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Ferrari IL FLOBERT Book 1976

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  1. TCT

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    #1 TCT, Feb 10, 2011
  2. BigTex

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    #2 BigTex, Feb 10, 2011
    I think one recently sold on eBay when mr_seeker liquidated T.C. Angel's collection...I can try to search that sale results.

    That appears to be a notecard from Enzo Ferrari with his purple hand written salutation.

    Look in the Book Collectors thread, I know it's long but lil' squid discusses Il Flobert in a post in that thread also.
     
  3. TCT

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    #4 BigTex, Feb 10, 2011
    For some reason my search of eBay 'completed listings' for seller 'mr..seeker' also didn't show it, only recently completed auctions.....I must be doing something wrong as I considered it myself.
     
  5. TCT

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    #5 TCT, Feb 10, 2011
    I went ahead and made the purchase for a good price.

    I think the note card pictured above is a nice plus to the book. Is it written from Enzo himself? Maybe so, sure looks like it.

    Anyone know what it says in English?

    I will post up some pictures when it arrives for future reference.
     
  6. piloti

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    #6 piloti, Feb 11, 2011
    The card says 'molti auguri" or 'best wishes'. It looks like Enzo's hand-writing.

    There's one on Ebay at the moment for £442 no bids - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IL-FLOBERT-DI-ENZO-FERRARI-/260731489722?pt=Collezionismo_Sportivo&hash=item3cb4cecdba

    Nathan
     
  7. TCT

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    #7 TCT, Feb 11, 2011
    Nice.

    $676.00 + shipping US for that one.

    Hard to tell with the one picture if it is a mint example but it looks decent.

    I paid more for mine but less than the one I posted above for sale in Japan.

    For me though, owning my own copy...priceless!
     
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    #8 BigTex, Feb 11, 2011
    Be sure to come back with a full Book Report!!!
     
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    #9 tongascrew, Feb 12, 2011
    I have seen references to this book. I don't read Italian. What is the translation of the title, what is the subject matter, and why is it so important to a serious collecter? just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
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    #10 piloti, Feb 14, 2011
    This is Enzo's revenge on Italian journalists. Here he features photos, a brief biography, and his own opinion of 53 Italian journalists.
    IMHO it is NOT important. It tells you nothing about Ferrari, and is only important if you have to have everything written by Enzo. I haven't bothered adding it to my collection.
    Nathan
    PS I'm surprised you haven't googled it.
     
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    #11 Dino2400, Feb 14, 2011
    I'm with Nathan on this one... It is in fact the only official book by Enzo i DON'T have...

    Have seen it once in Maranello , flipped true the book and passed. Does not add enough for me to have it in my collection either...

    Maarten
     
  12. TCT

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    #12 TCT, Feb 14, 2011
    I just received my book. Very happy with the purchase and it is in better condition that expected. This example looks like it was just printed.

    What a wonderful book. The cork type cover is unique and special.

    Totally different than other Ferrari books in regard to content.

    Its a great piece of Ferrari history and oh so rare.

    Highly recommend to any serious collector looking for a variety of historic Ferrari material.

    I will post up some pics later along with some additional thoughts.
     
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    #13 tongascrew, Feb 15, 2011
    Hi, thanks much for you comments. I was looking for an independent opinion. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
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    #14 Ferri, Feb 15, 2011
    What are the opinions on the 1974 RED book ??
     
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    #15 piloti, Feb 15, 2011
    A definite collectible; a great follow on to "Le Mie Gioie Terribili" and "Le Briglie del Successo". Some great early photos, especially of documents and other memorabilia. I wish it was in English. It's in my collection.
    Nathan
     
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    #16 footUNDER, Apr 23, 2011
    Does anyone have this book translated?

    I have it in my collection but cant read Italian.

    D
     
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    #17 piloti, May 7, 2011
    The title means "The Flobert". Flobert is an Italian gun maker. Make of it what you will.
    Nathan
     
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    #18 robertgarven, May 25, 2013
    Are there any pictures of the 308 GT4 in it?
     
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    #19 PLAYLIFE, Nov 3, 2017
    A flobert is a type of indoor gun invented by the Frenchman Louis Flobert.

    Thus the cover of the book; Italian journalists the target of Enzo's words.
     
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