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Italy Italian Judaica, Jews in Ghetto Rome and the Holy See. Le Saint-Siège et les Juifs: Le Ghetto à Rome. 1891. Deluxe issue: inscribed by the Author twice, special paper and numbered copy 23/50. Ex library copy. 339 + 7 + 24 pages. Original binding. 25 x 16.5 cm. Quite good condition. 1.200 k”g - Title: Le Saint-Siège et les Juifs: Le Ghetto à Rome Author: Emmanuel Rodocanachi Publication: Paris, Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1891 Language: French Edition: Numbered Limited Edition, No. 23 of 50 copies printed on heavy paper Illustrations: Includes a colored frontispiece depicting a 14th-century Italian Jew Additional Inclusions:     Supplementary Material: Seven pages of smaller size [Specify content if known]     Separate Conference Publication: A 24-page booklet on a conference also inscribed  by the author. ”Le Saint-Siège et les Juifs : le ghetto à Rome” is a book written by Emmanuel Rodocanachi and published in Paris in 1891. The book examines the history of the Jewish community in Rome, focusing on the establishment and existence of the Roman Ghetto under the authority of the Papacy. It provides insights into the relationship between the Catholic Church (the Holy See) and the Jewish population, exploring the social, cultural, and religious dynamics within the ghetto. The work includes a colored frontispiece depicting an Italian Jew from the 14th century. This book offers valuable historical perspectives on the interactions between the Holy See and the Jews in Rome.​ Special Features:     Limited Edition: This is copy number 23 of only 50 printed on heavy paper, enhancing its rarity and appeal to collectors.          Supplementary Materials: The inclusion of seven smaller-sized pages and a separate 24-page conference booklet provides additional context and depth, possibly offering insights into contemporary scholarly discussions or related events of the period. Of special interest to Judaica collectors, this work bridges religious history and Jewish diaspora studies. The inclusion of a colored frontispiece depicting a 14th-century Italian Jew adds further visual and historical value.