signed first edition Pamphlet
1932 · Lucca, Befana
by Delli, Renato
Lucca, Befana: Tecnografica Lucca, 1932. Pamphlet. [12]p., stapled pamphlet in 8.5x6 inch buff wraps printed black in red and green printed panel, with other touches of luxury: leading initial is gilded and find a tipped-on illustration from photography. Upper corner bears numerous small dog-ears, some dust-soil, slight foxing, and a light vertical crease through the whole fascicle. A fair to good copy. Concerns a local holiday cookie and appears to celebrate Italian fascism and Catholicism both. The dedication page ("A Benito Mussolini, figlio e duce del popolo") has a signed presentation inscription by author Delli. (Inventory #: 228374)