Benito Mussolini Scritti e Discorsi vol X e vol XI - con copia integrale autografo di D'Annunzio al Duce: A VISO APERTO per conquista impero fascista - 1936-1938
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Two original first edition Italian Fascist works by Mussolini, Scritti e Discorsi vol. X and XI, edited by Hoepli and published in 1936 and 1938 respectively, totaling 532 pages, on watermark paper with alternating sheets bearing Mussolini's signature and the fasces, and including a 10-page autograph letter from D'Annunzio to the Duce titled A Viso Aperto.
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Lotto of 2 original fascist (first edition) books of Scritti e Discorsi di Mussolini on thin, watermark paper bearing on alternating sheets Mussolini's signature and the fasces. Total pages 532
a) Volume of 226 pages printed in 1936 X of SCRITTI E DISCORSI DELL'IMPERO (from November 1935 to November 1936) where, at the explicit request of Gabriele d'Annunzio, granted by the Duce, the 10-page autograph letter "A Viso Aperto" addressed by the Poet to the Leader of Italy, founder of the empire, is reproduced in its full version. In it the Poet expresses his complete satisfaction with Mussolini's work for the good of Italy and his regret at not being able to fight anymore due to age.
b) Volume of 306 pages printed in 1938 XI of SCRITTI E DISCORSI (from November 1936 to May 1938) in which, among others, is present the speech announcing the formation of the Rome–Berlin axis that will lead Italy toward war
Books in very good condition with normal paper yellowing and minor damage to the covers. There are noted distortions on the rear cover of volume XI. Pages well bound
Lotto of 2 original fascist (first edition) books of Scritti e Discorsi di Mussolini on thin, watermark paper bearing on alternating sheets Mussolini's signature and the fasces. Total pages 532
a) Volume of 226 pages printed in 1936 X of SCRITTI E DISCORSI DELL'IMPERO (from November 1935 to November 1936) where, at the explicit request of Gabriele d'Annunzio, granted by the Duce, the 10-page autograph letter "A Viso Aperto" addressed by the Poet to the Leader of Italy, founder of the empire, is reproduced in its full version. In it the Poet expresses his complete satisfaction with Mussolini's work for the good of Italy and his regret at not being able to fight anymore due to age.
b) Volume of 306 pages printed in 1938 XI of SCRITTI E DISCORSI (from November 1936 to May 1938) in which, among others, is present the speech announcing the formation of the Rome–Berlin axis that will lead Italy toward war
Books in very good condition with normal paper yellowing and minor damage to the covers. There are noted distortions on the rear cover of volume XI. Pages well bound
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Africa, Biographies and memoirs, Colonial history, Europe, History, Law, Literature, Military, Politics, War history
Book title
con copia integrale autografo di D'Annunzio al Duce: A VISO APERTO per conquista impero fascista
Author/ Illustrator
Benito Mussolini Scritti e Discorsi vol X e vol XI
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1936
Publication year youngest item
1938
Edition
1st Edition
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hoepli
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
532
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