Three booklets of prayers and poems, printed in Amsterdam in the early 19th century in honor of Napoleon Bonaparte and his brother King Louis Bonaparte of Holland:
• Poem in honor of King Louis Napoleon of Holland. [Amsterdam: Van Embden, 1808]. Title page (with translator's introduction) lacking.
Poem in honor of Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846), younger brother of Napoleon, who ruled as King of Holland from 1806-1810. Louis was known for his enlightened and tolerant attitude towards the Jewish community, and he worked to grant them emancipation and equal rights. French original and Hebrew translation.
2-4 leaves. Leaf 1 (title page) lacking. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases. New binding and endpapers.
• Poem and prayer upon visit of Napoleon to Amsterdam. [Amsterdam, 1811]. Hebrew and French. Additional title page in French. Hebrew and French translation on facing pages.
Poems and prayers authored for Napoleon's historical visit to Amsterdam in October 1811, then annexed to France as its third capital city. At his official visit to the Great Synagogue of the Sephardic-Portuguese community, he was honorably received and R. Daniel HaKohen d'Azevedo recited a festive prayer in his honor.
[18] pages. High-quality paper. Approx. 20 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Gilt edges. Original red binding, with gilt decorations.
• Kol Todah Tol Techinah Kol Zimrah Kol Rinah, March 20, 1811. Amsterdam: Belinfante brothers, [1811].
Prayer booklet in honor of the birthday of Napoleon II (1811-1832), son of Napoleon I and Empress Marie-Louise, styled King of Rome. Prayers held in the Sephardic-Portuguese community on Shabbat, 28th Adar (March 23) 1811.
On last leaf, detailed description of the ceremonies in French.
[12] pages. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Large stains and dampstains. Original paper wrapper.
Bookplates of Mozes Heiman Gans.
