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19371711611937. FASCISM. 128a Legione Camicie nere: documentario fotografico dell'attività svolta durante la campagna per la conquista dell'Impero Fascista. 204 pp. illustrated throughout. Folio 390 x 290 mm. publisher's elaborately decorated binding. N.p.: 1937. A classic example of fascist book production from the extravagant binding with its gilt bayonet to the endless photographs glorifying Italian achievements. A fine copy of a fragile and rare book for which OCLC lists only 3 copies all in Italy. Grillo Il Libro Fotografico Italiano 1931-1941. pp. 132-133. unknown
194240820Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House 1942. First edition. Softcover. g to g. Duodecimo. 46 2pp. Original printed wraps with publisher's device on cover. Report of Anti-Fascist Meeting of Soviet Workers in Art and Literature Moscow November 29 1942. opening speech by the chairman A. N. Tolstoy a Russian and Soviet writer of science fiction and historical novels. Contributions by D. D. Shostakovich composer and pianist A. M. Gerasimov leading painter and proponent of Soviet Realism and others with statements on the barbarism of the Germans and the united efforts to ward of the intruders and reestablish the grand tradition of art and science in the Soviet Union. Wraps sunned along edges block age-toned. Wraps in overall good interior in good condition. Foreign Languages Publishing House unknown
3-84007Napoli 1939 Anno IX n° 5 6 7 9 11 12 sei fascicoli in-8vo grande pp. 120-XX circa cadauno. Tutti in ottimo stato diconservazione. unknown
194241506New York: British Information Services 1942. First edition. Softcover. g to vg. Octavo. 18 unpaginated pages. Original illustrated wraps with black lettering on covers. Content printed on inside covers. Covers with striking artwork of the bombing of London during The Blitz. An impressive collection of b/w photographs photomontages and drawings depicting the German air strikes on London Rotterdam and Warsaw as well as British air strikes on Germany from July 1940 through June 1942. Pamphlet with graphic depiction of raids with detailed information on volume of bombs dropped by each side. The last chapter's headline: There can be but one end. .the complete disruption of the German war machine." Minor wear with light foxing at bottom of front cover and vertical folding crease throughout. Staples of binding missing therefore loose leaves. Wraps in overall good interior in very good condition. British Information Services unknown
19381711871938. ROME. Bozzetti di addobbo dell'urbe per la visita del Führer. Die Ausschmueckungsentwuerfe der Stadt Roms fuer den Besuch des Fuehrers. Folio 316 x 321 mm. publisher's cloth. Rome: n.p. 1938. An extremely pompous tome published to celebrate Hitler's visit to Rome. Perhaps the bad taste is a reflection of the visitor rather than the hosts. Signed by the governor of Rome Piero Colonna with his calling card laid in. OCLC lists only the Wolfsonian and Cleveland Public Library in the U.S. plus 5 in Europe. hardcover
193434090Paris: Éditions du Carrefour 1934. First Edition. Octavo 23cm.; drab card wrappers; 461pp.; 20 leaves of photographic plates facsimiles in text throughout. A Very Good sound copy albeit lacking all but the mounted flaps of the John Heartfield dust jacket. The second of the "Brown Books" in which first appeared the theory that the Nazis were behing the Reichstag fire of 1933. Two Carrefour prospectuses for this and another title laid in. Éditions du Carrefour unknown
194053607Innsbruck: NS Gauverlag und Druckerei Tirol 1940. First edition. Softcover. Very good condition. Quarto. 92pp. 4 maps one folding. Original white wraps with color-illustrated dustjacket glued to spine red lettering on cover. Publisher's device on title page. Released by the Reichenhall Mountain Artillery Division. With a preface of the Mountain Division Commander.<br /> <br /> "The collective experience has pulled the division together. On the memorable 13th of March in 1938 we marched across that border put between the German clans by Versailles we were at the front when the Führer guided his homeland into the Reich. We were at the front again in October of 1938 when the German Army brought freedom to the brothers in the Sudetenland. And for the third time we followed the call of the Führer in September 1939; unparalleled was the triumphal campaign of our First Mountain Division through Galicia all the way to Lemberg." This description of the Poland Campaign is illustrated with b/w photographs throughout and contains four maps one of them folding illustrating the campaign. Printed in red black and white. Text in German Gothic script. Light damp-staining on inside front cover. NS Gauverlag und Druckerei Tirol unknown
19381710561938. TORINO. EIAR: anno XVII. Unpaginated illustrated throughout. Folio 286 x 235 mm. publisher's boards. Firenze: Ballerini 1938. This is certainly one of the best examples of the fascist book where a work of otherwise no redeeming value is made desirable through its brilliant design. The designer has sought to go beyond the endless pictures of Mussolini using imaginative layouts and plentiful photomontage. The boards are bowed but otherwise a fine copy of a rare book with OCLC listing only a copy at the University of Amsterdam. Grillo Il Libro Fotografico Italiano 1931-1941. pp. 174-176. hardcover
193362679New Orleans: National Book Co. Inc 1933. First Edition. First printing. Octavo 20.5cm. Yellow cloth boards lettered in black and red on spine and front cover; dustjacket; 343pp; frontispiece and 15 unnumbered leaves of photographic plates halftones. A straight Near Fine copy marred only by some oxidation transfer to the spine and joints a result of the gold foil used on the dustwrapper. In the original gold foil dustwrapper with printed text on verso; unclipped priced $2.00 on front flap an exceptionally well-preserved example minutely rubbed at extremities with two small punctures to spine panel one neatly mended with tissue; otherwise the notoriously fragile jacket remains crisp bright and free of the rubbing that is endemic to this book. Housed in a custom morocco-backed cloth clamshell cse. <br /> <br /> Autobiography of Huey Long aka "The Kingfish" written shortly after assuming his seat as U.S. Senator from Louisiana and in advance of his ill-fated 1936 Presidential campaign. Illustrated throughout with scenes from the Louisiana senator's colorful career chosen to highlight his accomplishments on behalf of the poor and working-class residents of his state at whom his populist Presidential campaign was directly targeted. Long would be assassinated in 1935 just as his campaign had begun to gain him national recognition. National Book Co., Inc unknown
19401691101940. BOLOGNA. Federazione dei Fasci di Combattimento di Bologna Decima Legio. X Legio. Unpaginated illustrated throughout with photographs and photomontage. Small 4to 235 x 185 mm. bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers. Bologna: Ministero della Cultura Popolare 1940. An apparently unrecorded example of a typical piece of fascist propaganda in this case glorifying Bologna and its progress under the beneficial gaze of Mussolini. The book is beautifully designed with striking photographs and photomontage. unknown
19401672201940. FASCISM. Gioventù italiana del littorio. 71 pp. illustrated throughout with photographs. Folio 270 x 220 mm. bound in publisher's decorative paper boards in original photographic dust jacket preserved in a new folding box. Rome: Pressedienst des Generalkommandos della G.I.L. 1940. A scarce Italian photobook given over to glorifying fascist youth and their glorious leader Mussolini. As is often the case with these books the dramatic photography and layout display an imagination which was totally lacking in the subject matter. Crack in the front board otherwise a fine copy. OCLC lists only one copy in the Bayerische Staatsbibiothek. hardcover
19802090502113718043Not Available 1980. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
195418312New Rochelle NY: America's Future Inc 1954. First Edition. Oblong octavo. Staple-bound printed paper wrappers; 12pp. Faint creasing to wrappers with light shelf-soil; Very Good. A checklist to determine whether your child might be the victim of covert socialist indoctrination. The author points to such evidence as lack of report cards reduction in homework and removal of penmanship from the curriculum as definitive warning signs. Issued by "America's Future" a prominent publisher of Cold War-era right-wing tracts. America's Future, Inc unknown
19341711801934. FASCISM. Il Capo-squadra Balilla. 96 pp. 8vo 187 x 136 mm. Publisher's illustrated wrappers in a new folding box. Rome: a cura della Presidenza centrale dell'Opera balilla Pizzi e Pizio 1934. A charming little book devoted to the Italian equivalent of the Hitler Youth. The book is distinguished by its imaginative mise-en-page and delightful coloured illustrations by R. Verdine. OCLC lists University of Bologna. unknown
19381710831938. 171083 ROME. Il Gruppo Montecatini per l'autarchia mineraria. 72 pp. illustrated throughout with charts and photographs 10 pages on different coloured paper thumb-indexed with a loose map of the exhibition. Small 8vo publisher's silver wrappers in a new silver cloth box with an orange label. Rome: Mostra Autarchica del Minerale Italiano Anno XVII 1938. $2500.00 From the silver wrappers to the vari-coloured thumb index this is a small masterpiece and a splendid example of Italian interwar book design. A touch of foxing but overall a well-preserved copy of a rare work with OCLC listing only one copy in Italy. hardcover
19401654141940. FASCISM. Il Primo Libro del Fascista. WITH: Il Secondo Libro del Fascista. 2 volumes. 96; 96 pp. illustrated with maps and photographs. 8vo 200 x 153 mm. bound in original publisher's illustrated wrappers by C.V. Testi in a new red cloth folding box. Rome: Mondadori 1940. A fine set of these two schoolbooks published to inculcate the youth of Italy with the glories of fascism and godlike qualities of Mussolini. Their main importance lies in the strikingly designed covers by Testi. Given their nature and the timing of publication very few copies have survived. hardcover
194011514New York: Carrick & Evans 1940. First Edition. Octavo 21cm; black cloth boards; dustjacket; 275pp. Bit of toning to endpapers else a Fine copy in the striking pictorial dustjacket lightly edge-rubbed and with a brief 3/4" triangular chip at base of rear panel near spine. Novel portraying the rise of an American fascist terrorist organization called the "Red Riders" apparently based loosely on the Ku Klux Klan. Carrick & Evans unknown
19341691211934. FASCISM. La lotta contro tubercolosi in Italia. 114 pp. illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams. Small folio 282 x 211 mm. bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers. Rome: Federazione italiana nazionale fascista per la lotta contro la tuberculosi 1934. A fine copy of a book where the imaginative design is in dramatic contrast to the dreary contents. A rare book with OCLC listing only one copy in the U.S. at the International Labor Office in Washington D.C. unknown
19381722651938. FASCISM. La Milizia universitaria ai goliardi del mondo 1938-XVI. 240 pp. illustrated throughout. Folio 365 x 280 mm. publisher's illustrated boards. Milan: Italica editoriale 1938. Despite the overwhelming presence of Mussolini this is one of the most stunning Italian interwar photobooks with immense care taken with the design and layout. Although there is scattered foxing throughout it does not detract from the overall stunning impression made by the book. There is a little wear to the fragile boards which are not strong enough to support such a heavy book. OCLC lists only University of Siena. Grillo Il Libro Fotografico Italiano 1931-1941. pp. 190-191. hardcover
19381699351938. ROME. La Milizia universitaria ai goliardi del mondo 1938-XVI. 240 pp. illustrated throughout with 12 additional plates on heavier paper present only in the first 200 copies. Folio 365 x 280 mm. publisher's full morocco. Milan: Italica editoriale 1938. Despite the overwhelming presence of Mussolini this is one of the most stunning Italian interwar photobooks with immense care taken with the design and layout. Although there is scattered foxing throughout it does not detract from the overall stunning impression made by the book. There is a little wear to the fragile boards which are not strong enough to support such a heavy book. One of the extra deluxe copies being No. 133 of 200 copies. OCLC lists only University of Siena presumably a trade version. Grillo Il Libro Fotografico Italiano 1931-1941. pp. 190-191. hardcover
19411671051941. ADVERTISING ART. La Pubblicità d'Italia. Numbers 43-46. 468 pp. illustrated throughout. Folio 308 x 225 mm. bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers in a new red cloth folding box. Milan: Sindicato Nazionale Fascista 1941. A massive survey of Italian advertising at the beginning of the war published with text in Italian and German as a special supplement to the periodical La Pubblicità d'Italia. A tour-de-force of book design and an encyclopedia of fascist aesthetic. Rare with most copies seemingly destroyed in the War. Rare with OCLC listing a complete set in Basel and an odd volume in Sweden. hardcover
19411671631941. FASCISM. La Pubblicità d'Italia. Nos. 43-46. 467 pp. profusely illustrated. Folio 318 x 230 mm. bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers in a new cloth folding box. Milan: Sindicato Nazionale Fascista 1941. A massive survey of Italian advertising at the begining of the war published with text in Italian and German as a special supplement to the periodical La Pubblicità d'Italia. A tour de force of book design and an encyclopedia of fascist aesthetic. Rare with most copies seemingly destroyed in the War. hardcover
KC15876Paperback. Good. La Rivista Illustrata del Popolo d'Italia Fondatori: Arnaldo Mussolini; Direttore: Manlio Morgagni; Unione Pubblicità Italiana S.A. Alfieri & Lacroix Milano Anno XIV No. 11 Novembre 1935 220pp. 9.75 x 13 oversized and heavy. Founded in 1924 by Morgagni Italys illustrated magazine of the people of Italy and the official the organ of the National Fascist Party published a variety of subjects from literature art sport politics and industry with both beautiful and propagandist imagery. Cover design by Mario Sironi and profusely illustrated with large format photography page foldouts a variety of paper experimental printing and page composition with many full page Italian advertisements from artists/designers such as: Giuseppe Amisani Renato Birolli Rinaldo Buzzi Erberto Carboni Fortunato Depero Giacomo Manzu Bruno Munari Marcello Nizzoli Pino Ponti Riccadro Ricas Aligi Sassu Nino Strada and Studio Boggeri. Nearly fine condition with light wear to the cover corners with a tape reinforced spine that was partially chipped and now covering about .5 of the front cover and back cover advertisement. Front cover has pulled from the binding. Interior pages still bright and clean. <br/><br/> paperback
KC15877Paperback. Good. La Rivista Illustrata del Popolo d'Italia Fondatori: Arnaldo Mussolini; Direttore: Manlio Morgagni; Unione Pubblicità Italiana S.A. Alfieri & Lacroix Milano Anno XIV No. 4 Aprile 1936 188pp. 9.75 x 13 oversized and heavy. Founded in 1924 by Morgagni Italys illustrated magazine of the people of Italy and the official the organ of the National Fascist Party published a variety of subjects from literature art sport politics and industry with both beautiful and propagandist imagery. Iconic cover design by Bruno Munari and profusely illustrated with large format photography page foldouts a variety of paper experimental printing and page composition with many full page Italian advertisements from artists/designers such as: Mario Sironi Giacomo Manzu Munari Xanti Schawinsky Olivetti Studio Boggeri and others. Very good condition with light wear and creasing with small amount of paper loss to the cover corners with a tape reinforced spine that was partially chipped and now covering about .5 of the front cover and back cover advertisement. First few pages are beginning to pull from the binding. Interior pages still bright and clean. <br/><br/> paperback
19351718391935. MORGAGNI Manlio. La Rivista Illustrata del Popolo d'Italia. 80 Numbers Unpaginated. Illustrated throughout with photographs and photomontages. Folio bound in publisher's illustrated wrappers as issued. Milan: 1924-1943. A superb collection of the official fascist propaganda magazine full of stunning full-page illustrations by Munari Carboni Nizzoli Strada Ricas Depero Sironi Bazzi and others as well as a host of photographs and photmontages. Even many of the advertisements are remarkable examples of fascist book design. As a collection this is a unique window into Italian book-design of the period. Overall in good condition but with occasional wear to spines. For some reason sets are incredibly rare with OCLC just listing 2 sets 1 in the British Library and 1 in the Spanish National Library. To find such a large number of issues is extremely rare. See Grillo. Il Libro Fotografico Italiano 1931-1941 pp.94-96. unknown
