be accepted to Christian studies unless their parents prove that they have no connection whatsoever to the Jewish religion. German, in Gothic script. Leaf 33.5 cm. Good condition.
Manifest by Friedrich II, King of Prussia (1740-1786) concerning a regulation of 1774, about supervising education of converted Jews. In the manifest appears an instruction for priests to check thoroughly whether the candidate is a "righteous person" and impeccable, and if necessary to turn to court and investigate their criminal past and the honesty of the children. Children would not be accepted to Christian studies unless their parents prove that they have no connection whatsoever to the Jewish religion. German, in Gothic script. Leaf 33.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Denkschrift an die hohe Staende-Versammlung des Koenigreichs Baiern.
[Appeal for equality for Jews in Bavaria], Munich, 1819. By Samson Wolf Rosenfeld. Rabbi Rosenfeld expresses his gratitude in view of the improvement of the situation of Bavarian Jews, and states that they fulfill all their duties however enjoy only part of the civil rights. The Rabbi appeals with a request to grant Jews equal rights and mentions that the public criticism that Jews mainly deal with trade, even though the options they have to enter other areas are limited. He raises the difficulty which Jewish children face when trying to be accepted as professional trainees, and after the training priod it is almost impossible to find a position. He suggests establishing trade institutes in the big cities which will train and employ Jews. The petition has not been accepted. Samson Wolf Rosenfeld (1780-1862) – rabbi of the Bavarian city Market Uehlfeld and later of Bamberg. Was active in the struggle for emancipation of Bavarian Jews and composed a few manifests concerning this matter. In 1813 Jews were declared as being citizens with restrictions. For example, they needed a permission to raise a family, their freedom of settling were they wanted was limited, and more. As a result half of the Jews of Bavaria emigrated to the United States. 24 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. Paper cover.
[Appeal for equality for Jews in Bavaria], Munich, 1819. By Samson Wolf Rosenfeld. Rabbi Rosenfeld expresses his gratitude in view of the improvement of the situation of Bavarian Jews, and states that they fulfill all their duties however enjoy only part of the civil rights. The Rabbi appeals with a request to grant Jews equal rights and mentions that the public criticism that Jews mainly deal with trade, even though the options they have to enter other areas are limited. He raises the difficulty which Jewish children face when trying to be accepted as professional trainees, and after the training priod it is almost impossible to find a position. He suggests establishing trade institutes in the big cities which will train and employ Jews. The petition has not been accepted. Samson Wolf Rosenfeld (1780-1862) – rabbi of the Bavarian city Market Uehlfeld and later of Bamberg. Was active in the struggle for emancipation of Bavarian Jews and composed a few manifests concerning this matter. In 1813 Jews were declared as being citizens with restrictions. For example, they needed a permission to raise a family, their freedom of settling were they wanted was limited, and more. As a result half of the Jews of Bavaria emigrated to the United States. 24 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. Paper cover.
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Central European Jewry
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January 19, 2011
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Beleuchtung der petition – welche (angeblich) der buergerliche handelsstandder koenigl. Munich, April 1819.
Manifest addressed by the Jews of Munich to Bavarian Kingdom assembly as a response to a petition issued by Christian merchants (in April 1819) who tried to restrict the Jewish access to trade. Christian merchants blamed the Jews for being dishonest and for cheating, relying of the Jewish religion. They also claimed that the Jews, since most of them did not get secular education, created a "state within a state" and they have secret and valuable merchandise reservoirs that keep the "Black
Market" existing. In this petition, Bavarian Jews absolutely deny all charges, prove their falseness and claim that accusations were raised in order to enhance the interests of Christian merchants who try to create a monopoly. Furthermore they claim that Jewish merchants paid 30% more taxes than Christians. 52 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Slight tears to cover.
Manifest addressed by the Jews of Munich to Bavarian Kingdom assembly as a response to a petition issued by Christian merchants (in April 1819) who tried to restrict the Jewish access to trade. Christian merchants blamed the Jews for being dishonest and for cheating, relying of the Jewish religion. They also claimed that the Jews, since most of them did not get secular education, created a "state within a state" and they have secret and valuable merchandise reservoirs that keep the "Black
Market" existing. In this petition, Bavarian Jews absolutely deny all charges, prove their falseness and claim that accusations were raised in order to enhance the interests of Christian merchants who try to create a monopoly. Furthermore they claim that Jewish merchants paid 30% more taxes than Christians. 52 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Slight tears to cover.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Notice announcing a show for fund-raising on Monday, July 23 1838 in Hochfuerstliches schlosstheater in Teplice, Bohemia in order to raise funds for a hospital for "the sick, poor and foreign Jews".
The hospital for residents or visitors who need treatment in the springs was established in 1836 by Naftali Katz. The notice claims that the hospital is very popular, the number of visitor rising, but it needs financial resources. The main performance was the play: Die liebe im eckhause [Love in a corner house] by Alexander Cosmar. The programme also included on overture of the opera "Fra Diavolo" played by the military orchestra, a 13-year old girl by the name of Marie Bousifet playing the piano and an aria sung by a 13-year old singer Moritz Katz during the intermission. 38.5X24 cm. Good condition. Few stains and faded color.
The hospital for residents or visitors who need treatment in the springs was established in 1836 by Naftali Katz. The notice claims that the hospital is very popular, the number of visitor rising, but it needs financial resources. The main performance was the play: Die liebe im eckhause [Love in a corner house] by Alexander Cosmar. The programme also included on overture of the opera "Fra Diavolo" played by the military orchestra, a 13-year old girl by the name of Marie Bousifet playing the piano and an aria sung by a 13-year old singer Moritz Katz during the intermission. 38.5X24 cm. Good condition. Few stains and faded color.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Generalvorschrift hinausgegeben vom Brünner k. k. Kreisamte. Brno, 1808.
General rule issued by the head office of the city of Brno: "His Highness decided, that from now on Jewish children can convert to Christianity only when their father converts". Signed (in print): Wolfgang von Manner. German. Gothic script. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition. Small tears at borders.
General rule issued by the head office of the city of Brno: "His Highness decided, that from now on Jewish children can convert to Christianity only when their father converts". Signed (in print): Wolfgang von Manner. German. Gothic script. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition. Small tears at borders.
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January 19, 2011
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Umlaufsverordnung vom Brünner k. k. Kreisamte. Brno, 1808.
General ordinance issued by the royal representative in Brno. The ordinance instructs that morgues for Jews should be established in the cities where Jewish communities live, in order to prevent Jewish dead people from being seen. "Jews must establish morgues called 'Totenkammer' due to the Jewish tradition to bury the dead fast". German. Gothic script. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition, small tears at borders.
General ordinance issued by the royal representative in Brno. The ordinance instructs that morgues for Jews should be established in the cities where Jewish communities live, in order to prevent Jewish dead people from being seen. "Jews must establish morgues called 'Totenkammer' due to the Jewish tradition to bury the dead fast". German. Gothic script. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition, small tears at borders.
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January 19, 2011
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Un sämmtliche seelsorger der Brünner Diözes. Brno, 1824.
Rule sent to the Bishop of Brno. Jews are forbidden to celebrate Purim during "Lant" – the Easter fast, as a direct instruction by the king. The chief rabbi of the city must be informed of this new instruction. Signed (in print): Paul Ferdinand Niering von Hochheim. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Rule sent to the Bishop of Brno. Jews are forbidden to celebrate Purim during "Lant" – the Easter fast, as a direct instruction by the king. The chief rabbi of the city must be informed of this new instruction. Signed (in print): Paul Ferdinand Niering von Hochheim. Leaf 33 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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January 19, 2011
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An die gesammten herren schulendistrikts-aufseher der Brünner Diözes. Brno, 1828.
Instruction sent to the Bishop in the Brno district school. The document concerns the education of "Bnei Zion" in Jewish schools. The document announces that "Bnei Zion" have to be educated by Jewish teachers in Jewish schools only, and it is required that Jewish pupils be acquainted with the moral laws of the State. Signed (in print): Paul Ferdinand Niering von Hochheim. Leaf 34 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Instruction sent to the Bishop in the Brno district school. The document concerns the education of "Bnei Zion" in Jewish schools. The document announces that "Bnei Zion" have to be educated by Jewish teachers in Jewish schools only, and it is required that Jewish pupils be acquainted with the moral laws of the State. Signed (in print): Paul Ferdinand Niering von Hochheim. Leaf 34 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 19, 2011
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Wir Franz der Erste, von Gottes Gnaden Kaiser von Österreich. Vienna, 1806.
Taxes ordinance for all the citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Kingdom in the years 1807-1811. Legislated according to an order of Emperor Franz the First I in August 1806. With taxes-tables and sample forms.
Paragraph 21 refers to taxes applying to Jews. 15 pages, 31 cm. Good condition.
Taxes ordinance for all the citizens of the Austro-Hungarian Kingdom in the years 1807-1811. Legislated according to an order of Emperor Franz the First I in August 1806. With taxes-tables and sample forms.
Paragraph 21 refers to taxes applying to Jews. 15 pages, 31 cm. Good condition.
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