Letter: L-G Misc. 30

Letter L-G Misc. 30

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Shelfmark
L-G Misc. 30
Primary Language
Hebrew

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Description

Letter in Hebrew. Probably written in Corfu, probably addressed to al-Shaykh Yūnus. In Hebrew. Dating: Late, perhaps 16th century. Discussing competition between Venetians and other traders involved in the spice business as well as seeking the involvement of "the princes" and "the king." Information from A. David's edition via FGP.

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Origin
Corfu

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Collection
Bodleian Library and Cambridge University Library (jointly owned) , Lewis-Gibson
Historical shelfmarks
West. Coll. (Westminster College), Frag. Cairens., fol. 30; West. Coll. (Westminster College), Frag. Cairens., f. 30
Input date
In PGP since 2019
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Transcription
Translation

L-G Misc. 30 1r

°
1r

L-G Misc. 30 1v

°
1v
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Bodleian Library and Cambridge University Library (jointly owned) , Lewis-Gibson, L-G Misc. 30. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/26606/ (accessed October 14, 2026).