Vintage Karagiozis Shadow Theatre Booklets ( Lot of 3) 1950s–60s Greece, Spatharis Illustrated

Description

A collectible set of three original vintage Greek shadow theatre booklets featuring Karagiozis, the iconic trickster figure of traditional Greek folk theatre.

Published in Athens during the 1950s–1960s, these first editions reflect the humor, satire, and storytelling traditions of Karagiozis performances, often set in Ottoman-era settings.

Included in this Lot

1. Καραγκιόζης: Κατακτήτης της Σελήνης
(Karagiozis: Conqueror of the Moon)

• Daremas, Athens, 1960s – Issue No. 23 – First Edition
• 32 pages – 17.5 × 12.5 cm
• Illustrated lithographic cover
• Condition: Good (–), uncut copy

2. Ο Καραγκιόζης Χανούμισα στο Σεράι
(Karagiozis Hanoum in the Serai)

• Agyra, Athens, 1950s – Issue No. 6 – First Edition
• 32 pages – 17.5 × 12.5 cm
• Illustrated lithographic cover
• Condition: Good (–)

3. Ο Καραγκιόζης, ο Μέγας Αλέξανδρος και το καταραμένο φίδι
(Karagiozis, Alexander the Great and the Cursed Snake)

• Linardatos, Athens, 1960s – Issue No. 8 – First Edition
• 18 pages – 25 × 17.5 cm
• Illustrated by Evgenios Spatharis

This issue is part of a series by Evgenios Spatharis, the most prominent modern master of Karagiozis theatre. The story follows a traditional legend in which Alexander the Great defeats a monstrous serpent to save a city.

Background

Karagiozis is a central figure of Greek shadow theatre, known for his wit and satirical adventures. These booklets are printed adaptations of popular performances and are now considered collectible examples of mid-20th-century Greek ephemera.

Dimensions

• Two booklets: 17.5 × 12.5 cm
• One booklet: 25 × 17.5 cm

Condition

Overall Good (–) vintage condition

• Age-related wear, toning, handling marks
• One uncut copy
• Please examine photos carefully for condition details

Shipping

• Carefully packed
• Tracked shipping
• Combined shipping available