Greek passport of the poet's father, P. I. Cavafy, issued by the Greek embassy in Istanbul. The date and personal details are handwritten. Visas from Trieste, Vienna and Berlin on the verso. The passport was kept by the poet in an envelope labelled "My father's passport". Accompanied by two photographic copies of both sides from a photo studio in Alexandria. A copy of each side of the passport has been certified by the Greek Consulate of Alexandria.
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Cavafy's 1st class passport issued in Alexandria and valid for six months. The bearer's details, signature and date are handwritten. Tax stamped and sealed. Accompanied by handmade folder with a note as to its contents, written by Rica Singopoulo.
Consulate General of Greece in AlexandriaBritish passport of Cavafy's mother, Charikleia, affixed on a leather cover. It was issued in London and mentions that its owner is widow of Peter John Cavafy, who has been a naturalised British citizen since 1850 and that she may travel in Europe and Africa, accompanied by her sons, Paul, John and Constantine, aged 16, 13 and 12, respectively. The date and personal details are handwritten. Bearer's signature.
The Foreign OfficeCavafy's Greek passport for the year 1932, comprising thirty-two numbered pages. It was originally valid for three months (25 June-25 September) and was extended until early November, as mentioned in page "10". The poet's photograph and signature in page "3".
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