WWII-ERA MILITARY & FASCIST PHOTOGRAPHS

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338. WWII-ERA MILITARY & FASCIST PHOTOGRAPHS | Group of eight period photographs and prints, seven framed, relating principally to World War II-era Italy and military aviation. Includes images of Benito Mussolini with Adolf Hitler, Mussolini at official functions, an early Italian military aviator posed with aircraft, a British serviceman portrait, and military personnel gathered beside aircraft. An interesting mixed group documenting European military and political history of the period. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 15" l. | Good overall with expected toning, fading and handling wear; frames exhibit age and wear. (Very Good to Excellent Condition) | $200 - $400

Condition
Good overall with expected toning, fading and handling wear; frames exhibit age and wear. (Very Good to Excellent Condition)