Romussi, signed autograph letter, 1892

Carlo Romussi (1847-1913), signed autograph letter, int. The century. Gazzetta di Milano. Political Newspaper. Direction, Milan 14 January 1892, 4 sides of which 3 are written, 21 cm.

In the letter, the journalist, politician and numismatist Carlo Romussi informs about the publication, in the newspaper Il Secolo, of an article on the numismatic work of which his interlocutor is the author. Romussi writes: “It was too good a fact to omit. Unfortunately, we journalists have to talk about so many bad things, starting with politics! And it is a relief to be able to present a fact that honors humanity ”. The work to which Romussi refers is most likely La Numismatica di Solone Ambrosoli published by Hoepli in 1891, therefore it can be reasonably hypothesized that the recipient of this letter is precisely the illustrious numismatist Ambrosoli. After having communicated the article, Romussi dwells extensively on coins and medals, informing the recipient that one of his numismatics writing will soon be published: "As you will see, I tried to give readers an idea of Milanese coins , alternating gold, silver, copper, noting the most characteristic coins ". In this article he claims to have mentioned “the year 268 for Gallienus, because it was that of his death in our city, and 313 for Constantine because it was the one of the famous precursor of civilization, of religious tolerance”.

Overall in excellent condition, except for a small trace of adhesive tape removed on the third side, which does not cause missing or compromise the text. Letter of great interest.