Rare, 1937, Greek Propaganda Pamphlet, National Pan-Student Association, Metaxas Era

Description

A rare original 1937 political pamphlet issued by the Εθνική Εταιρεία (National Society) during the Metaxas Regime. Titled Το Ξεσκλάβωμα του Αγρότη (The Liberation of the Farmer), this 15-page booklet was printed in Athens and reflects the propaganda and social messaging of the 4th of August dictatorship under Ioannis Metaxas.

This copy is particularly noteworthy because it bears the stamp of the Εθνικός Παμφοιτητικός Σύλλογος (National Pan-Student Association) twice. This was a prominent student organization of the interwar period, aligned with national-conservative and anti-communist ideals, active especially during the 1920s and 1930s. Materials preserved with their official stamps are very rarely seen on the market.

Contents

Chapter titles include:

• Προκήρυξις (Proclamation)

• Προς όλους τοχρεωμένους χωρικούς της Ελλάδος (To All Indebted Farmers of Greece)

• Η 4η Αυγούστου ελευθέρωσε τον αγρότη (The 4th of August Liberated the Farmer)

• Ο Ιωάννης Μεταξάς πατέρας των χωρικών (Ioannis Metaxas, Father of the Peasants)

These texts promote the Metaxas regime’s agricultural policies and present the dictator as the protector and liberator of the Greek rural population. Pamphlets of this type were distributed nationwide to shape political consciousness, especially among farmers and youth.

Bibliographic Details

• Publisher: Εθνική Εταιρεία (National Society)

• Title: Το Ξεσκλάβωμα του Αγρότη (The Liberation of the Farmer)

• Place & Year: Athens, 1937

• Pages: 15

• Dimensions: 12 cm × 17 cm

• Binding: Softcover pamphlet

• Language: Greek

• Special Attribute: Two official stamps of the National Pan-Student Association

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the covers and pages. Please examine all provided photos for an accurate assessment.

Historical Significance

This pamphlet is an authentic printed artifact of the 4th of August Regime, illustrating how the Metaxas government communicated its ideological program to the public. Copies connected to the National Pan-Student Association are especially scarce, offering valuable insight into the intersection of youth politics, propaganda, and state-sponsored messaging during the turbulent pre-war years.

Shipping

 

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