95.00€
Offered is a fascinating lot of three original public lottery receipts, issued in Turin (Torino) in August 1865, during the early years of the newly established Kingdom of Italy.
Dating from only four years after Italian unification, these documents provide a remarkable glimpse into the administrative, financial and social life of 19th-century Italy.
The receipts relate to the “Lotto Pubblico del Regno d’Italia” and the “Estrazione di Torino” (Turin lottery draw). Each example features period-printed decoration, official markings and handwritten entries recording the numbers played.
The printed forms include historical prize categories such as Ambo, Terno and Quaterno, together with handwritten details and original signatures of the lottery receiver (Il Ricevitore). The decorative engraved borders and references to the royal authority of the Kingdom of Italy further enhance their historical character.
These original receipts are attractive examples of 19th-century Italian paper ephemera, documenting the organization of public lotteries during the first decade following the unification of Italy.
Beyond their connection with the history of the Italian lottery, they are interesting examples of everyday administrative and financial paperwork from the early Kingdom of Italy, preserving both printed and handwritten elements from the period.
They will appeal to collectors of Italian history, historical documents, lottery memorabilia, antique paper ephemera, financial documents, royal-era material and 19th-century manuscripts.
Good antique condition, consistent with an original paper document more than 160 years old.
The receipts display natural signs of age and use, including light folds and creases, natural paper toning, minor edge wear and occasional light fraying. The printed text, handwritten lottery numbers and original ink signatures remain clear and legible.
No restorations are known. The documents are offered in their original antique condition.
The three receipts are offered together as one complete lot.
A charming and historically significant group of original Turin lottery documents from 1865, dating from the formative years of the Kingdom of Italy. Their combination of official printed design, handwritten entries, signatures and royal-era references makes this an appealing lot for collectors of Italian historical ephemera and 19th-century documents.
