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. **Rare Vintage 1931 Fascist Era Rome, Italy Real Photograph - Military Band Parade**
Up for sale is an exceptional original vintage black-and-white snapshot capturing a street parade in Rome, Italy, during the interwar Fascist era. The image features a uniformed military or institutional marching band proceeding through a large public square, flanked by local citizens in period attire. A gentleman wheeling a vintage bicycle crosses the foreground, giving this historic slice-of-life image an incredible sense of depth and movement. In the background, distinct monumental Roman architecture and stepped terraces are clearly visible.
The reverse side includes a handwritten caption in Bulgarian Cyrillic script providing definitive location and dating:
* **Inscription:** **"Рим, май 1931 год."** (Rome, May 1931).
* **Condition:** Vintage antique condition in good overall shape for its nearly 100-year age. The photo has a minor clip/nipped corner at the bottom right and subtle corner wear along the other edges. There is light surface aging on the front image and typical minor yellowing on the reverse blank side. The photo displays excellent sharpness and contrast. Please inspect both high-resolution pictures closely to judge the exact physical state.
**Shipping & Handling:**
* Shipped in a protective, acid-free sleeve.
* Packaged securely inside a rigid hardboard mailer or cardboard-backed envelope to guarantee it arrives completely flat and undamaged.
* Combined shipping is available if you buy multiple items! Please wait for a combined invoice before paying.
