Signed and stamped by Ghitta Carell, the portraitist of the fascist Italy who immortalized the Savoys, the Pirellis, the Agnelli and Mussolini. Dedícated and signed by Mussolini to the Cicognani and Dalle Nogare family Rome, October 30, 1917 Mussolini, Benito (1883-1945) - "Il Duce" signs an presentation photograph - Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist and leader of the National Fascist Party - known as Il Duce ("the leader") ruling the country as Prime Minister 1922 to 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a dictatorship that ruled the country until 1943. Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Signed and inscribed photograph, 23 x 17 cms, Roma, 1916. Handling wear, some minor bends, else good condition and excellent signed and inscribed.