Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy from England to C. P. Cavafy, on a cut sheet with notes on both sides. He informs his brother of his overall situation, which is characterised as disappointing and correlates to the purpose of his trip. He mainly refers to his hospitalisation, which impeded his departure, while he assures him that he will return to Alexandria. Of note is the use of English words and phrases. Date indication in pencil ("7.7.08").
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Buxton (England)
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Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Paris, according to the letterhead, on five sheets, two of which are bifolios. The text is completed gradually on different days and at different times of the day, all of which are noted. It is a long letter, in which Paul informs the poet of his very poor financial situation and asks him to assist him and help him with any procedures that might be necessary for him to escape the impasse he is in. The style of the text is highly charged and intense. There are several mentions of Paul's poverty and hunger as well as of people he intends to approach for assistance. Additions in the margin and page numbering ("1" through "13") in pencil. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. Paul comments on the poet's reaction in a letter dated 21 May with reference to John Cavafy, while he also informs him that he is "at an impasse" and is planning on moving. Of note is the frequent use of English words and phrases. (Buxton)
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from France, according to the content and the sequence of his previous and following letters. The text is on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, in which Paul expresses his personal thoughts on his life; he refers to news he learns from his brother regarding their circle of family and friends as well as to details regarding his journalistic activities. He also asks his brother to send him a photograph of their mother. Of note is the use of interpolated English and French words and phrases.
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]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)
[Cavafy], Polis [Paul]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.
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