Giro d'Italia - Fausto Coppi - Event memorabilia

Interesting lot composed of 13 original vintage Italian sports magazines, published between the 1950s and 1960s, with splendid photographic covers, predominantly in color, dedicated to the great protagonists of Italian and international cycling. The publications belong to the historic titles Sport Illustrato, Lo Sport, and Lo Sport Illustrato, authentic testimonies of the golden age of cycling. Among the great champions featured on the covers and in the articles are: Fausto Coppi, the legendary Campionissimo. Fiorenzo Magni, protagonist of the great stage races. Rik Van Looy, world cycling champion. Gastone Nencini, among the protagonists of the Giro d'Italia. Guido Carlesi, protagonist of Italian cycling in the Sixties. Italo Zilioli, winner of the Giro dell'Appennino. Antonio Maspes, great specialist of track cycling. Particularly interesting are the issues dedicated to the 1955 Giro d'Italia, with Magni and Coppi commemorative covers, and that of August 29, 1957 with Fausto Coppi in action. The magazines document important competitions such as the Giro d'Italia, the Giro di Romagna, the Giro dell'Appennino and the World Championships, in addition to featuring services on football, athletics and other sports disciplines. Lotto features Quantity: 13 original magazines. Period: 1950s-1960s. Language: Italian. Origin: Italy. Type: Vintage illustrated weekly sports magazines. Illustrations: Black-and-white and color photographs. Themes: Historic cycling, Giro d'Italia, cycling champions and Italian sport. Conditions Original magazines from the period, preserved in variable conditions, generally fair given the age. Normal signs of time and use are present, such as yellowing of paper, creases, small abrasions, edge and corner wear, and some tears on the covers. Some copies show more evident conservation marks. The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow direct assessment of the condition of each item. Collector interest A particularly interesting lot for collectors of sports magazines, enthusiasts of historic cycling and admirers of the great champions of the past. The evocative original covers also represent fascinating testimonies of post-war Italian editorial graphics and sports journalism. Sale as a single lot of 13 original vintage magazines.

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