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- 9/2/1885 (Creation)
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27.5 x 21.8 cm
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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. Reference to John Browning, on the occasion of remarks that Cavafy appears to have made on his work, as well as to the communication that the author has with him. Commentary on people of the friendly and broader social circle of Alexandria. Description of entertainment habits, mores and concepts of the time Reference to the French journal L'Illustration. Sheet numbers are indicated (1-3). (Alexandria)
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English
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Letterhead: Ant. M. Ralli Alexandria, Egypt and writing paper. Blue ink. Watermark: W J & Co Extra Strong 3009. Physical item wear: oxidations; small hole in one sheet.
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Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th.. “Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy”. Letter, 09.02.1885. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0065 (1701), 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-SS01-F18-SF002-0065.
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- Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th. (Authority)
- Browning, John (Subject)
- Zervoudakis, Emmanouil K. (Subject)
- Valentis, Konstantinos (Subject)
- Zizinias, (?) (Subject)
- Sinanou, (?) (Subject)
- Sutton & Co. (Subject)
- International Bar (Subject)
- Polytheama Theatre (Alexandria) (Subject)
- Zizinia Theatre (Alexandria) (Subject)
- Gordon, Charles George (Subject)
- Schilizzi, Stephen Z. (Subject)
- Greek Hospital (Alexandria) (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)