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George Psychoundakis: A Letter to C.A. Trypanis.
by Leigh Fermor, Patrick; George Psychoundakis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Athens: The American College of Greece, 1999. First edition of this work by the author of A Time of Gifts. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, warmly inscribed by both Patrick Leigh Fermor and George Psychoundakis to John Leatham, who contributed the introduction to this volume. Additionally signed by Leigh Fermor on another page. In fine condition. "George Psychoundakis: A Letter to C.A. Trypanis", is a letter from Patrick Leigh Fermor to Oxford professor Trypanis in English and Greek about the contemporary Cretan poet who translated both the Illiad and The Odyssey into his native language.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3911
- Title
- George Psychoundakis: A Letter to C.A. Trypanis.
- Author
- Leigh Fermor, Patrick; George Psychoundakis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The American College of Greece
- Place of Publication
- Athens
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- George Psychoundakis First Edition, JOhn Leatham, Patrick Leigh Fermor Signed First Edition, The Cretan Runner
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Raptis Rare Books
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About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- First Edition
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- Octavo
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- Association Copy
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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- Inscribed
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