Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Three Documents – The Trieste Community and Francis I, First Emperor of Austria

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium

Three documents in Italian from the Trieste community in Italy, related to Francis I, first Emperor of Austria (began his reign as Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire). Italian.
• Two handwritten leaves, with a description of the visit of Francis I to the institutions of the Trieste Jewish community, 6 May 1816.
• Handwritten leaf, request for permit to serve as apothecaries. 5 October 1823.
• Printed booklet, sermon of R. Avraham di Colonia in honor of the birthday of Francis I.
4 paper items. Size varies. Fair-poor condition. Dampstains and traces of mold. Several tears.


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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Letters and Documents
Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Letters and Documents