220.00€
A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
All items are hand-signed, many with personal dedications, greetings, or comments, and were sent directly by Petropoulos to his close friend and critic Kostas Stamatiou (1929–1991)—a founding member of the Panhellenic Union of Film Critics. This clear provenance considerably enhances the scholarly and collectible value of the lot.
Included in This Lot
1. Υπόκοσμος και Καραγκιόζης (Hypokosmos and Shadow Theater)
Publisher: Grammata, Athens
Year: 1980
Edition: Second edition
Pages: 194
Dimensions: 21 cm × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed and dedicated by Elias Petropoulos
A seminal work exploring the Greek underworld through the lens of Karagiozis shadow theater—one of Petropoulos’ most important studies of marginal culture.
2. Ιχνευτής (Ichneftis – “Tracker”)
Publisher: K. Voukelatos
Issue: 22–23 (June–July 1987)
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 24 cm × 17 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed with greetings by Petropoulos to Kostas Stamatiou
A key intellectual magazine of the period, reflecting the critical and underground discourse of late-20th-century Greece.
3. “Φαλλοκρατική Ετυμολογία” (Phallic Etymology)
Copied article
Date stamped: May 9, 1983
Pages: 3
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed and annotated by Petropoulos to Stamatiou
A provocative linguistic text characteristic of Petropoulos’ fearless approach to taboo subjects.
4. Newspaper Le Soir (Brussels)
Issue dated: May 8–9, 1983
Greek stamp: May 17, 1983
Pages: 1
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed with personal greetings by Petropoulos
A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
5. “Benavis Kaliarda? (Do You Speak Kaliarda?)” – John Taylor
Source: The Gay Books Bulletin, Issue No. 9, New York
Date: May 25, 1983
Pages: 6
Dimensions: 29.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Hand-signed with greetings and commentary by Petropoulos
A rare document linked to Kaliardà, the secret cant of the Greek LGBTQ+ community, documented by Petropoulos in what is widely regarded as the first gay-slang dictionary in any language.
Condition
All items are in very good vintage condition, with expected age-related wear. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe delivery.
