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- 18/6/1885 (Creation)
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27.3 x 21.8 cm
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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. The author describes his everyday life in Ramli and comments on persons from the social circle of Alexandria as well as on events that reflect the mores of the time. Moreover, he gives information on the improvement of his eyesight and expresses his opinion on the work Manon Lescaut (Histoire du Manon Lescaut). Sheet numbers are indicated (2-4). (Alexandria)
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English
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Letterhead: Ant. M. Ralli Alexandria, Egypt. Blue and black ink. Watermark: W J & Co Extra Strong 3009. Physical item wear: oxidations; holes in two sheets.
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Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th.. “Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy”. Letter, 18.06.1885. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0071 (1704), 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-SF002-0071.
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- Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th. (Authority)
- Nikolopoulos, (?) (Subject)
- Strettoro, (?) (Subject)
- Browning, John (Subject)
- Tachan, (?) (Subject)
- Amiras, Alekos (Subject)
- Kalampokidi, Katina (Aikaterini) (Subject)
- Newton, Isaac (Subject)
- Ralli, Loula (Subject)
- Prévost, Antoine François (Subject)
- Pesmazoglou, family (Subject)
- Vouros, family (Subject)
- Benakis, family (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)