Consociazone Turistica Italiana, “CROATIA”, Milano, 1942. FIRST TOURISTIC GUIDE OF CROATIA ever published. In 12o, 16x12cm, imitating Baedekers with red cloth etc, 243p. and the relevant maps and plans, overall very good. In Italian. Croatia gained a brief independence after the Nazis split Yugoslavia in 1941. Italy which immediately recognised the independent Croatia issued this travel guide with detailed description of the country which included Bosnia only without parts of Dalmatia, which were still Italian at the time. Includes rare maps with borders of Croatia never recognised. VERY RARE