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Benito Mussolini autograph letter signed, dated 12 January 1927 when Mussolini served as Italian Prime Minister and also Duce of Fascism. At this time Mussolini was dismantling all checks on his power and recently survived two assassination attempts on his life. Upon Minister of Foreign Affairs letterhead, Mussolini writes to his Finance Minister Giuseppe Volpi, ''Dear Volpi, I am returning the foreign press clippings. / Mussolini / 12 January 1927 - Year V / To Count Volpi, the Minister of Finance''. Single page letter measures 5'' x 8''. Small punch hole and staple puncture at upper left, otherwise near fine condition.