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For sale is a metal souvenir building presentation model of the Edificio Italia in São Paulo, Brazil.
Compare Plate #1 in Monumental Miniatures which gives it its second highest rating in rarity, a IV/V and Plate # 244 in Replica Buildings: A Visual History.
Edifício Itália is a 165 m tall, 46-story skyscraper located in the República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil.
It opened in 1965 with a rooftop observation deck.
It was designed by Brazilian architect Franz Heep.
This replica dates to the 1970s and is made of aluminum with a silver finish.
Including its base it measures 6\" and is in excellent condition, with a black felt protective pad underneath.
There is also a restaurant on the top of the building -- \"Terraço Restauranté\" -- and on this replica the identification of that restaurant is very clear on the roof - see photo.
These were presentation pieces not sold in souvenir shops and the recipient of this particular model is clearly inscribed on the base.
