Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Bellagio, Italy, according to the letterhead, on all sides of a bifolio. Extensive description of the trip he is making in Italy. He expresses his admiration for the places he visits and comments on the works of art he sees there ("Venus de Medici, Madonna della Sedie" etc.). He informs the poet about the impending trip schedule as well as of the identity and the status of the family he is accompanying. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Bellagio)
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Basel (Switzerland)
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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF002-0049 (566)
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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF002-0050 (567)
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Handwritten note by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Italy, on a postcard. He informs him that he has returned to Como. The card bears a postage stamp, mail service rubber stamps (Como, Alexandria) and recipient details. The indication "39Α" is noted in the margin, in pencil. On the other side of the card, view of the Bellagio, in Lake Como. (Como)
[Cavafy], Paul