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- 27/7/1886 (Creation)
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25.9 x 40.3 cm
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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, in two distinct parts, comprising one bifolio and one sheet with notes on all sides. Information about the author's return to Egypt. Commentary on individuals of the friendly circle of the two men. Reference to the author's personal expenses and to the eyesight problems he is facing. He expresses his opinion regarding a potential job in England. Cancellations. (Liverpool)
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English
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Notepaper and Letterhead: Ralli & Psicha Liverpool. Black ink. Watermark: W J & Co Extra Strong 3009, Original Turkey Mill Kent. Physical item wear: oxidations; small hole in the paper.
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Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th.. “Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy”. Letter, 27.07.1886. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0082 (1713), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds. From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0082.
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- Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th. (Authority)
- Ralli, Constantine (Costi) C. (Subject)
- Ralli, Antonina (Subject)
- Zervoudaki (Mavrokordatou), Aikaterini (Subject)
- Zervoudakis, Emmanouil K. (Subject)
- Frost, Adam (Subject)
- Kitroeff, Alexander Th. (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, John P. (Subject)
- Ralli Brothers (Subject)