Rare, 1949–1954, Lot of 5 Vintage Greek School Notebooks, Ambetios School, Cairo Greek Community School

Description

Rare Lot of 5 Original Vintage Greek School Notebooks (1949–1954)
A unique collection of five handwritten school notebooks from Greek educational institutions in Cairo, Egypt — an important part of the history of the Greek diaspora. Four notebooks come from the historic Cairo Greek Community Schools (Εκπαιδευτήρια Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Καΐρου – “Aθηνά”), and one from the prestigious Ambetios School (Αμπέτειος Σχολή).

These notebooks offer a rare glimpse into mid-20th-century Greek education abroad, with handwritten lessons in Math, Algebra, Ancient Greek, and Arabic.

Included in the Lot

1. Cairo Greek Community Schools “Athena”

   • Year: 1949–1950

   • Grade: 7th (A’ Gymnasiou)

   • Student: Loulis Gerasimos

   • Subject: Math

2. Cairo Greek Community Schools “Athena”

   • Year: 1952–1953

   • Grade: 10th (D’ Gymnasiou)

   • Student: —

   • Subject: Ancient Greek

3. Cairo Greek Community Schools “Athena”

   • Year: —

   • Grade: —

   • Student: —

   • Subject: Arabic

4. Cairo Greek Community Schools “Athena”

   • Year: —

   • Grade: —

   • Student: —

   • Subject: Math / Algebra

5. Ambetios School (Αμπέτειος Σχολή)

   • Year: 1953–1954

   • Grade: 11th (E’ Gymnasiou)

   • Student: Arnidis A. Georgios

   • Subject: Algebra

 

Physical Details

• Original paper bindings

• Approx. 72 pages each

• Size: 23 cm × 16 cm

• Condition: Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Please refer to photos.

 

Historical Background

Ambetios School (founded 1855)
One of the oldest Greek schools in Cairo, created through a major donation by the Ambet brothers. Since its inauguration in 1861, it became one of the key cultural and educational centers of the Greek community in Egypt.

Cairo Greek Community Schools (Achillopouleios School)
Established through the Greek Orthodox Community of Cairo and significantly supported by benefactor Evangelos Achillopoulos. Through decades of development, expansions, and contributions from the Egyptian Greek community, these schools became major institutions safeguarding Greek language, culture, and identity in Egypt.
By the mid-20th century, both schools stood as leading centers of Greek education for the diaspora.

 

A Rare Archival Lot

These notebooks are authentic period items showing real student handwriting, coursework, and subjects taught at prominent Greek schools in Cairo during the 1940s–1950s. An exceptional find for collectors of:

• Greek diaspora history

• Middle Eastern Hellenic communities

• Educational manuscripts and ephemera

• 20th-century handwritten documents

 

Shipping

 

Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking for safe international delivery.