Board game - "EMPIRE: Trionfi e umiliazioni per il potere", 1979 - COMPLETO in sacchetti chiusi e Scatola
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Empire: Trionfi e umiliazioni per il potere, an IT (International Team) board game from Italy, in as-new condition, complete with sealed bags, manual and the original box.
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Rewrite the Napoleonic-Strategic History: A Rare Gem of Italian Vintage!
For true wargame connoisseurs and collectors of vintage board games, we present EMPIRE - Triumphs and Humiliations for Power, one of the most fascinating and sought-after productions signed by the legendary Milanese publishing house International Team (IT) in 1979.
Founded in Milan in the 1970s, International Team was a true pioneer in developing high-quality board games in Europe, famed for the obsessive care given to materials, the splendid multilingual graphics, and the distinctive elegant packaging.
Behind the conception of Empire is the illustrious signature of Marco Donadoni, one of the most famous and influential Italian game designers of the era. The games IT created in the 1970s and 1980s are today regarded as genuine museum pieces and cult objects for collectors worldwide.
Why this piece should not be missing from your collection?
A finely decorated board with gold details and richly illustrated tiles/markers featuring Napoleonic-era military uniforms. It includes the original box with the iconic portrait of Napoleon on the throne, die-cut/numbered cards, metal and plastic markers, coins, and the original rulebook.
Well-preserved instances of International Team register a continually rising collectible value. This is practically new, only 1 bag has been opened!
An unmissable opportunity to bring home a piece of Italian ludic design history.
Grab this classic now and dominate the continent!
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateRewrite the Napoleonic-Strategic History: A Rare Gem of Italian Vintage!
For true wargame connoisseurs and collectors of vintage board games, we present EMPIRE - Triumphs and Humiliations for Power, one of the most fascinating and sought-after productions signed by the legendary Milanese publishing house International Team (IT) in 1979.
Founded in Milan in the 1970s, International Team was a true pioneer in developing high-quality board games in Europe, famed for the obsessive care given to materials, the splendid multilingual graphics, and the distinctive elegant packaging.
Behind the conception of Empire is the illustrious signature of Marco Donadoni, one of the most famous and influential Italian game designers of the era. The games IT created in the 1970s and 1980s are today regarded as genuine museum pieces and cult objects for collectors worldwide.
Why this piece should not be missing from your collection?
A finely decorated board with gold details and richly illustrated tiles/markers featuring Napoleonic-era military uniforms. It includes the original box with the iconic portrait of Napoleon on the throne, die-cut/numbered cards, metal and plastic markers, coins, and the original rulebook.
Well-preserved instances of International Team register a continually rising collectible value. This is practically new, only 1 bag has been opened!
An unmissable opportunity to bring home a piece of Italian ludic design history.
Grab this classic now and dominate the continent!
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
International Team (IT)
Model/name
"EMPIRE: Trionfi e umiliazioni per il potere", 1979 - COMPLETO in sacchetti chiusi e Scatola
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Mint
Packaging
in unopened polybags, with manual, with original box
Estimated period
1960-1970
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