Two rare publications from the Napoleon era:
1. Printed announcement, addressed to the Jews of France and Italy, from the rabbis assembled by Napoleon. Paris, Cheshvan [1806].
Announcement following the formation of the Fourth Coalition against France, addressed to the Jews of France and Italy to pray for the welfare and victory of Napoleon. Signed (in print) by 19 members of the assembly, headed by R. Yosef David Sinzheim (president of the Grand Sanhedrin of Paris).
[3] pages. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Minor tears to margins and folds. New leather binding.
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
2. Printed leaflet – prayer of the Jews of France and Italy for the victory of Emperor Napoleon, Cheshvan 1806. Paris: Imprimerie Impériale, 1806.
[3] pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Color paper wrapper, somewhat worn (sticker captioned: "Synagogue of the community").
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
