Promis, signed autograph letter, 1882

Vincenzo Promis (1839-1889), signed autograph letter, int. dry Library of SM, Milan 9 October 1882, p. 1 writing on the front and back, 21 cm.

In the letter the illustrious numismatist, historian and epigraphist Vincenzo Promis provides meticulous information to a collector about a medal submitted to him for examination. The scholar initially claims that he has never seen a similar medal in Turin, perhaps, he says, specimens of this type are found in Milan or Florence. He also claims to have consulted many works in search of information, including the Bolgenthal manual, but in vain. However, the identification of the medal was possible thanks to the interest of "an intelligent German numismatist" who, after studying it, was able to classify it and attribute it to the city of Vienna. After having fully answered the questions of his interlocutor in four points, Promis closes the letter by communicating the greetings of Antonio Manno (1834-1918), historian and senator of the Kingdom, his friend, with whom he made printed works.

Of great interest. In perfect condition.

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Vincenzo Promis (1839-1889). Numismatist, historian, epigraphist, director of the Library and Royal Medal of Turin since 1874. He published many numismatic studies, among the most important it is worth mentioning Synoptic Tables of the coins minted in Italy and by Italians abroad from the seventh century to the whole of the year 1868 (Turin 1869). He also published works on the Savoy, archeology, philology and seal research. He collaborated with Antonio Manno in the preparation of the historical Bibliography of the states of the Savoy monarchy (published in 10 volumes, between 1884 and 1934).

Antonio Manno (1834-1918). Scholar and historian, senator of the Kingdom since 1910. He gave life to the collection on the war campaigns in Piedmont from 1703 to 1708 (ed. 1907). He devised the Historical Bibliography of the States of the Savoy monarchy and the Library of recent Italian history (ed. 1907). The work on the Subalpine Patriciate (1895-1906) began. He was also a member of the Heraldic Council.

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