1939 Trento & Trentino Italian Travel Guide – Vintage WWII German Edition

by Ente Nazionale per le Industrie Turistiche (ENIT)

$59 · Offered by eBay

"Trento e il Trentino." ​Step back in time to the very brink of global conflict with this elegant 1939 Italian tourist guide for the historic city of Trento and the surrounding Trentino region. Published by the Ente Nazionale per le Industrie Turistiche (Italian State Tourist Department) and the Ferrovie dello Stato (State Railways), this brochure captures the dramatic beauty and cultural allure of Northern Italy during a pivotal year in world history. ​This "Edizione Tedesca" (German Edition) features a striking artistic cover depicting a monumental statue overlooking a mountain landscape and historic city skyline. Printed in January 1939 ("1-1939-XVII"), it serves as a visceral monument to the complexities of the era and the intersection of state propaganda and regional tourism in the months leading up to the 1940s. ​An exceptional acquisition for collectors of vintage travel ephemera, World War II era history, or those with a deep appreciation for the heritage of the Italian Alps. ​Product Details: ​Publisher: Ente Nazionale per le Industrie Turistiche (ENIT) / Ferrovie dello Stato ​Printer: Istituto Geografico De Agostini - Novara ​Format: Softbound Tourist Brochure / Guide ​Language: German (Edizione Tedesca) ​Date: January 1939 (1-1939-XVII) ​Condition: Good vintage condition. The cover remains vibrant with light shelf wear and minor age-toning consistent with its age. The interior pages are intact and well-preserved.

• Year: 1939
• Condition: Good

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