Rare, Signed, 1937, Nikiforos Vrettakos, I Epistoli tou Kyknou, First Edition, Govostis

Beautiful and rare first edition of Η Επιστολή του Κύκνου (The Swan Letter) by Nikiforos Vrettakos (1912–1991), 

published in Athens by Govostis Publishing House in 1937.

This exceptional copy is signed and dedicated by the author, one of Greece’s most celebrated poets.

A true collector’s piece of modern Greek literature, combining historical, literary, and cultural value.

Book Details

• Title: Η επιστολή του Κύκνου (The Swan Letter)

• Author: Nikiforos Vrettakos (Νικηφόρος Βρεττάκος)

• Publisher: Govostis Publishing House, Athens

• Year: 1937

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: Greek

• Pages: 46

• Cover Artist: Vanias

• Signature: Signed and dedicated by the author

• Condition: Good (–) vintage condition – light wear consistent with age; please see photos for details

About the Author

Nikiforos Vrettakos (1912–1991) was one of Greece’s most important poets, often called the Poet of Love and Peace.
He received numerous literary awards, including the Greek State Poetry Prize (twice), and was elected to the Academy of Athens in 1987.

His works have been translated into many languages, and several poems were set to music by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.

About the Book: 

The Swan’s Letter is considered a poem of protest against pain and injustice, reflecting Vrettakos’ deep humanism and his enduring search for harmony and peace.

A Rare Collectible

This signed 1937 first edition represents a significant piece of Greek literary history, ideal for collectors of rare books, poetry enthusiasts, and institutions preserving 20th-century European literature.

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