DOCUMENTS
1929 International School of Geneva Brochure – First International School, League of Nations Era, Illustrated Education Document
€42.00Original illustrated brochure issued in 1929 by the International School of Geneva (École Internationale de Genève), the first international school in the world, founded in 1924 to serve the children of officials of the League of Nations.
The brochure includes period photographs of the school’s main buildings, boys’ and girls’ boarding departments, football field and tennis courts, and provides detailed information on the academic calendar (1929–1930), tuition fees, boarding conditions, and administrative structure. It reflects the school’s early educational philosophy, emphasizing internationalism, multilingual education, and cultural exchange.
Good for its age, with light wear and period patina.
Φυλλάδιο Διεθνούς Σχολείου Γενεύης 1929 πρώτο διεθνές σχολείο
Πρωτότυπο εικονογραφημένο φυλλάδιο του Διεθνούς Σχολείου Γενεύης με πληροφορίες για εγκαταστάσεις πρόγραμμα σπουδών και διαμονή μαθητών της περιόδου.
1929 Kymi Evia Greece Welfare Fund Appeal Document – Diaspora Communities
€30.00Original Greek Historical Document – Kymi Welfare Production Fund Appeal (1929)
Dated 15 January 1929, this rare printed circular was issued by the Welfare Production Fund of Kymi (Evia, Greece). It calls upon Kymi expatriate communities in Egypt, Constantinople, Smyrna, and the United States to contribute financially to social support, agricultural development, and relief for vulnerable residents of the region.
1930 Athens Municipal Document – Signed Spyridon Mercouris Autograph, Official City Archive Greece
€365.00Original and historically important Greek municipal document, dated 2 August 1930, issued by the Municipality of Athens and hand-signed by Spyridon Mercouris, Mayor of Athens (served 1929–1932).
This is a genuine official administrative / legal declaration of the interwar period, bearing the original handwritten signature of the Mayor — not printed, not stamped.
Signature:
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Signed by: Spyridon Mercouris, Mayor of Athens
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Signature: Original hand-signed in ink (authentic autograph, not printed)
Spyridon Mercouris was a prominent Greek politician and Mayor of Athens during the interwar years, and a member of the historic Mercouris family (grandfather of Melina Mercouri).
Size: approx. 25 × 36.5 cm
Αυθεντικό δημοτικό έγγραφο του Δήμου Αθηναίων, έκδοσης 2 Αυγούστου 1930, φέρον την ιδιόχειρη υπογραφή του δημάρχου Spyridon Mercouris. Πρόκειται για επίσημο διοικητικό τεκμήριο της μεσοπολεμικής περιόδου, με αυθεντικό αυτόγραφο και χαρακτηριστική μορφή των δημοτικών εγγράφων της εποχής.
Η υπογραφή είναι χειρόγραφη σε μελάνι και δεν πρόκειται για εκτύπωση ή σφραγίδα, στοιχείο που ενισχύει τη συλλεκτική και ιστορική αξία του εγγράφου. Ο Σπυρίδων Μερκούρης υπήρξε σημαντική πολιτική προσωπικότητα και μέλος της γνωστής οικογένειας Μερκούρη.
1930 Greek Ministry of Naval Affairs Driver License – BSA Tricycle Permit with Photo ID
€45.00Original Greek Ministry of Naval Affairs driver competency license (“Adeia Ikanotitos Odigou Aftokinitou”) issued in Athens on 1 August 1930.
The document was issued by the:
- Automobile Workshop / Motor Service of the Ministry of Naval Affairs
and includes:
- original portrait photograph
- official ink stamps
- handwritten entries
- serial number
- official signature
Vehicle information recorded:
- System: B.S.A.
- Power: 4.95 HP
- Type: Tricycle vehicle (“Trikyklo”)
The document survives with its original attached photograph and official Ministry stamps from the Ministry of Naval Affairs automobile station.
Date:
1 August 1930
Dimensions:
Approx. 13.5 x 10 (opened)
Condition:
Authentic period condition with folds, edge wear, paper losses and age toning consistent with use. Photograph and official markings remain clearly visible.
Άδεια Ικανότητος Οδηγού Υπουργείου Ναυτικών 1930 – BSA Τρίκυκλο με Φωτογραφία
Αυθενική υπηρεσιακή άδεια ικανότητος οδηγού του Υπουργείου Ναυτικών, χρονολογημένη 1 Αυγούστου 1930. Εκδόθηκε από το Συνεργείον Αυτοκινήτων του Υπουργείου Ναυτικών και αφορά τρίκυκλο B.S.A. Περιλαμβάνει αυθεντική φωτογραφία κατόχου, υπηρεσιακές σφραγίδες και χειρόγραφες καταχωρήσεις.
1930 Greek Nautical Sports Association Invitation Card – Maritime Ephemera, Posted Cover
€22.00Original posted invitation / correspondence card issued by the Hellenic Union of Nautical Sports Clubs Enthusiasts (Ελληνική Ένωσις Φιλάθλων Ναυτικών Σωματείων – Ε.Ε.Φ.Ν.Σ.), Athens, dated 27 March 1930.
Addressed to Nikolaos Manousos in Piraeus (Karaiskou Street 162), this attractive interwar Greek maritime ephemera item concerns a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Wednesday 2 April, 7 p.m., at the office of Mr. N. Papakosta.
The card bears:
- Original Greek 50 lepta postage stamp
- Postal cancellation marks dated March 1930
- Printed letterhead of the nautical association
- Official signature of the General Secretary
- Original mailed format with postal handling marks
Nicely preserved overall with normal age wear, folds and postal handling traces consistent with period use.
Dimensions: approx. 15 × 9 cm.
Ελληνική Ένωση Φιλάθλων Ναυτικών Σωματείων 1930 – Ταχυδρομημένη Πρόσκληση Πειραιά
Αυθεντικό ταχυδρομημένο δελτάριο / πρόσκληση της Ελληνικής Ενώσεως Φιλάθλων Ναυτικών Σωματείων (Ε.Ε.Φ.Ν.Σ.), χρονολογημένο 27 Μαρτίου 1930. Απευθύνεται προς τον Νικόλαο Μανούσο στον Πειραιά και αφορά συνεδρίαση διοικητικού συμβουλίου. Με γραμματόσημο, ταχυδρομικές σφραγίδες και υπογραφή γραμματέως.
1930 Hungarian Rubber Factory Invoices Budapest to Athens Set of 3 Commercial Documents
€35.00Original set of three illustrated commercial invoices issued by the Usines Hongroises de Caoutchouc Soc. Anon. (Hungarian Rubber Factory, Budapest), dated July, September, and November 1930.
Τιμολόγια Ουγγρικού Εργοστασίου Καουτσούκ – Βουδαπέστη προς Αθήνα, 1930 (Σετ 3)
Σύνολο τριών αυθεντικών εμπορικών τιμολογίων του 1930 από ουγγρικό εργοστάσιο καουτσούκ στη Βουδαπέστη προς την Αθήνα.
1930s Athens Tavern Lalakis Table Card French Gypsy Orchestra Notis Art Deco Ephemera
€14.00Original vintage table advertising card from the upscale Athenian tavern “Lalakis”, located at Rue Bouboulina – Joulianou 8, dating to the mid-1930s.
Printed in French, the card reflects the cosmopolitan atmosphere of interwar Athens and promotes the venue as an “ultra-modern tavern” featuring live music by the renowned Gypsy orchestra of “Notis”, a popular form of violin-led entertainment among the city’s social elite.
The presence of original handwritten notes enhances its authenticity and confirms its use as a table card rather than a simple promotional leaflet.
Ταβέρνα «Λαλάκης» – Διαφημιστική Επιτραπέζια Κάρτα, Αθήνα περ. 1935
Αυθεντική επιτραπέζια διαφημιστική κάρτα από αθηναϊκή ταβέρνα της δεκαετίας του 1930, τυπωμένη στα γαλλικά και προωθώντας ζωντανή μουσική με ορχήστρα.
1931 Assicurazioni Generali Trieste Pocket Booklet – 100th Anniversary
€10.00Original 1931 commemorative pocket booklet issued by Assicurazioni Generali (Trieste), celebrating the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1831.
This is the Greek-language edition, produced for clients and representatives of the company’s operations in Greece during the interwar period.
Blue textured cover with gilt embossed sunrise emblem and dates 1831–1931.
Interior includes historical and financial information about the company, capital statistics, and compensations data up to 1929.
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.
1932 Greek Immigrant Letter – Chicago The Broiler Restaurant Letterhead
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