Description: OF THE MANY ERUPTIONS OF MOUNT VESUVIUS, THE MOST FAMOUS IS ITS ERUPTION IN 79 AD THAT BURIED THE SETTLEMENT OF POMPEII, WHICH WAS ONE OF THE DEADLIEST IN EUROPEAN HISTORY, BUT IN APRIL 1906 PROFESSOR MATTEUCCI AND HIS SMALL GROUP OF COMPATRIOTS BRAVELY MANNED THE VESUVIAN OBSERVATORY FOR MANY DAYS AS ANOTHER CATASTROPHIC ERUPTION UNFOLDED AROUND THEM. “NO EARTHLY POWER COULD NOW PREVENT WHAT WAS TO FOLLOW”: 500 DEATHS, 800 WOUNDED, AND 80 THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES. RAFFAELE VITTORIO MATTEUCCI(1862-1909) SIGNED CARD, “R. V. Matteucci”, on a card 5 x 2.75 which bears the stamp “REALE OSSERVATORIA VESUVIANO”, by the Italian geologist and volcanologist who was the fourth Director of the Vesuvian Observatory, located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near, Naples, Italy. Founded in 1841, it is the oldest valcanology observatory in the world. It was built just two kilometers away from the crater of Vesuvius, in a historical period of enthusiasm for science in general and for studies on terrestrial magnetism in particular. The observatory has always been at the forefront in the management of the most important seismic and volcanic emergencies in Italy. Our own research has provided some interesting details about the event: On the morning of April 8,an especially strong shock jolted the building, and cracks shot through the walls above the arched doors and through the floor across the building’s entire east-west wing. As they watched, a column of gas, lava, and rock fell in a titanic bombardment that buried the countryside three feet deep. The mountain was an open pipe for a jet of gas that roared up from the bowels of the earth. The noise was unimaginably loud. Life in the Observatory was difficult. Abrasive grit was everywhere, rubbing their eyes raw, plugging their noses, and coating their throats. They began to have trouble breathing because of the Carbon Dioxide gas. By April 22, the eruption was finally over and the Royal Palace in Rome announced that the king was awarding Matteucci the Rank of Commander of the Order of the Crown. Relief contributions began to pour in from around the world. New Yorkers sent $10,000, and proceeds were promised from a benefit concert at the Metropolitan Opera House featuring the top talents then in the city. Frank Farrell, owner of the fledgling New York Yankees, offered his share of the gate receipts from a game with the Boston Red Sox. More money came from the mayors of Indianapolis and Jersey City. The card is in fine condition, with minor age toning. #12615 Certificate of Authenticity This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Our commitment to authenticity and customer satisfaction are the reasons why we've been able to stay in business for so long (since 1985)! Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This isour 34th year in business. We closed our retail galleries and noware totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337,PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additionsto long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors lookingfor trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for thatspecial person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Be sure to add us to your favorites list.Also take a look at the hundreds of other items we have in our eBay store. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongestguarantees available by any dealer. Weunconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, withouttime limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearlystating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties,taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Thesecharges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country'scustoms office to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them foradditional shipping charges.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Nokomis, Florida
End Time: 2023-12-08T17:02:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Country/Region of Manufacture: India
