HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

1945 Cairo Medical Prescription – Italian–Arabic Bilingual –Pulmonology – Signed

28.00

Original medical prescription / treatment note issued in Cairo, Egypt, dated April 22, 1945, by Gino Grossi, an Italian physician specialized in pulmonary diseases.

The document is printed in Italian and Arabic, reflecting the multicultural medical practice of post-war Cairo. It includes handwritten therapeutic instructions, a genuine signature, and an original Egyptian revenue stamp, confirming its official medical use.

Dimensions: 14 × 20 cm

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1945 Constantinople Letter to Bishop Panteleimon Fostinis of Samos – Orthodox

40.00

Original 1945 letter written in Constantinople (Istanbul) and addressed to Metropolitan Panteleimon Fostinis of Samos, one of the most notable Greek Orthodox hierarchs of the 20th century.
Dated 11 September 1945, the letter discusses ecclesiastical matters, health concerns, family issues, and political–religious developments in post-war Constantinople.

This is a two-page manuscript (double-sided), densely written in Katharevousa Greek.
The writer refers to the Patriarchate, the Theological School, the situation in Asia Minor, and personal relations with the Metropolitan. The text is rich in historical and theological context, offering valuable insight into the life of Greek clergy during the difficult years following WWII.

The signature appears clearly at the end of the second page (likely a priest or senior ecclesiastical figure).

Age toning, horizontal/vertical folds, some stains and paper waviness. Ink remains readable and signature clear. Overall good vintage condition

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1945 Greek Army Soldier ID Card Post WWII General Staff Issued Military Document

45.00

Original Greek Army Soldier Identity Card, issued in Athens on April 18, 1945.

This is an authentic post–World War II Greek military document, issued by the Hellenic Army General Staff (Γενικόν Επιτελείον Στρατού).

The document is a personal soldier ID card and bears:

  • Official General Staff stamp

  • Official signature of the issuing authority

  • Period paper and typography

Date: 18 April 1945

Size: approx. 12.5 × 9 cm

Type: Soldier Identity Card / Military ID


Historical Context

Issued just months after the Liberation of Greece, during the critical period of reorganization of the Greek Army following WWII.

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1945 Greek Hospital of Cairo Receipt – Hellenic Community, Egypt, Stamped

15.00

Original Greek financial document issued by the Greek Hospital of Cairo in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II.

This document is an “Ένταλμα Εισπράξεως” (Payment / Collection Warrant), bearing an official printed header “Ελληνικόν Νοσοκομείον Καΐρου”, serial number, handwritten entries, original signatures, and an Egyptian revenue stamp (5 mills).

Original period document.
Not a reproduction.

The document is heavily worn, with:tears and paper losses,strong folds and creasing,edge damage. However, the title, date, stamps and overall content remain visible. Please examine photos carefully.

Size: 16 × 21 cm

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1946 Greek Elections Liberal Party Ballot – Athens – Sofoklis Venizelos

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Original ballot paper (vote list) of the Liberal Party (Κόμμα Φιλελευθέρων) for the 1st Electoral District of Athens, used during the Greek National Elections of March 31, 1946. Headed by Sofoklis Venizelos, the son and political successor of the historic Liberal movement’s founder.
Lists the full slate of Liberal parliamentary candidates for the former Municipality of Athens district.

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1947 Greek National Opera Program – Manon (Massenet) – Elen Dosia Special Appear

25.00

Original opera program from the Greek National Opera (Εθνική Λυρική Σκηνή), dated March 21, 1947, for Jules Massenet’s “Manon”.
This performance features a special guest appearance by internationally acclaimed soprano Elen Dosia, known for her major European and American stage career during the mid-20th century.

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1948 Greek Military Conscription Document Civil War Stamped & Signed

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Original Greek military conscription document, issued in 1948 by the Ελληνικός Στρατός, through the Traveling Military Council of the Kingdom of Greece (Περιοδεύον Στρατιωτικόν Συμβούλιον – Βασιλείου της Ελλάδος).

The Traveling Military Councils were official mobile military authorities, responsible for examining and classifying conscripts, especially in remote areas, and played a key role during the Greek Civil War period (1946–1949).

It bears original official military stamps and handwritten signatures of the President of the Traveling Military Council and the responsible conscription officer.

Dimensions: 20 × 15 cm

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1949 Bulgaria Fire Insurance Receipt – DZI State Insurance Institute Burgas

18.00

Original 1949 fire-insurance receipt issued by the State Insurance Institute (DZI), Bulgaria’s official national insurance authority of the period.

This document was filled out and signed in Burgas, recording payment for a compulsory state fire-insurance policy. It includes handwritten names, amounts, location and policy details.

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1950s Greek OTE Telegram – Konstantinos N. Rallis – Public Works Message

35.00

Original OTE telegram, issued in Athens (Κρατικόν Αθηνών) to Konstantinos N. Rallis.
Likely dated in the late 1950s – early 1960s, based on format, typography, and political context.

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1950s Telegram by Sofoklis Venizelos – Greek PM – Condolence Message to Chania

175.00

Original Greek telegram (OTE) sent in the 1950s by Sofoklis Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece and son of Eleftherios Venizelos, addressed to the family of Nikolaos Kontoleon in Chania, Crete.
The telegram expresses deep condolences for the premature death of their loved one.

Text reads (in original telegraphic style):
“Με ψυχικόν άλγος επληροφορήθην πρόωρον θάνατον προσφίλους σας και αλησμόνητου Νίκου STOP Δέχθητε θερμότερα και ειλικρινέστερα συλλυπητήριά μου — Σοφοκλής Βενιζέλος.”

This is an authentic mid-20th-century Greek political telegram.

Age toning, folds, small tears on edges, adhesive tape marks, but text remains fully legible. Overall good vintage condition.

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1951 Italia Linee Home Lines Ship Menu – First Class Ocean Liner

32.00

Original First Class ship menu from the Italian ocean liner company Italia Linee / Home Lines, dated September 8, 1951.

The menu features a decorative cover illustration titled “Balon del Re del Siam” and presents the Pranzo (Lunch) and Dinner offerings for First Class passengers during a transatlantic voyage.

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1951 Memorandum & Articles – N. Vouvalis & Co (Greece) Ltd – London Company

85.00

Original Memorandum and Articles of Association of N. Vouvalis & Co. (Greece) Ltd, incorporated in London on 28 April 1951, under the Companies Act 1948.
The company’s stated activities include shipping, shipbroking, export & import trading and commercial brokerage – indicating direct connection with post-war Greek maritime and mercantile expansion in London.

Printed by Maxwell, Batley & Co., 65 London Wall, a well-known London legal and corporate registration firm.
Complete and clean copy, no missing pages, natural age toning.

21 x 34 cm

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