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Genealogiy - Noble Families Among the Sephardic Jews – A Majestic, Rare Work of Sephardic Genealogical Heritage! - A visually stunning and intellectually rich treasure: Noble Families Among the Sephardic Jews (Oxford University Press, 1936) is an extraordinary compilation of four essential essays by Isaac Da Costa, Bertram Brewster, and the eminent historian Cecil Roth. This deluxe edition unveils the noble lineages of Sephardic Jewry with a special focus on the Capadose family and their dramatic conversion to Christianity – a story told with grace, depth, and rare documentation. The volume features 44 full-page photographic plates (on glossy paper) reproducing rare portraits, archival documents, and historical artifacts – each protected by original tissue guards with detailed printed captions. Its centerpiece: a magnificent folding family tree of the Capadose family (16.5 x 20 inches), tipped opposite p.188 – a genealogical gem and visual feast for the eye. This large-format, hardcover edition is a masterpiece of scholarship and design – exceptionally rare and highly collectible, perfect for historians, bibliophiles, and collectors of Judaica. 📌 An unmatched historical work – the kind that defines collections.