An exceptionally rare and highly desirable first Greek edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless masterpiece, The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince), published in Athens in 1957 by Difros, one of Greece’s most important literary publishers of the post-war period.
This landmark edition introduced one of the twentieth century’s most beloved literary works to the Greek reading public through the elegant translation of Rena Ikonomidou, accompanied by a preface by the distinguished French Hellenist Roger Milliex, whose contribution reflects the close cultural dialogue between France and Greece during the post-war years.
The volume retains its original textured cream wrappers with the characteristic minimalist typographic design and the publisher’s iconic Difros emblem on the front cover. It is illustrated throughout with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s original drawings, faithfully preserving the artistic identity of the French first edition.
Beyond its literary importance, this edition occupies a significant place in the publishing history of The Little Prince. Early translations of the work have become increasingly sought after by the international community of collectors dedicated to assembling editions in different languages, while genuine first editions from smaller linguistic markets such as Greece are encountered only infrequently.
Bibliographical details
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Title: Ο Μικρός Πρίγκιπας
Publisher: Difros (Δίφρος), Athens
Year: 1957
Edition: True First Greek Edition
Translator: Rena Ikonomidou
Preface: Roger Milliex
Pages: 108
Original illustrations by the author
Original publisher’s wrappers
Size: 21.5 cm × 15 cm
Condition
The book remains in good vintage condition considering its age of almost seventy years.
General signs of careful handling and age are present, including wear to the original wrappers, light creasing and edge wear, as visible in the accompanying photographs.
The interior remains complete, with the original illustrations preserved.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition assessment.
A rare opportunity to acquire the true first Greek edition of one of the most influential literary works of the twentieth century, combining literary significance, bibliographical rarity and international collector appeal.
