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Rare 1955 First Edition “Stavromeni Kypros” – Mitsos V. Katsinis – Signed & Inscribed Association Copy – Greek Cyprus History
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Rare 1955 First Edition “Stavromeni Kypros” – Mitsos V. Katsinis – Signed & Inscribed Association Copy – Greek Cyprus History

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ΣΤΑΥΡΩΜΕΝΗ ΚΥΠΡΟΣ

“Crucified Cyprus” Mitsos V. Katsinis Athens, 1955

An interesting example of patriotic and politically engaged Greek poetry from the 1950s, dealing with the Cyprus Question and the struggle of the Greek Cypriot population during the final years of British colonial rule.

SIGNED ASSOCIATION COPY

The most important feature of this particular copy is the original handwritten dedication by the author, written in ink on the half-title page:

«Στον καλό μου φίλο Ευάγ. Μαχαίρα πού έχει πάντοτε στήν ψυχή του τή Λευτεριά. Με αγάπη Μ. Κατσίνης»

Signed:

Μ. Κατσίνης Athens, 2-2-56

The inscription makes this an important association copy, preserving a personal connection between the poet and the original recipient.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Published in Athens in 1955, this book appeared at a particularly significant moment in the history of Cyprus. The EOKA armed struggle against British colonial rule began on 1 April 1955, making the publication contemporary with the opening phase of the Cyprus insurgency.

The author’s patriotic poetry reflects the political and emotional atmosphere surrounding the Cyprus Question during this period.

The author’s dedication, dated 2 February 1956, places this particular copy directly within the continuing period of the Cyprus struggle.

COVER

The original soft paper wrappers feature a striking two-colour black and red design.

At the centre is a symbolic illustration depicting the map of Cyprus beneath a large crucifix, representing the suffering and struggle of the Greek Cypriot population under British colonial rule.

The simple graphic design is highly characteristic of politically engaged Greek publications of the period.

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

  • Title: Σταυρωμένη Κύπρος (Stavromeni Kypros / Crucified Cyprus)
  • Author: Mitsos V. Katsinis
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Place of publication: Athens, Greece
  • Year: 1955
  • Publication: Private / self-published edition
  • Printer: Τυπογραφικά Καταστήματα του Κ.
  • Language: Greek
  • Genre: Modern Greek poetry / patriotic and political poetry
  • Binding: Original soft paper wrappers
  • Special feature: Original handwritten dedication and author signature
  • Inscription: Athens, 2 February 1956

CONDITION

Good collectible condition, considering the age and fragile nature of the original paper wrappers.