220.00€
Rare original political poster issued in July 1974 by AKEL, in immediate response to the events of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
The poster features the powerful slogan:
«Κατάρα στον Ιμπεριαλισμό και τα όργανά του»
(“Curse on imperialism and its instruments”)
and explicitly references the crucial dates 15–20 July 1974, marking the coup and subsequent invasion.
Visual & Symbolic Elements
A highly impactful composition combining:
The official AKEL emblem (hammer, wreath, 1926)
A blood-marked map of Cyprus, symbolizing loss and division
Expressive scenes of military figures and civilian suffering, rendered in a dramatic, almost painterly style
This fusion of graphic clarity and emotional narrative is characteristic of high-level political poster design of the era.
Production
Printed by PRINTCO Ltd. (Εκτυπώσεις ΠΡΙΝΤΚΟ Λτδ.), with telephone number noted in the plate—an important period detail confirming contemporary production and authenticity.
Details
Type: Original political poster
Organization: AKEL
Year: 1974
Technique: Offset print
Dimensions: approx. 67.5 cm × 49.5 cm
Language: Greek
Condition
Good vintage condition.
Visible creasing and handling wear consistent with age and use. Colors remain strong. Please refer to images for a complete condition assessment.
Rarity & Importance
Produced in direct response to a defining historical moment, this poster is both:
a document of political expression, and
a visual testimony of the Cyprus crisis
Examples are rarely seen on the market, with known institutional holdings (e.g., National Historical Museum of Athens), reinforcing its historical significance.
Collector Appeal
Highly desirable for collectors of:
political propaganda & Cold War material
Cyprus and modern Greek history
leftist and anti-imperialist movements
20th-century graphic design
