Kostas Ouranis - Γλαυκοί Δρόμοι (Glaucous Roads) – Signed First Edition, Limited & Numbered (No. 1420) - 1947

Rare and highly collectible signed first edition of Γλαυκοί Δρόμοι (Glaucous Roads) by esteemed Greek poet and travel writer Kostas Ouranis (pen name of Kostas Niarchos, 1890–1953).
Published in Athens, November 1947, by I Phili tou Vivliou (Οι Φίλοι του Βιβλίου – The Friends of the Book), this edition is limited and numbered, copy No. 1420, and bears the author’s handwritten dedication and signature.

This finely produced volume includes poetic and lyrical reflections from Ouranis’ journeys across Attica, the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Palestine, written in his distinctive style that merges travel narrative, introspection, and poetic sensitivity.
It stands as one of the author’s most evocative works, bridging modern Greek poetry and travel literature in the aftermath of World War II.

Details:

Author: Kostas Ouranis (Kostas Niarchos, 1890–1953)

Title: Γλαυκοί Δρόμοι (Glaucous Roads) – Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean, Egypt, Palestine

Publisher: I Phili tou Vivliou (The Friends of the Book), Athens

Year: November 1947

Edition: First Edition – Limited & Numbered (#1420)

Signed: Yes – Hand-signed and inscribed by the author

Pages: 226

Binding: Original softcover

Language: Greek

Dimensions: 19 cm × 13.5 cm

Condition: Good vintage condition with light signs of age and handling; please refer to photos for full details

About the Author:

Kostas Ouranis was one of the most distinguished voices of early 20th-century Greek literature — a poet, travel writer, and journalist whose work combined lyrical sensitivity, cosmopolitan perspective, and humanist depth.
His travels through Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean inspired vivid reflections on culture, beauty, and identity.
His legacy continues through the Ouranis Foundation under the Academy of Athens, which promotes Greek literature and supports education through scholarships and awards.

Collectibility:

A rare post-war literary treasure, especially desirable for collectors of Greek poetry, signed first editions, and travel literature.
This 1947 limited and autographed edition represents both a milestone in modern Greek letters and a beautiful artifact of Hellenic publishing craftsmanship.

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