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Hemingway, Ernest (Oak Park, 21 luglio 1899 – Ketchum, 2 luglio 1961), 1948

Lot consisting of a 1948 volume entitled "49 racconti" and a gold Revue watch, with dedications and an autographed card.

The book "49 racconti," with an ex-libris "Arnaldo Zamperetti" on the frontispiece, features Hemingway's dedication and handwritten signature to Ornella Zamperetti: "*ORNELLA* The fiftieth story written in my mind - Ernest Hemingway."
The Revue wristwatch, reference 1750671 in 750 18K gold, in its original box, bears the initials E.H. engraved on the caseback and a quill pen, the writer's symbol. The watch comes with an envelope signed E.H. and the handwritten note that reads, "September 48 To Ornella 'Miss Italia' a small watch to remind you of the good times. Ernest Hemingway."

An important gift, the gold watch engraved with the initials EH, accompanied by a bouquet of roses and a freshly signed book, "The Forty-Nine Stories," which Hemingway had delivered to Ornella, Arnaldo Zamperetti's younger sister, and future aunt of Aldo Zamperetti (born in 1951).

The volume is in fair condition, with signs of use and age, including missing parts, tears, and loose covers. It is clear that this volume is not intended to be considered an ideal book collection, but is considered memorabilia due to its provenance and handwritten dedication.
The watch is in good condition.
Hemingway's signatures and writings in the collection have been meticulously handwritten, a copy of which can be attached.

From the personal and family memories of Aldo Zamperetti, son of the Bolognese pharmacist Arnaldo Zamperetti, who became a close friend of Ernest Hemingway after a bet in a billiards game.
Ornella Zamperetti, Arnaldo's younger sister, participated in a Miss Italy pageant but came in second, causing Hemingway to lose a bet. Hemingway had offered his billiard cue as a prize in exchange for Arnaldo Zamperetti's payment for the alcohol consumed during the pageant. Having lost the bet, Hemingway was forced to give up his billiard cue to the young pharmacist Arnaldo.
From that moment, a sincere emotional bond developed between Hemingway and the Zamperetti family, and today we can relive the essence of their friendship through this collection of objects.
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