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- 17/11/1883 (Creation)
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17.5 x 22.3 cm
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Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses his concern regarding the receipt of the correspondence by Cavafy. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Cancellations; use of French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)
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Mainly English
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Paper with printed red monogram ("SS"). Black and red ink. Physical item wear: oxidations; holes.
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Schilizzi, Stephen Z.. “Letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy”. Letter, 17.11.1883. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0020 (1750), 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-SF002-0020.
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- Schilizzi, Stephen Z. (Authority)
- Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th. (Subject)
- Vouros, Theodoros (Subject)
- Delvalle, (?) (Subject)
- Taylor, Frederick (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, Pandias M. (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, John P. (Subject)
- Cazanera, (?) (Subject)
- Skanavis, Leonidas D. (Subject)
- Caffè Paradiso (Subject)