Manuscript poems and attached typewritten note. The poems "Addition" and "Absence" written on both sides of a sheet; notes and additions in the margin. Page numbers are noted: "53" on the recto, "54" on the verso. Cancellations and emendations. The poem "Absence" has been crossed out. The handwritten note "Not for publication, but may remain here" on a separate piece of paper attached to the sheet.

Manuscript of the poems "Epitaph", "Displeased Theatregoer" and of part of "Horace in Athens", under the general title "Ancient Days" on both sides of a sheet. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink below each of the two first poems. The third poem has been crossed out in pencil.

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1907-15 Collection consisting of four cut sheets initially folded in folios with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1930); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 1926. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and it is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Manos Vatalas on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Expression of satisfaction for the appreciation expressed for him by Galateia Alexiou (Kazantzaki) and Nikos Kazantzakis. (Alexandria)

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 1" and "Abb-Apo". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Abbatia-Aperifronos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 3" and "Dia-Euth". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Diaisthisis-Euthymologos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 8" and "Sal-Tri". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Salos-Trykia". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him on matters pertaining to Alexandrini Techni and refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos.

Manuscript of the poems "Epitaph" and "Absence" on both sides of a sheet. There are numbers next to certain verses; the titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink below each poem.

Handwritten prose text on one side of eighty-six numbered sheets. Numbering ("2"-"83") at the top right of the recto of each sheet, with many corrections. The verso of all sheets is blank. Cancellations and emendations. Some quotes and notes in English and in French. The signature "C.P.C." at the end of the text. Cavafy's views on Hubert Pernot's Grammaire du grec moderne, published in Paris in 1917.

Manuscript of the poem "If Indeed He Died" in a double sheet notepaper. The text is in the first and third pages; the remaining pages are blank. Cancellations and emendations. Handwritten date indication ("March 1920") at the end of the poem. Sheet number marked at top right: "46"; the second written page is numbered "2".

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him that he has received issues of journals sent to Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter on both sides of two letterheaded papers of the Morea steamboat. Forster informs Cavafy that he is aboard off the shores of Crete on his way to India. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on two sheets. The letter is written in parts, given that –as the author clarifies– the second part is added on the same date, but after the composition of the first was completed. Paul expresses his concern about the interruption of the correspondence between the two brothers -there are details regarding the dates of the last letters– which is restored in the second part of the letter. Paul finally receives a letter by C. P. Cavafy on the same day. Reference to individuals from their family circle, and mention of his acquaintance with a man of Greek origin in Hyères, who had served in Egypt. Extensive comments on writers and works, including: Letters by Madame de Sevigné; Agamemnon by Aeschylus; Stello by De Vigny; Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Three copies of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. On the first and second pages, an article by Cavafy entitled "Lamia", regarding the poem by Keats under the same title. The article is signed with the initials "C.F.C.".

Issue of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. Article by Cavafy, on the first page, entitled "The Cypriot Question" and signed "C.F.C.".