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1931 “Εκδρομικά” – Greek Tourism & Mountaineering Magazine, February 1931 Issue No. 21
€35.00Rare original issue of the illustrated Greek tourism and mountaineering magazine “Εκδρομικά”, published in Athens in February 1931.
This monthly periodical focused on:
- Greek tourism
- mountaineering
- hiking culture
- winter sports
- excursions across Greece
- preservation of the natural landscape
A publication documenting the early development of organized tourism and mountain culture in Greece during the 1930s. The issue includes articles and photographs relating to:
- Tinos
- Northern Evia
- Parnassos
- skiing in Greece
- Greek countryside and road culture
- mountaineering activities
Notable are the early ski-related photographs from Mount Parnassos, making this issue especially attractive for collectors of winter sports history and Greek alpine culture.
The magazine also contains period advertisements from hotels, photography studios, soap manufacturers and tourism-related businesses of the era.
Condition:
Complete copy with worn / fragile binding and signs of age and use. Interior pages remain generally clean and readable. Please examine photographs carefully.
Details:
Athens, February 1931
Year B’, Issue 21
36 pages
Approx. 17 × 24 cm
Original softcover
1931 Athens Chamber of Commerce Certificate – Revenue Stamp & Seals, Official Greek Document
€18.00Original official certificate issued by the Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Εμπορικόν και Βιομηχανικόν Επιμελητήριον Αθηνών), dated 26 May 1931.
The document certifies that Mr. Orestis Astras is not registered as a member of the Chamber from its foundation up to the date of issue.
It features a large red printed official emblem/seal of the Chamber, a circular official ink stamp, an original Greek revenue (fiscal) stamp, and an original ink signature.
Size: approx. 22 × 29 cm (8.7″ × 11.4″)
Αυθεντικό πιστοποιητικό του 1931 από το Εμπορικό και Βιομηχανικό Επιμελητήριο Αθηνών, με το οποίο βεβαιώνεται ότι το αναφερόμενο πρόσωπο δεν ήταν εγγεγραμμένο μέλος του Επιμελητηρίου έως την ημερομηνία έκδοσης. Φέρει μεγάλη ερυθρά σφραγίδα του Επιμελητηρίου, επίσημη σφραγίδα μελάνης, ελληνικό χαρτόσημο και ιδιόχειρη υπογραφή.
1931 French Automobile Permit Citroën Permis de Circulation Vintage Car Registration Document
€25.00Original French “Permis de Circulation” (automobile circulation permit), issued in La Baule, France.
Άδεια Κυκλοφορίας Αυτοκινήτου – Citroën, Γαλλία 1931
Αυθεντική γαλλική άδεια κυκλοφορίας αυτοκινήτου του 1931 (Permis de Circulation) για όχημα Citroën, εκδοθείσα στη La Baule
1931 Letter Athens to Le Chasseur Français – Iván Scaramanga – Subscription
€18.00Original typed letter dated November 12, 1931, sent from Athens, Greece, by Iván Scaramanga to the Director of the French magazine Le Chasseur Français, in Saint-Étienne (Loire), France.
The sender confirms the renewal of his 3-year subscription to the magazine (for 1932, 1933, and 1934) with a bank cheque of 60 francs through the Comptoir National d’Escompte de Paris.
1933 Alliance Française Diploma – Athens Piraeus Committee
€75.00Original award diploma issued by the Alliance Française (Athens–Piraeus Committee), dated May 26, 1933.
Beautifully printed certificate with decorative Art Deco border and an allegorical figure of Victory with trumpet, overlooking the Acropolis of Athens.
Signed by the President and Secretary of the Athens Committee and bearing the official Alliance Française seal.
1934 Greek Navy Officer Letter – Handwritten Naval Correspondence, Officer Leaving for Military Exercises
€8.00Original handwritten personal letter dated 19 July 1934, written by a Greek Navy officer (Πλωτάρχης Γκιόκας) to his landlady.
In the letter, the officer explains that he must depart for naval military exercises (“γυμνάσια”) and is therefore unable to continue renting his room.
Good for age. Toning, folds, small edge wear, but fully legible and complete. No major tears. Exactly as photographed.
Αυθεντική ιδιόχειρη επιστολή του 1934 από αξιωματικό του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού (Πλωτάρχης Γκιόκας), με προσωπικό περιεχόμενο. Στο κείμενο αναφέρεται η αναχώρησή του για στρατιωτικά «γυμνάσια», γεγονός που τον υποχρεώνει να διακόψει τη μίσθωση του δωματίου του.
1934 Greek Postal Service Transfer Order – Central Telegraph Office – Stamped
€18.00Original Administrative Postal Document – Athens (30 April 1934)
Official transfer order issued by the Central Post & Telegraph Office of Athens under the Hellenic Ministry of Communications. The document assigns a telegraph operator (υπάλληλος τηλεγραφητής) to a new service station, reflecting internal staff movements within the Greek postal/telegraph service during the interwar period.
1935 Parade of Evzones Athens Greece Panathenaic Stadium Real Photo Postcard
€25.00Original real photo postcard, showing a military parade of Evzones (Greek Presidential Guard) in front of the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) in Athens, Greece.
This postcard is part of a numbered series and includes bilingual caption text:
Caption:
Greek: «ΑΘΗΝΑΙ Παρέλασις»
French: “ATHÈNES – Parade devant le Stade”.
14 x 9 cm
The postcard shows significant signs of age and handling.
Noticeable wear, including edge losses, surface abrasions, and paper damage, particularly along the margins.
Despite its worn condition, the image remains visible and retains strong historical and collectible value.
1937 Athens Conservatoire Letter Signed Oikonomidis Herodes Atticus Concert Evelpidi
€42.00Athens Conservatoire – Official Letter Signed by Director Filoktitis Oikonomidis (1937)
Original typed institutional letter issued by the Athens Conservatoire, dated 7 September 1937 (Protocol No. 8325).
The letter is addressed to Mrs. Nelly Evelpidi and thanks her for her participation in the Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatoire during a major concert held at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
The event was organized to support:
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the Welfare Fund of the Symphony Orchestra members
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the “Musician’s House” of the Panhellenic Musicians’ Association
The document is hand-signed by the director of the Conservatoire, Filoktitis Oikonomidis, an important figure in Greek musical life of the interwar period.
The mention of Nelly Evelpidi as recipient adds a personal dimension to the document, illustrating the network of musicians and participants involved in the cultural life of Athens before World War II.
Founded in 1871, the Athens Conservatoire was the leading institution for classical music education in Greece and played a central role in the development of orchestral music and concert culture in the capital.
This document provides a rare glimpse into the musical and cultural life of Athens in the late 1930s, linking a major educational institution, a historic concert venue, and an individual participant in the orchestra’s activities.
Original period document.
Not a reproduction.
Ωδείο Αθηνών – Υπογεγραμμένη Επιστολή Φιλοκτήτη Οικονομίδη, 1937
Αυθεντική επιστολή του Ωδείου Αθηνών (1937), υπογεγραμμένη από τον διευθυντή Φιλοκτήτη Οικονομίδη, που αφορά συμμετοχή σε συναυλία στο Ηρώδειο.
1937 Athens Greek Fire Service Letter – Signed by Chief, Metaxas Era Official Correspondence w/ Envelope
€95.00Original official correspondence issued by the Office of the Chief of the Hellenic Fire Service, dated 13 October 1937, Athens.
The letter is handwritten and hand-signed by the Chief of the Hellenic Fire Service, during the tenure of Παύλος Καραπατέας (served 1935–1940).
It represents an authentic example of Greek state administration during the interwar / Metaxas period, reflecting formal communication practices of a key public service.
The document is addressed to a private individual named John (Ioannis) Tsatsos.
Additional historical note
The recipient, John (Ioannis) Tsatsos, is documented as a member of the Φιλολογικός Σύλλογος Παρνασσός, one of the most important cultural and intellectual associations in Athens, and also appears in records as a member of the Οργάνωσις Εθνικής Αναγεννήσεως (O.E.A.) during the Metaxas period.
The lot includes the original mailing envelope, with period Greek postage stamps and postal markings.
Dimensions (letter): 15.5 × 12.5 cm
Αυθεντική επιστολή της Πυροσβεστικής Υπηρεσίας Αθηνών (1937), υπογεγραμμένη από τον Αρχηγό, με φάκελο και γραμματόσημα εποχής.
1937 Greek Air Ministry Military Identity Card – Metaxas Era Greece – Pre-WWII Aviation Recruitment Document
€48.00Original Greek military identity document issued by the Ministry of Aeronautics (Υπουργείον Αεροπορίας), Department of Conscription (Τμήμα Στρατολογίας), dated 15 July 1937 in Athens.
Issued during the period of the Ioannis Metaxas goverment and only a few years before the outbreak of WWII.
The identity card belongs to:
- Stefanos Sifakis (Σηφάκης Στέφανος)
- son of Georgios
- born in 1917
- from Voukolies, Crete (Βουκολιές Χανίων)
The document bears:
- original photograph in uniform
- official Ministry of Aeronautics heading
- handwritten personal details
- official signatures
- partially visible military/administrative seals
- period annotations and service markings
Date: 15 July 1937
Size: approx. 22 × 11 cm unfolded
Condition: Poor to fair vintage condition with heavy folds, tears, staining, edge wear and paper losses from long use and age. Photograph, signatures and major text remain preserved and readable.
Στρατολογικό Δελτίο Ταυτότητας Υπουργείου Αεροπορίας (1937) – Εποχή Μεταξά
Αυθεντικό ελληνικό στρατολογικό δελτίο ταυτότητας του Υπουργείου Αεροπορίας, εκδοθέν στην Αθήνα στις 15 Ιουλίου 1937 επί κυβέρνησης Μεταξά. Ανήκε στον Στέφανο Σηφάκη από τις Βουκολιές Χανίων και φέρει φωτογραφία ένστολου στρατεύσιμου, υπογραφές και επίσημες σφραγίδες.
1937 Greek Theatre Invitation Ticket Athens – Olympion Vocal Recital, Klara Stamou, Vintage Ephemera
€12.00Original Greek theatre invitation ticket, issued for a vocal recital at the Θέατρον Ολύμπια in Athens.
The invitation is dated Wednesday, October 20, 1937, and granted admission for two (2) persons. It announces a farewell recital performance by soprano Klara Stamou, recipient of the Gold Award of the National Conservatory.
This is an authentic piece of Greek theatrical ephemera from the interwar period, printed on period paper.
Details:
Type: Theatre invitation / ticket
Venue: Olympion Theatre (Athens)
Event: Vocal recital (farewell performance)
Date: October 20, 1937
Admission: Invitation for two persons
Dimensions: 16 × 8.5 cm
Material: Printed paper
Αυθεντική ελληνική πρόσκληση θεάτρου του 1937 για φωνητικό ρεσιτάλ στο Θέατρο Ολύμπια στην Αθήνα. Αφορά αποχαιρετιστήρια εμφάνιση της σοπράνο Klara Stamou.
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