75.00€
ARE GREEK FIRST EDITION – ATHENS, 1948 ΤΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ ΤΟ ΑΤΕΛΕΙΩΤΟ (THE ENDLESS SONG) FOIVOS ANATOLEAS – ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN AUTHOR’S DEDICATION TO VANGELIS METAXAS
An attractive and interesting example of post-war Greek literary publishing, offered here in its original 1948 first-edition softcover binding, personally inscribed and signed by the poet.
Το Τραγούδι το Ατελείωτο (The Endless Song) is a collection of poetry by the Greek poet Foivos Anatoleas (Φοίβος Ανατολέας), published in Athens in 1948 by the printing and publishing house of P. Karavakos (Π. Καραβάκος).
Published during the difficult and culturally significant years immediately following the Second World War, this volume represents an authentic piece of Greek literary history from the late 1940s.
AUTHOR-SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY – A PERSONAL DEDICATION
The front flyleaf bears an original handwritten ink inscription by the author, personally addressed to a friend named Vangelis Metaxas.
The dedication reads:
«Στο φίλο Βαγγέλη Μεταξά με την αγάπη μου Φ. Ανατολέας»
Translation:
“To my friend Vangelis Metaxas, with my love. F. Anatoleas”
The inscription is particularly appealing in its personal nature, transforming an ordinary first-edition poetry collection into an individual presentation copy with a direct connection to the author.
The handwriting and signature remain clear, dark and fully legible.
THE BOOK
The collection belongs to the Greek poetic and literary publishing scene of the immediate post-war period.
Its original large-format presentation, period typography and authentic paper wrappers make it an appealing example of Greek book production in the late 1940s.
The book was printed in Athens by P. Karavakos, at 35 Sophokleous Street, an address associated with the original publication.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
CONDITION
Good vintage condition. The original paper covers display attractive natural age patina, with expected toning, light edge wear and minor fraying consistent with an authentic softcover publication from 1948.
The interior text block remains firmly bound and intact, with the pages well preserved. The handwritten dedication and author’s signature are crisp, unfaded and clearly legible.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they document the actual condition of the book.
A COLLECTIBLE PIECE OF POST-WAR GREEK LITERATURE
An appealing acquisition for collectors of:
A genuine survivor from the literary world of post-war Athens, distinguished by its original handwritten dedication and personal connection to the poet.
ORIGINAL 1948 FIRST EDITION – PERSONALLY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.
