Handwritten catalogue of the periodicals in Cavafy's library, comprising five sheets, the last of which is blank. The first sheet is in lieu of cover. Cancellations and notes. The dates mentioned cover the period 1883-1905.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his admiration for Forster's A Passage to India. (Alexandria)

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 1" and "Abb-Apo". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Abbatia-Aperifronos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 3" and "Dia-Euth". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Diaisthisis-Euthymologos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 7" and "Pla-Rym". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Plafon-Rymi". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. The recipient (most likely the poet's brother, John) is in Cairo. Cavafy describes his everyday life and refers to the publication of three poems of his in a annual publication of Alexandria. Social news. Abbreviations, cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Stamos Zervos on two bifolios; the last page of the second one is blank. This is a reply to a card he had received and is addressed to a person referred to as Stamos. Reference to the journals La Vie Nouvelle, Grammata and I Skepsi. Update on life in Alexandria, with reference to the Model School of the (Greek) Educational Association of Egypt and the "I Mana" charity institution (Union of Greek Ladies). Mention of Paris where the recipient of the letter resides. Cancellations, emendations and additions.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy [to Rica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed list of Cavafy's poems from the 1916-1918 period. The poet sends his regards authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published.

Two handwritten draft letters by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, one of which is written on both sides of a sheet; the other is written on one side of a sheet and crossed out. References to André Maurois, George Antonius and Robin Furness. Mention of the despatch of two new translations of poems by G. Valassopoulo: "Of the Jews (50 A.D.)" and "Tomb of Eurion".

Handwritten letter on the rectos of three sheets. Blank versos. Page numbers "2" and "3 are noted at top left. The sender, a friend of Cavafy's according to him, announces the publication of a study on modern Greek poetry in La Nouvelle Revue Française, which will include a presentation of the poet's work. He asks Cavafy's permission to include in the study French translations of poems of his ("Waiting for the Barbarians", "Ithaca", "Walls"). The poet is also asked to send a series of poems and accompanying material to the author of the study, E. Eleftheriadis. Extensive reference to the friendly relations between sender and recipient. Signed: "Apostolis" (it most probably is Apostolis Apostolopoulos). (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio. The author asks Cavafy, whom he considers the greatest of all Greek poets, to write a study on contemporary Greek poetry (19th-20th cen.), to be published in the Revue de Paris; he offers to facilitate him in anything he might need, should he decide to accept. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides. The author expresses his admiration for Cavafy's poetic work. Reference to the Revue de Paris and to Cavafy's 1907-1915 and 1916-1926 collections; commentary on issues of translating works of poetry into French. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the recipient's name in French. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet sends his regards to authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author conveys to the poet news of Greeks who are in France and comments on the criticism regarding his work. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by Irakleios Fysentzidis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent poems. The letter is written on two sheets. Page 3 is numbered at top right. Accompanied by envelope. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 5 January. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy regarding life in Istanbul. The author expresses his views regarding the author Georges Ohnet, with reference to works of his (Le Maître de forges, La comtesse Sarah); views regarding the journal The Athenaeum. Information about people from the social circle of Alexandria. In the postscript, he describes a wedding ceremony making use of expressions in French. (Alexandria)

Typewritten letter by Nicolas Calas (Nico Calamaris) to Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Calas proposes Cavafy's poems be published in the United States, translated by Mavrogordatos and with an introduction by Yourcenar. He refers Singopoulo to the publishing house so as to arrange the financial matters of the publication. He asks that a photograph of Cavafy be sent and refers to common acquaintances of theirs. Accompanied by envelope. (New York)

Two copies of a typewritten letter by Theodoros Griva(-Gardikiotis) to Raymond Queneau of the Gallimard publishing house, on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender attempts to settle a misunderstanding concerning the French publication of Cavafy's Collected Works and his own participation therein. Below the typewritten text, handwritten note in Greek to Alekos Singopoulo, in which he proposes to Singopoulo to collaborate with the Gallimard publishing house on the aforementioned publication. (Bern)

Issue of the French journal La Lanterne de Bruant with Aristide Bruant as editor. Includes French novels, songs with musical scores and drawings. On the front and back cover, the price of the journal: “10 Centimes”/ “Prix excepitionnel: 5 Centimes”.

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.

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”.

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”.