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- 7/11/1908 (Creation)
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27.2 x 18.2 cm
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Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy from France to C. P. Cavafy, on a bifolio, with notes on all sides except for the recto of the second sheet. Reference to his dire financial situation and to a remittance he received from his service in Alexandria (Municipality). Extensive commentary on his poor health. It is noted that the letter is addressed to John Cavafy. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases. (Paris)
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Mainly Greek
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Black ink. Letterhead of the Grand Hotel with printed details.
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Cavafy, Paul. “Letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy”. Letter, 07.11.1908. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF002-0006 (524), 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-SS02-F20-SF002-0006.
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Παλαιά ένδειξη ταξινόμησης
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- Cavafy, Paul (Authority)
- Paraskevas, (?) (Subject)
- Municipality of Alexandria (Subject)
- Ruffer, [Marc Armand?] (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)
- Cavafy, John Constantine (Subject)
- Stagni, (?) (Subject)