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Sold on 21 February 1996

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

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№ 480

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£25

Luigi Lablanche, white metal medal, 1825, by J. D. Boehm, Vienna, head r., reverse five line legend, 42mm (Niggl 1032; A.u.E. 371). Extremely fine, without corrosion but rather discoloured, rare (£20-25)

Lablanche, Luigi (1794-1858). Opera singer, son of a French émigré and an Irish mother, born and died in Naples.