1. Formular wie die Juden den erhaltenen Schutz-Brief zu beschwohren haben. [Hessen, Darmstadt, 1720]. Version of the oath that Jews must take when they appear before the government to receive protective letters. The document details the version of the oath to be read before the Jews in German, and also the version of testimony that the Jew must say with his head covered, in German and in Hebrew (printed in the Latin alphabet, with mistakes). "Losissa etschen Adonay eloecha Laschaff kilo rennaqqe Adonay etascherlissa etschemo laxhoff" - "Do not use the name of your G-d in vain, because G-d will not forgive he who uses his name in vain". [2] leaves, 35 cm. Good condition, creases to margins and several stains.
2. Von Gottes Gnaden wir Ludwig A document on behalf of Prince Ludwig of Hessen, December 19, 1786. It is addressed to the officers of his principality in the various regions in regard to Section no. 10 of The Jews' Regulations from 1728, and to the commercial relations between Jews and Christian citizens, especially to the fine of 20 Gulden (or more) imposed on a Jew that lent money. [2] leaves, 35 cm. Good condition, creases to margins and several stains.
3. Ordnung unser georgen von gottes gnaden Darmstadt, 1661. A document containing 20 sections of regulations regarding government ordinances, civil and religious obligations and rights, all pertaining to the Jews, on behalf of the Landgrat (prince of eight small principalities) George. An early and rare document. [4] leaves, 35 cm. Good condition, stains.
4. Von gottes gnaden, Ernst Ludwig, Landgrat. Darmstadt, 1719. A document on behalf of Prince Ernst Ludwig, signed by him or in his name by a secretary or clerk, regarding the document mentioned above. It details the penalties to be imposed on Jewish tradesmen that carry out commerce in their houses or in markets on Christian holidays, including Sundays. [2] leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition, minor tears to margins.