Bidspirit auction | Triumph of the Virtues. Triumphos

Triumph of the Virtues. Triumphos da Virtude. Amsterdam, 1788 - Sermon delivered by Rabbi David Hacohen da Zivido at the synagogue of Amsterdam for the visit of the Prince of Orange. Rare historical book.  ”Triumph of the Virtues” A sermon delivered by Rabbi David Hacohen da Zivido, the Chacham of the Portuguese community of Amsterdam, for the birthday of Wilhelm V, Stadtholder of Holland, Prince of Orange and Nassau. On March 8, 1788, following a struggle in Holland between the Patriots who dreamt of a democratic regime and the Orangists who supported the Prince having wide powers, the community announced its loyalty to the Orangists. The Prince rewarded it by a visit to the Snoge - the synagogue of the community, a visit for which, apparently, this congratulatory speech was given. Portuguese and some Hebrew.  Amsterdam 1788.  26 pp. Very good condition.