Alinari, Ballerini & Fratini

Set of four photographic portraits of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), head of the Italian government from 1922 to 1943. Contemporary documents, from official iconography circulated in Italy between the wars. 1. Large civil portrait, seated in an armchair Period silver print. Mussolini in a three-piece suit, insignia on the lapel, in front of a damask curtain. Dry stamp of the studio at bottom right (Alinari, Florence). Circa 1923-1925. - Dimensions: 20.4 x 25.8 cm 2. Portrait in uniform Period silver print. Mussolini in Militia uniform, wearing the fez with the eagle, white gloves, decorations. On the back, stamp “Casa Editrice Ballerini & Fratini – Firenze”, No. 11169, note “Riproduzione interdetta”. 1930s. - Dimensions: 19.6 x 26 cm 3 and 4. Two photographic postcards Labeled “S. E. Benito Mussolini”, “Fot. Badodi, Milano”, numbered 1 and 3 in the series. Edition A. Traldi, Milan. Civil portraits, seated and standing, resting on a chair back. Not circulated. Circa 1923-1925. - Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 cm Condition: Images well contrasted, deep tones. All four backs show significant glue residues, with pencil annotations. See photos and description for more details. - Benito Mussolini, born July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio and died April 28, 1945 in Giulino di Mezzegra, was a journalist, ideologue and Italian statesman. Founder of fascism, he was president of the ... Google Books Historical documents offered for their documentary and photographic interest, intended for collectors and researchers. Their sale in no way constitutes an endorsement of the ideology they illustrate. Careful shipping in a rigid, waterproof carton.

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