RARE 1996 18K AURORA #370/599 200TH ITALIAN FLAG FOUNTAIN 3PC PENS BENEDICT XVI

Description

TRIVIA:
POPE BENEDICT XVI WAS GIVEN A SIMILAR/EXACT AURORA TRIO PEN SET AS ONE OF HIS LAST PARTING GIFTS BY OUTGOING ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER MARIO MONTI, DURING A PRIVATE AUDIENCE, IN LATE FEBRUARY 2013.
(I SAW THE PRESENTATION IN THE ROME REPORTS VIDEO! WOW)
AURORA RARE MATCHING SET
L.E. NO. 370 / 599 ON EACH PEN!
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1996 AURORA FOUNTAIN PEN TRIO
200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ITALIAN FLAG
NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF THIS RARE COLLECTIBLE.  PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS AND I SHALL BE HAPPY TO RESPOND.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND MUCH ALOHAS!
ALL BOX *, PACKAGING & PAPERS INCLUDED
Circa 1996-97
Aurora Italian Flag Trio 18K GOLD Nib sizes are as follows:
Green: Nib size - FINE (F)
Red:
Nib size - BROAD (B)
White:  Nib size - MEDIUM (M)
1997 numbered fountain pens were produced for this limited edition series.
Available as a set of three (3) pens are Limited Edition Numbers: 001 to 599; and individually numbered pen are numbered from: 600 to 1997
Rarely seen on eBay, lucky winning bidder will receive an exquisite set of three (3) Aurora Fountain pens in Green, Red and White.
Manufactured in Italy, each matching fountain pen has No. 370 embossed/ engraved on the side of top cap.
In new and never inked condition.  Each fountain pen comes with an exquisite
18K Gold ornate nib.
To celebrate the 200
th
Anniversary of the Italian Flag, Aurora designed an elegant series of three fountain pens, one green, one white and one red, which are dedicated to the flag - A symbol of unity for all countries.  To recap, the head cap of the fountain pens features a reproduction of the first Italian Flag which was designed in 1797; and comes with a classic jewel clip and a solid 18k gold nib on an ebonite feeder.
Please know that my .
jpgs are of the actual Aurora pen set.
This is the first time I've opened the box since purchased from a dealer earlier in 2013.  Fountain pens were taken out for this photo shoot and promptly replaced.  I tried to take close ups to show that these pens have never been inked.  As noted, there is some damage to the outer box.  There is also an Aurora box outer packaging which list the Limited Edition number 370.  This outer packaging is in good condition given its age.  Light wear and some curl.  Please know it does not detract from the beauty of these magnificent Fountain pens.
In Original Boxed Condition / Never Inked or Used.  Box* has slight damage (chipped in the middle to lower right side as per .jpgs  4 and 12 for actual condition).
Bit of Trivia:
Pope Benedict XVI was given this exact three piece set by outgoing Italian Prime Minister, Mario Monti, during his last official at the Apostolic Palace official visit a few days, i.e., in mid-February, 2013, just before his resignation.
Grateful if buyers would please review carefully the jpgs.
All paperwork and outer box lining are included.
Each fountain pen measures approximately 5.1 inches or 13.0 cm closed.
Imprinted with a "B" for Broad; "M" for Medium and "F" for Fine nib.
As all Aurora aficionados know,  that these Italian manufactured Aurora pens are known for their ornate exquisite nibs in solid 18K gold.
HISTORY OF THIS AURORA ITALIAN FLAG TRIO
This exclusive fountain pen set was created by Aurora in collaboration with the National Association of the First Italian Flag Committee.
Cap ring is engraved with “AURORA” and the Crossed Flags.
On the top of the pen cap, is a reproduction of the first Italian flag.
According to the internet and other listings, the material is resin as in Auroloide for the Green fountain pen.
All three of these Aurora fountain pens are finished in 23K Gold Plate and features a central ring with crossed flags as well as a hidden reservoir system.
PLEASE NOTE:
To recap, this Aurora fountain pen set comes in the original Aurora black box with white lining and the Aurora Italian flag plaque. On the outer box, the right side of the box casing, there is some damage to the box (as shown in the photo) AND the three pens are in perfect condition.  Does not detract from the beauty of this set.
This is truly the
perfect gift for yourself or your favorite
pen aficionado
!
High bidder within the USA to pay for insured PRIORITY AIR with tracking to ensure a safe delivery.
Thank you for looking. Good luck with your bidding! With lots of Aloha!