Agapi Molyviati / Ioanna Tsatsou / Lucy Katsouni - Signed First Editions Modern Greek Poetry, Illustrated by Panos Valsamakis, Jean - 1976-2004

A rare and highly collectible lot of three hand-signed first editions by prominent female voices of modern Greek poetry — Agapi Molyviati, Ioanna Tsatsou, and Loukia (Lucy) Katsouni.

Each volume is signed and dedicated by the author, and each features artistic collaborations with major Greek and European artists, including Panos Valsamakis, Jean Guitton, and Yannis Gaitis.
A unique ensemble where poetry, art, and history intertwine — ideal for collectors of Greek literature, women writers, and postwar art & culture.

Included in this Lot

1. Agapi Molyviati – Το Πρόσωπο της Ζωής (The Face of Life)

Publisher: Self-published, Athens, 1976

Edition: First Edition

Signed, dedicated, and corrected by the author

61 pages | 24.5 × 17 cm | Softcover

Cover design by Panos Valsamakis

Condition: Good vintage condition


2. Ioanna Tsatsou – Καταυγασμός (Illumination)

Publisher: Ikaros, Athens, 1984

Edition: First Edition

Signed and dedicated by the author

Frontispiece by Jean Guitton

71 pages | 24 × 17 cm | Softcover

Condition: Good vintage condition, minor signs of age


3. Loukia (Lucy) Katsouni – Υπερβάσεις (Beyond Limits)

Publisher: Self-published, Athens, 2004

Edition: First Limited Edition, 1/1000

Signed and dedicated by the author

Cover illustration by Yannis Gaitis

40 pages | 24 × 17.5 cm | Softcover

Condition: Good vintage condition, minor signs of age


About the Authors

Agapi Molyviati-Venezi (1900–1995)
Born in Ayvalik, Asia Minor, Molyviati was a distinguished Greek poet and writer. The sister of novelist Elias Venezis, she made her literary debut in 1976 with The Face of Life, followed by The Sonnets (1978), both warmly received by critics.

Ioanna Tsatsou (1904–2000)
A celebrated poet, essayist, and advocate for women’s rights. Sister of Nobel laureate Giorgos Seferis and wife of President Konstantinos Tsatsos, she played a key role in the restoration of democracy in Greece.

Loukia (Lucy) Katsouni
A contemporary Greek poet and essayist based in Athens. Her works explore the boundaries of emotion and intellect through vivid and lyrical expression.


About the Artists

Panos Valsamakis (1900–1986) — Greek painter and ceramicist, widely recognized as the founder of artistic ceramics in Greece.

Jean Guitton (1901–1999) — French philosopher and theologian, considered one of the last great Catholic thinkers of the 20th century.

Yannis Gaitis (1923–1984) — Renowned painter, sculptor, and engraver, best known for his iconic “Little People” — symbolic figures representing modern mass society.



A rare, triple-signed anthology of women’s voices across three generations of Greek poetry, uniquely complemented by works of notable visual artists. This set encapsulates the dialogue between art, literature, and cultural identity in modern Greece.

An outstanding addition to any Greek literature collection, feminist art archive, or postwar European poetry library.

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