Firenze; Novembre 1940-XIX
Hardcover. 4to. 92pp. Special edition of the Italian magazine "Firenze" bound in gold-stamped soft calf leather, resting in decorative cardboard slipcase. Red and white ribbons on front of slipcase all protected by mylar, slipcase in two parts with matching top-edge slide-on as issued. Published to commemorate Hitler's and Mussolini's meeting in Florence on October 28th, 1940. "Numero Speciale Dedicato All'Incontro del Duce col Führer Svoltosi in Firenze il 28 Ottobre 1940-XVIII. Sonderheft zum Andenken an die Zusammenkunft des Duce mit dem Führer in Florenz am 28 Oktober 1940-XVIII." Includes original illustrated wraps protected by glassine. Profusely illustrated with 6 reproductions of full-page plates in photogravure & 100 photographic reproductions in duo-tone & b/w of Hitler, Mussolini and their entourage as well as various art work & palaces. Gravures protected by tissue guard. Text in Italian and German. Closed tear along edge of slipcase firmly holding. Stain on back board. Slipcase in good, book in near fine condition. Rare special edition in a stunning binding. vg. Item #21687
Price: $600.00