Vintage Ravenna Italian Travel Guide – 1939 French Edition, WWII Era

Name: Vintage Ravenna Italian Travel Guide – 1939 French Edition, WWII Era
Price: 59 USD
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Author: Ente Nazionale Industrie Turistiche (ENIT), Ferrovie dello Stato

by Ente Nazionale Industrie Turistiche (ENIT), Ferrovie dello Stato

$59 · Offered by eBay

"Ravenna." Step back in time to the very brink of global conflict with this elegant 1939 Italian tourist guide for the historic city of Ravenna. Published by the Ente Nazionale Industrie Turistiche (Italian State Tourist Department) and the Ferrovie dello Stato (State Railways), this brochure captures the artistic and cultural allure of Italy during a pivotal year in world history. This "Edizione Francese" (French Edition) features a striking artistic cover depicting an open book with illustrations of Ravenna’s iconic architecture and historical figures against a mosaic-inspired background. As a document printed in "1939-XVII" (the 17th year of the Fascist era), it serves as a visceral monument to the complexities of the 1940s and the intersection of state propaganda and cultural tourism. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of vintage travel ephemera, World War II era history, or those with a deep appreciation for Italian heritage. Product Details: Publisher: Ente Nazionale Industrie Turistiche (ENIT) / Ferrovie dello Stato Format: Softbound Tourist Brochure / Guide Language: French (Edizione Francese) Date: 1939-XVII Condition: Good vintage condition. The cover remains vibrant with some minor age-toning and shelf wear consistent with its age. The interior pages are intact and well-preserved.

Year: 1939
Condition: Good

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