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Hemingway, Ernest (Oak Park, 21 luglio 1899 – Ketchum, 2 luglio 1961), 1950s

Lot consisting of a portable gramophone that belonged to Ernest Hemingway and a set of eight 10" vinyl records.

The gramophone is a portable FONOLA model LA FONOTECNICA, complete with a fold-out case in wood with a leatherette cover, featuring a carrying handle. On the front of the lid is a brass plate engraved with the name ERNEST HEMINGWAY. The case also features a plaque advertising the Hotel Posta in Cortina.
The eight 10" vinyl records, jazz in style, all personalized with the initials E.H. within a circle, stamped on the covers, one of which is autographed by musician Benny Goodman with the dedication "To Ernest - Best wishes - Benny Goodman."

Hemingway's signatures and writings in the collection have been subjected to a meticulous handwriting examination, a documentary 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 in exchange for Arnaldo Zamperetti's payment for the alcohol consumed during the beauty contest. Having lost the bet, Hemingway had to give up his billiard cue to the young pharmacist Arnaldo.
From that moment on, a sincere emotional bond was born between Hemingway and the Zamperetti family, and today we can relive the essence of their friendship together through this collection of objects.
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MEMORABILIA. Hemingway, Maradona, L. Battisti and other 20th Century Icons

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