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The protagonists of the sieges of Montalcino in the 1500s. Review of historical facts and coins, by Ivo Caprioli, photographs by Massimo Macinai, Al. Sa. Ba., Siena 1989, pp. 52, splendid illustrations in col., Cm 20, br. and.

Catalog of the exhibition held in Montalcino in 1989, which includes a short afterword by the numismatist Luigi Simonetti.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Nunzia Manicardi, Vico D'Incerti. A century of love of politics and industry, Edizioni Il Fiorino, Modena 2014, pp. 126, 21 cm, br. and.

Biography of Vico D'Incerti created by the writer Nunzia Manicardi, based on the personal diaries of the numismatist, engineer and industrial manager Vico D'Incerti, who also contributed with numerous patents to the birth and affirmation of the great Italian industry of the first half of the twentieth century. He was also awarded several national prizes for having started the production of photographic and cinematographic equipment in Lombardy on an industrial basis. Very famous all over the world was his patent of the Rondine della Ferrania, the innovative camera that became the symbol of an era. He was one of the most active numismatists of the twentieth century.

New one. Rare.

Vico D'Incerti, Il Piave murmured ..., poster of the film, Policrom, Rome 1964, 71 x 34 cm.

The film "Il Piave mormorò ..." by numismatist Vico D'Incerti was presented in Italian cinemas in 1964. The shots were made with the aid of the optical printer D'Incerti. The numismatist, in fact, was also a well-known inventor of cinematographic machines and holder of dozens of international film and photographic patents. The film, which earned D'Incerti the Unesco prize for best educational subject, traces the alternating events of the Italian war, reviewing unpublished and original documents, the most dramatic facts and places of the long conflict: Montenero, San Michele, Carso, Adamello, Gorizia, Podgora, Trentino, etc. Here are some sequences dedicated to the last years of the fighting: the crossing of the Isonzo, the entry into Gorizia, the war in Cadore, the battle of the Bainsizza, the route of Caporetto, the retreat on the Piave, up to the victorious battle of Vittorio Veneto. There is no shortage of inserts dedicated to the military activity of the navy and aviation. Overall, the film, which met with considerable success, presents excellent material, without departing from a traditional reading of the conflict.

Folds and signs of aging.

A very rare document attesting to the intense cinematographic activity of Vico D'Incerti.

Beppe Ermentini, Franco Filanci, Stamp imprints obtained from postal stationery and used by post, sn, Reggio Emilia 1995, pp. 13-22, ill. bn, cm 27, br. and.

Extract from: Memoirs of the Italian Academy of Philatelic and Numismatic Studies, vol. VI, fasc. I, 1995.

Perfect condition.

Francesco della Martora: an economist in the 19th century Capitanata, edited by Luca Lombardi, Preface by Giuseppe Ruotolo, work published under the aegis of the Italian Academy of Numismatic Studies, Biblionumis Edizioni, Terlizzi 2016, pp. XVI, 68, 21 x 15 cm, editorial paperback, ISBN 978-88-99512-01-9.

Historical Sciences, 1. Series directed by Luca Lombardi.

Francesco della Martora (1809-1884) was a concrete protagonist of the economic, moral and civil development of the kingdom of the Two Sicilies, however his figure until now has been known only to a small circle of local scholars. Economist with an eclectic culture, with his multifaceted activity he played an important role in supporting, progressing and expanding the industry, agriculture and commerce of Capitanata and the surrounding areas, to the point that his ideas and his work were universally recognized. and appreciated. The analysis of the figure of Francesco della Martora and his activity is entrusted in this volume to two works. The first work, "A Foggia economist of the nineteenth century. Francesco della Martora", by Dr. A. Taronna, was prepared as a thesis for the Faculty of Law of the R. University of Bari, for the academic year 1931-32 . Unpublished to date and consisting of six chapters, the text is the result of careful investigation and presents the life, pragmatic nature and work of the economist of Capitanata with efficacy and compositional agility. The dissemination of this document after almost 90 years from its creation allows it to be rescued from oblivion, enriching with a piece the mosaic of the biographies published by the illustrious men of the kingdom of the Two Sicilies, in an area in which, today as at the time of the drafting of the work, is particularly lacking. This bibliographic insufficiency reveals the difficulties encountered by the author in his investigations and allows us to better appreciate the fruit of his labors. In the sparse bibliography available on the subject there is the "Funeral praise of the knight Francesco della Martora" made by E. Barone, the second work included in this volume. Printed for the first time in Foggia in 1884, for the types of the S. Pollice typolithographic establishment, it is anastatically re-proposed in this text to complete Dr. Taronna's paper. Two texts are therefore made available to scholars, as a tool for work and knowledge, from which peculiarities in the past little considered, or completely ignored, of the man della Martora and the economist della Martora emerge with vigor. Published by Luca Lombardi with a Preface by Giuseppe Ruotolo, the work, which constitutes the first volume of the Historical Sciences Series, was printed in a limited number of copies and on ivory paper. As proof of the exceptional nature of this publishing event, the publication is made under the aegis of the Italian Academy of Numismatic Studies.

Heraldic bookplate by Niccolò and Angelo Papadopoli Aldobrandini, steel engraving by Stern, Venice, second half of the 19th century, 94x64 mm.

Niccolò Papadopoli Aldobrandini (1841-1922), count, eminent numismatist and Italian politician. Angelo Papadopoli Aldobrandini (1843-1919), count, deputy and diplomat.

In excellent condition. Very rare.

Ex libris by John Pedersen, Boras (Sweden), first half of the 20th century, 57x49 mm on cardboard 210x155 mm.

John Pedersen (1890-1960), numismatist and founder of J. Pedersen Mynthandel, a historic Scandinavian company specializing in numismatics that still exists today. Initially an entrepreneur in the clothing sector, John Pedersen left this sector to devote himself to antiques. It is known that during an auction in 1930, he acquired a chest full of coins. This aroused in him the interest in numismatics, so much so that he was convinced to sell all the antiques in his possession to devote himself exclusively to coins and medals.

In excellent condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by Eugène Chaper, lithograph, Grenoble, mid 19th century, 57x44 mm on cardboard 105x67 mm.

Eugène Chaper (1827-1890), a well-known French politician and military engineer. In 1862 he became a member of the Académie Delphinale, holding the office of president from 1879. A well-known bibliophile, he has published many works on the subject. In his Castle of Eybens, he kept his very large library, which included great rarities and numerous autographs. He donated his collections to the Municipal Library of Grenoble and the Natural History Museum of the city. He was the brother of the zoologist and paleontologist Maurice Chaper and cousin of the President of the Republic of France Jean Casimir Perier.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by Eugène Chaper, lithograph, Grenoble, mid 19th century, 73x56 mm on cardboard 105x84 mm.

Eugène Chaper (1827-1890), a well-known French politician and military engineer. In 1862 he became a member of the Académie Delphinale, holding the office of president from 1879. A well-known bibliophile, he has published many works on the subject. In his Castle of Eybens, he kept his very large library, which included great rarities and numerous autographs. He donated his collections to the Municipal Library of Grenoble and the Natural History Museum of the city. He was the brother of the zoologist and paleontologist Maurice Chaper and cousin of the President of the Republic of France Jean Casimir Perier.

Minimal signs of aging, but overall in excellent condition. Extremely rare.

Heraldic and numismatic bookplate by Edmund Lincoln Baylies, steel engraving by Stern (Paris), New York, late 19th century, 89x80 mm.

Edmund Lincoln Baylies (1857-1932), lawyer.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate of the Castle of Rosny-sur-Sein, Marie Paul Jules Lebaudy, steel engraving by Stern, France, late 19th century, 78x69 mm.

Rosny-sur-Sein Castle was built in the 16th century on the ruins of a fortified manor and over the centuries it was owned by several French noble families. Until 1955 it was owned by the Lebaudy family. Marie Paul Jules Lebaudy (1858-1937).

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by Yves Guermont, steel engraving by Stern, Lorraine, late 19th century, 85x70 mm.

Yves Guermont, prior of Rozerieulles, of the Abbey of Mouzon.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by Louis Vaille, color woodcut by Charles Favet (opus 447), France, first half of the 20th century, 116x80 mm.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by Alfred Bovet, steel engraving by Stern (Paris), France, mid 19th century, 65x65 mm.

Alfred Bovet (1841-1900), was a passionate bibliophile. His very rich and precious collection of autographs was described by Etienne Charavay, in the work Lettres autographes composant la collection de M. Alfred Bovet, published in Paris in 1887.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Numismatic bookplate by J. Davenport-Wheeler, steel engraving, New Haven (USA), mid 19th century, 107x80 mm.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Ex libris by Maurice Himly, zincography, Strasbourg, mid 19th century, 113x91 mm.

Maurice Himly (1857-1904), numismatist and member of numerous scientific societies.

Small stamp of membership on the reverse.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Ex libris by A. Jouffray, France, second half of the 19th century, 72x125 mm.

A. Jouffray, numismatist and author of publications.

Very good condition. Very rare.

Ex libris by Raymond Bourriau, engraving by MP, Versailles, 1951, 75x75 mm.

Raymond Bourriau, numismatist and author of several publications.

Small stamp of membership on the reverse.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Heraldic bookplate by Louis Deschamps De Pas, copper engraving, France, mid 19th century, 94x93 mm.

Louis Deschamps De Pas (1816-1890), French numismatist, historian and archaeologist, author of various writings.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Heraldic bookplate by Auguste Babut de Rosan, steel engraving by Stern, France, late 19th century, 82x60 mm.

Auguste Babut de Rosan (1854-1926), numismatist, adjunct captain of the 31st French infantry regiment. He was a great collector, he put together a remarkable numismatic library, which he left at the Musée de la Monnaie, and a partner of several European numismatic societies.

Very good condition. Extremely rare.

Raffaele Iula, Introduction to Salerno numismatics, Editrice Diana, Italian Numismatic Cultural Association, Formia 2016, pp. 111, numerous illustrations bn and col., Cm 24, br. and.

Series: Nummus et Historia XXX.

Dissemination volume that effectively presents issues concerning the numismatics of Salerno. Aimed at enthusiasts and scholars of this coinage, it aims to provide a synthesis of the most common, but still little investigated aspects of the coins of the Salerno mint. In fact, the text deals with topics such as: the history of the studies that contributed to the increase in knowledge of these coins, the technical aspects concerning the minting of coins in the early medieval period, the artistic style in the various historical phases of the coin workshop. A substantial bibliography closes the text.

Camillo Brambilla, Unpublished Tremisse in the name of Desiderio king of the Lombards, Fratelli Fusi Printing House, Pavia 1888, pp. 26, ill., Cm 28, editorial paperback with elegant embossed and gold decorations.

On the first page there is a beautiful original photograph applied to the albumin reproducing the coin object of the study.

In perfect condition. Extremely rare.

Salvatore Consoli Vasta, Studies on public loans and paper money, by Nicola Jovene Libraio-Editore, Naples 1879, pp. IV, 348, 20 cm, br. and.

There are several interesting chapters, including: Nature and variety of public loans; Financial state of Italy from 1860 to 1872; Paper money; Difference between banknote and metallic currency; Bill of 1844; Governments issue the card in their own name or appoint one or more banks; Influence on paper money; Law's system and other systems based on ordinary paper circulation; The international exchange; History of paper money in: France, England, Russia, Austria, America, Italy; The legal tender in Italy from 1870 to 1875; Discussion in parliament in May 1876 between the partisans and the opponents of the bank unit; The Depretis project; etc.

A few very small defects on the edges of the paperback, otherwise intact and in excellent condition.

Work of extreme rarity, missing in all specialized libraries repertoriate.

Cornelio Desimoni, The first silver coins of the mint of Genoa and their value (1139-1493), Tip. of the R. sordo-muti institute, Genoa 1889, pp. 177-223, ill., 28 cm, br. in lily paper.

Extract from: Proceedings of the Ligurian Society of Homeland History, vol. XIX.

Elegant ex libris on the back cover, on the first cover piece of paper taken from the sales price list from which the publication comes.

In excellent condition. Extremely rare.