Issue of the French newspaper L’Orchestre: revue théatrale & financière with the daily programme of the theatrical plays and concerts.

Issue of the French newspaper La Comédie française: Journal quotidien indépendant, in Paris.

Issue numbered 136 of the French newspaper La Comédie française: Journal quotidien, indépendant.

Issue numbered 117 of the French newspaper La Comédie française: Journal quotidien, indépendant.

Issue of the French newspaper La Patrie in Paris. On the front page of the newspaper, references to the Greek-Turkish war of 1897 and a publication of the poem “L’Aigle de la Crète”.

Issue of the French newspaper La Presse in Paris.

Issue of the French newspaper Le Jockey in Paris.

Issue of the French newspaper Le Palais-Royal: Journal quotidien indépendant in Paris.

Issue numbered 135 of the French newspaper Le Vaudeville: Journal quotidien, indépendant.

Issue of the French sports newspaper Paris-courses: Journal quotidien de sport in Paris.

Handwritten note by Apostolopoulos to Cavafy, with reference to the poems "The City" and "Ithaca". (Paris)

Handwritten note by Paul Cavafy on a postcard to C. P. Cavafy, with notes on both sides. It is mentioned that Paul is leaving for London and Paris, having Alexandria as his final destination. Of note is the use of English words and phrases. The card bears a postage stamp; mail service rubber stamps (Buxton, Port Said – Alexandria); the address is written in French; handwritten notes in pencil. (Buxton)

Handwritten notes by John Cavafy on two sides of the envelope from St Petersbourg hotel in Paris. The starting and end points of various routes in Paris are mentioned along with several well-known landmarks. The item should be dated back to 1897, when John traveled to Paris with C. P. Cavafy.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of eight sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of the fourth sheet. All sheets are numbered 1 to 8 at top right. Biographical notes, pertaining to the life, habits and social encounters of Cavafy. Also, information about the members of his family (parents and siblings). It appears that the notes were written after the poet's death and the information comes from Singopoulo's own knowledge as well as from the remains of Cavafy's belongings. Certain inaccuracies are observed, such as the poet's date of birth (1865 instead of 1863).

Handwritten text by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of thirteen sheets from a notepad. Blank versos. Seven sheets have been torn off the notepad. Rica Singopoulo's notes pertain to the history of the poet's paternal and maternal family, for the members of which is provided all the information she collected from the poet himself as well as from his notes. Extensive reference to the life of the poet and that of his brothers. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Pamphlet about dance performances at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Information on the various dance styles with photographs of the dancers on recto and on verso.

Receipt for a car ride by the French company Compagnie voitures métropolitaines in Paris. On verso, the regulations of the service.

Four-page pamphlet with the musical score and the verses to the song “Eve interviewée” written by Eugène Rimbault, Joël Tiska and Lucien Delormel. The music performance took place at Alcazar d’Été in Paris.

Four-page pamphlet with the musical score and the verses to the song “L’Aveugle et le paralytique” by the composers Paul Briollet, Lucien Hiks, Lucien Delormel and Joël Tiska. The music performance took place at Alcazar d’Été in Paris.

Theatre programme of the Théâtre du Grand Guignol in Paris with information on the upcoming performances.

Four-page pamphlet with the musical score and the verses to the song “Les deux cabots” by the composers Louis Michaud and Lucien Carron.

Foldable pamphlet of the Olympia music hall in Paris, where other events and performances also took place. On recto, the price (0.20 C.), advertisements on the inside.

Four-page pamphlet with the musical score and the verses to the song “Quand on n’a pas” by Sulbac, under the music supervision of Félix Mortreuil, Paul Briollet, Eugène Rimbault and Lucien Delormel. The music performance took place at Alcazar d’Été in Paris.

Small pamphlet (pocketsize), 23 pages, enitemd “Utile dulci, petit mémento de poche”. It contains advertisements, a guide to libraries and museums (Paris), a horse racing calendar etc.

Four-page pamphlet of Comédie Française dedicated to the French actor Eugène Silvain. The pamphlet contains excerpts of reviews from important theatrical plays of the actor.

Pamphlet of the French circus Nouveau Cirque. On the back cover, the price of sale: “20 Cent.”.

Pamphlet of the apparel store J. Lafon. Guidelines on taking measurements and prices of clothing items.

Pamphlet of an apparel shop in Paris, under the brand name P. Mitaine. Various apparel items with their prices are included.

Foldable theatre programme of the musical theatre Casino de Paris. Advertisements inside and on the back cover.

Pamphlet of the bookstore Librairie Arnaud in Paris. Includes almanac. On the back cover, details of the bookstore’s address.

Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.

Photograph of a man in a suit and sitting on a rock, from the photo shop of N. Fettel & Cie of Alexandria. The photo shop's name in the lower part of the recto. The full logo on the verso. At top right of the verso, faded illegible handwritten dedication in ink to J.C.C. (most likely John Cavafy) and the date; the name of the person depicted ("captain Th[eodore?] Osborne") and the name of the steamboat ("Mareotis").

Postcard from Versailles. On recto, the publisher, Albert Lévy.

Two copies of the four-page event programme of the cafe chantant Concert des Ambassadeurs in Paris. The illustrator of the poster, Adolphe Willette, is mentioned on the front cover. The programme is an insert in the French journal Le Courrier français; its details are mentioned on the back cover. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Quinze Centimes”.

Four-page programme with the events at the cafe chantant Concert des Ambassadeurs. The illustrator of the poster, Adolphe Willette, is mentioned on the front cover. The programme is an insert in the French journal Le Courrier français; its details are mentioned on the back cover. An inserted musical score of the song “Mon pauvre Grégoire” is found inside the programme, stating the composers, Louis Michaud and P. Bourgès. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Quinze Centimes”.

Four-page programme with the events at the cafe chantant Concert des Ambassadeurs. The illustrator of the poster, Adolphe Willette, is mentioned on the front cover. The programme is an insert in the French journal Le Courrier français; its details are mentioned on the back cover. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Quinze Centimes”.

Handwritten prose text by Cavafy on 14 sheets and 9 double sheet notepapers. Pages 4-38 are numbered. The upper half of page 30 is typewritten. The text narrates the history of the Cavafy family from the 18th century (1728) and Peter Cavafy to the time and family of the poet, citing all known information on every person, providing more details and placing greater emphasis on the members of his own family as well as on members of other (often related) families linked to it. Cancellations; abbreviations. Interpolated words in Greek. The date indication ("1903") is provided by the author of the text (page 19).

Handwritten text by Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Abbreviations, cancellations and emendations. The poet refers to locations where he had coffee or dined or attended performances in France. He also refers to a person which cannot be identified.

Envelopes and parts of envelopes with the details of the recipient C. P. Cavafy (approximately 75). The items bear postage stamps and seals, while some also bear handwritten notes with enumeration details and information regarding the date they were received. Handwritten notes by C . P. Cavafy and his brother, John Cavafy, on one envelope; another envelope is accompanied by a short note with date indication and the signature "John" written by the poet's brother. The envelopes accompany the letters sent by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy during the former's stay abroad.

Handwritten draft of the poem "The Bishop Pegasius" or "The Temple of Athena" on both sides of a sheet. The title on one side and the text on the other. Handwritten notes on the recto of a piece of paper. Handwritten abbreviated notes, quotes from 1876 and 1930 publications as well as bibliographical references on both sides of a ruled sheet. Paperboard with the handwritten title of the poem and the date.

Four-page concert programme at the venue Alcazar d’Été. The illustrator of the poster, Adolphe Willette, is mentioned on the front cover. The programme is an insert in the French journal Le Courrier français; its details are mentioned on the back cover. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Quinze Centimes”.

Two copies of a four-page theatrical programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays Le Joie fait peur by Mme Émile [Delphine] de Girardin and Le Barbier de Séville by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais at the Comédie Française theatre. On the front cover, portrait of the French actor Coquelin Cadet (Alexandre Honoré Ernest Coquelin).

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the play Faust by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré at Opéra de Paris. Portrait of the French actress Lucy Berthet on the front cover. Advertisements on back cover and inside the programme.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Le Dindon by Georges Feydeau. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre de l’Ambigu-Comique in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play La carrière by Abel Hermant. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Vaudeville in Paris. Information on the plays La Douloureuse by Maurice Donnay and En visite by Henri Lavedan. Advertisements on back cover and inside the pamphlet.

Two copies of a four-page theatrical programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays L’Autographe by Henri Meilhac and Oedipe roi (Oedipus Rex by Sophocles translated by Jules Lacroix) at the Comédie Française theatre. On the front cover, portrait of the French actor Jean-Sully Mounet.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre de l’Odéon in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Le Chemineau by Jean Richepin. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Four-page theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration on the theatrical plays Le Dépit amoureux by Moliere and Le Monde où l’on s’ennuie by Édouard Pailleron at the theatre Comédie Française. Portrait of the French actress Suzanne Reichenberg on the front cover. There are 2 inserted tickets from the Royal Lyceum Theatre of London.

Visiting card by J. Chaîne & Simonson, managers of the Galerie des artistes modernes in Paris. On verso, the names are written with pencil.

Handwritten musical score on the three pages of a double sheet notepaper. Composition for voice and piano, based on the poem "Come Back" by Cavafy. Page numbers are noted: "2" and "3". The verses of the poem written above the notes. Initials and signature at the end of the score.

Handwritten musical score on both sides of a sheet. Composition for voice and piano, based on the poem "To Pleasure" by Cavafy. Number "2" on the second page. The verses the poem are written above the notes. Initials and signature at the end of the score.

Handwritten musical score on all sides of a double sheet notepaper. Composition for voice and piano, based on the poem "In Stock" by Cavafy. Page numbers "2" and "4"are indicated. The verses of the poem are written above the notes. Initials and signature at the end of the score.