Rotary heritage: an exclusive collection
Thursday 26 March 2026, 07:00 PM • Milan
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SALE 349
Auction details
The 100 lots on offer trace the evolution of Rotary from its origins — with the rare Code of Ethics signed by Paul Harris, one of the founders — to the 1950s, through photographs and memorabilia from international conventions, Rotary cruises, and a refined section dedicated to women in Rotary with jewellery and costume jewellery. The collection is completed by correspondence, plaques, medals, pennants, stamps, magazines and books.
These objects and documents are united by the famous symbol of the blue and gold cogwheel: the blue recalls the sky and the universality of Rotary, the gold the purity and richness of its actions.
These are signs and testimonies that tell of Rotary's vocation to service and its worldwide expansion, a true engine of peace and brotherhood among peoples.
SESSION
Exhibition
24–25–26 MarchFrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Milan, Via dei Bossi 2, 20121
Conditions of Sale
The Rare Books, Autographs and Early Printed Books Department finds its roots in the decennial experience of Fabio Massimo Bertolo and Silvia Ferrini, and their extensive knowledge of the national and international market.
Sales include all bibliophile areas: from incunabula to modern editions, from illuminated manuscripts to illustrated books produced over the centuries, from local history to the masterpieces of national typography, notwithstanding ancient and early modern printed books, atlases and cartography.
A constant presence is indeed that of the manuscripts and autographs of all periods and genres, alongside historically and culturally-relevant archives, funds and epistolary collections.
In parallel to regular auction sales, the department follows Private Transactions – upon private and institutional clients’ requests – of single works and entire collections. Estimates are always free of charge and are offered with the utmost discretion.
For inheritance and insurance purposes, the department provides fee-based expertise and estimates. Our specialists are registered Periti within the Camera di Commercio.
Our specialists are available for free valuations of single items and entire collections of rare books and libraries, for auction sales in Rome, and expertise for insurance or inheritance purposes.
For all enquires and valuations:
libriestampe@finarte.it
Rome Office: +39 06 6791107