(6) Vols., Greek and Turkish poetry, fine bindings, 4 Greek editions, 2 in English, bindings stamped Ganiaris, Athens, includes: 1) Talat Sait Halman. The Humanist Poetry of Yunis Emre. R.C.D. Cultural Institute, text in English; 2) Odysseus Elytis. Worrthy It Is. lithograph by Giann Morali, Ikaros Publishing, 1959; 3) Costas Vrettakos. Number: Poems, 1972, inscribed and signed, possibly by author; 4) and 5) Chrysostomos Ganiaris. "Kallimasiotika" and "Euphemia Letters", each inscribed and signed in Greek, possibly by author; 6) George Seferis Collected Poems 1924-1955, Princeton, 1967; smallest: 7.5"h x 5.25"w, largest: 9.25"h x 6.25"w

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York

Notes/Literature: Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.

Good/Fair, some wear and rubbing to covers, boards slightly wavy, some dark red spotting to to covers, bindings sound, may have owner's name or inscription on blank pages **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.