This is the very first issue of Vogue Italia!
Super rare November 1965 issue of ITALIAN VOGUE & NOVITA, which is extremely hard to find as the magazine was only available to buy in Italy.
The cover model is iconic supermodel Benedetta Barzini.
Norman Parkinson photographs German model Veruschka in the most amazing setting; in an exhibition of art paintings by the great artist Gustav Klimt, in the Marlborough Gallery in London.
A second story with Veruschka sets her in another spectacular location; undersea caves, this time shot by a photographer who was to become her long-time collaborator - FRANCO RUBARTELLI. 6 pages.
Geraldine Chaplin is featured inside in a gorgeous DPS portrait, as well as two further pages on the set of Dr Zhivago with photographs by William Klein.
Baroness Fiona Thyssen-Bornemisza / BARONESS VON THYSSEN / Fiona Campbell-Walter models in a fashion editorial.
GEOMETRIC Op-Art fashion spread by Irving Penn.
SAMANTHA EGGAR full page portrait and feature.
VISCONTI full page portrait as part of a feature on Italian cinema.
Also in this cult issue - BARBARA BORROMEO D'ADDA, CLAUDIO CASTELLINI, DIOR, EZRA POUND, GIANPAOLO BARBIERI, HENRY CLARKE, LYLE AND SCOTT full page advert, RENE GRUAU rare illustrated Dior ad with globe, RENZO MONGIARDINO, VACCARO, VALENTINO and WILLIAM KLEIN.
Much more fashion and features inside.
The first editor-in-chief was Franco Sartori who held the position for the 22 years until 1988.
Excellent condition with some light wear to cover and wear to spine but the binding is tight and all pages still very secure. See photographs. Also see back cover photo - Super and Very rare issue of Italian Vogue!
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