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Enciclopedia Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio 1940, 1940

Probably a unique copy, a special edition of the Illustrated Almanac of Italian Football Encyclopedia, published in 1940, Year XVII of the Fascist era, evidently intended for a prominent figure of the era, such as His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel III, Duce Benito Mussolini, or CONI President Prefect Rino Parenti.

Hard cardboard cover, covered in blue imitation leather, with a spectacular embossed genuine leather design of a stitched football (typical of the era), embellished in the top right corner with the crowned Savoy shield with a white cross on a red background, flanked by a fasces embossed in imitation gold, reproducing the crest of the Italian national football team, which was worn sewn to the chest of the jerseys and uniforms of the players and members of the national team staff. The book's title is printed vertically in gold-tone lettering on the spine.

Consisting of 351 pages, all with gold-tone edges, some tissue paper on the front pages to protect the photographs. Size: approximately 21 x 15 cm. In excellent condition, with minor wear to the leather cover and the blue lining.

Edited by sports journalists Leone Boccali and Renzo De Vecchi, it features comprehensive profiles of Serie A, B, and C teams with organizational charts, coaches, and rosters. Final standings, results, scorers, schedules, and technical insights.
A special section on the Italian national team features commentary, lineups, and photographs. Images of the stadiums, referees, and highlights of the season.
Published by "CALCIO ILLUSTRATO" of Milan, Piazza del Duomo 31 - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 1
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