Rare 1948 Signed Greek Journal “Eptanisiaka Fylla”, Unpublished 1832 Dionysios Solomos Letter, Ntinos Konomos, Zante

Rare original copy of Eptanisiaka Fylla (Επτανησιακά Φύλλα), Issue No. 13, published in December 1948 in Zakynthos (Zante), Greece.

The journal was founded by Ntinos Konomos (1918–1990), the noted Zakynthian historian, writer and scholar, who directed the publication for many years.

Signed presentation copy
Of particular interest, this copy bears a handwritten dedication and signature by Ntinos Konomos directly on the front cover.

The inscription reads:

“Στον αγαπητό φίλο Τάκη Πατρινό με φιλικά αισθήματα”

“To dear friend Takis Patrinos, with friendly feelings.”

The dedication is clearly legible and remains remarkably well preserved.

Dionysios Solomos special issue

This issue is dedicated to Dionysios Solomos (1798–1857), Greece’s national poet, in connection with the 150th anniversary of his birth.

The contents include an unpublished letter by Dionysios Solomos dating from 1832.

Names and contributors listed on the cover include:

Myrtiotissa
Marietta Giannopoulou
Grigorios Xenopoulos
Nikos A. Veis
Leonidas Ch. Zois
Marinos Sigouros
Linos Politis
I. T. Pamboukis
Ntinos Konomos

Publication details
Publication: Eptanisiaka Fylla / Επτανησιακά Φύλλα

Issue: No. 13

Date: December 1948

Place of publication: Zakynthos (Zante), Greece

Language: Greek

Dimensions: approximately 25 cm × 18.5 cm

Pages: 189–212 (23 pages)

Period: Post-war Greece / early Greek Civil War era

Condition
Authentic vintage condition.
The paper shows natural browning, age toning and fragility consistent with late-1940s paper stock. The spine has structural wear and chipping. The issue remains intact and legible.
The handwritten Konomos dedication and signature are dark, crisp and clearly visible.
Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the condition.

Historical interest

This is an especially interesting item for collectors of:

Greek literary history
Dionysios Solomos
Ntinos Konomos
Zakynthos / Zante history
Ionian Islands cultural history
Greek autographs and signed material
Early post-war Greek publications
Rare literary periodicals

Historical ephemera

The combination of an early 1948 issue, the Solomos commemorative content, and a contemporary handwritten dedication by the journal’s founder makes this an unusual example of Greek post-war literary ephemera.