Booklet comprising 41 numbered pages of the Alexandria Sporting Club, "Number 3". It contains a list of members with their addresses (Paul Cavafy among them), the club rules as well as various useful information.

"Handwritten draft of the poem ""Athanasius"" on both sides of a ruled sheet.
On one side of a second sheet an abbreviated quote in English with abbreviations from a publication on the Church of Egypt; the details of the publication on the other side of the sheet.
Printed broadsheet with the crossed out part of a poem. Handwritten notes by the poet in pencil below the poem. The printed sheet bears the details "Kasimatis & Ionas Printing House, Alexandria 1919", which have been crossed out.
Handmade folder with the handwritten title ""Athanasius"" and date indication "Apr. '20".

Printed poetry collection by Cavafy (Β2). On the paperboard cover, the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910". The word "Poems", in the centre of the first page. The collection contains twenty-one poems. Page numbers are indicated ("3" to "39") at centre bottom of the sheets. Handwritten emendations by Cavafy in some of the poems (pages "12, 20, 23, 29, 31-32, 36"). The table of contents and the last blank page are missing; the verso of the latter bore the details of the printing house (Kasimatis & Ionas). The bifolio constituting the front and back covers has been detached. The book is accompanied by two Press clippings. One is from the Tachydromos of Alexandria, dated 13/4/1958, and contains an article by Manolis Gialourakis, entitled "Perimenontas tous varvarous. Ligoselidi syllogi tou C. P. Cavafy", pertaining to the poetry collection of 1904. The other clipping, from the newspaper Vima, dated 10/10/1968, contains an article by G. N. Kranidiotis entitled "Anekdota poiimata tou Cavafy".

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Handwritten drafts of the poem "Company of Four" on both sides of a sheet; on one side of a cut printed broadsheet with fragment of a poem and the indication "Alexandria 1926" (arithmetic operation on the other side); on both sides of a piece of paper, torn on one edge; on the verso of a shares form of the National Bank of Egypt dated "21 March 1930" and Cavafy's signature in English. Handmade folder from the card of the Alexandrini Vivliothiki for an event dated "30/9/1930". The handwritten title of the poem and the note "Prov[isional] ti[tle]" on the verso of the card.

Handwritten text on a homemade notepad, sewn on the spine. Travel diary and notes. The title handwritten on the cover. Mentions of non-Greek publications and bibliographical references to 1880 and 1807 editions. Some pages are blank. One page in Greek. Note on metrics below (Homeric?) verses in English. Copy of a poem by D. Solomos and its translation into English. The poet departs, together with his mother and two of his siblings, on a steamboat to Istanbul on the aftermath of the Urabi Revolt, for which young Cavafy provides a short analysis. Extensive reference to the members of the Fotiadis family. The narration covers the period 23/6-8/7/[1882].

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first two pages of a bifolio. Cavafy's positive comments on Forster's book.

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)

Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. Positive comments on Photiadès' book on the life of Cagliostro. Interpolated phrases in French. (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.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Grigorios Xenopoulos in a bifolio. The last page is blank. This is a reply to a letter he had received on 14 December (1907). References to a recent publication of Xenopoulos, in particular to the short stories "O milimenos enorkos", "I anathrefti", "To marmaradiko". The matter of sales and of the attitude of the public towards Greek books is also mentioned. Cavafy also informs Xenopoulos of his new address on Lepsius street. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the three first pages of a bifolio, in which he details his impressions from their meeting in Alexandria and expresses his admiration for A Passage to India. Reference to Forster's interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two ruled sheets. Page 3 is numbered. Comments on the latter's writings in a previous letter of his. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Harold Edward Monro on all four pages of a bifolio. Cancellations and emendations. He thanks him for the despatch of a journal issue and comments on its contents (mainly works by British poets). He sends his poem "One of Their Gods". On the last page, the address of The Poetry Bookshop. (Alexandria)

Handwritten draft letter to Marika Zalichi in a double sheet notepaper, one sheet and half a sheet. All pages are numbered (1-6) except for the verso of the sheet entirely crossed out (its recto is page 5), and the verso of the half sheet, which is blank (its recto is page 6). Extensive reference to the Greek language question and demoticism. Cancellations and emendations.

Unmarked handmade folder of paperboard. It contains printed crests cut from letterheads, mail envelopes etc., initially pinned on the envelope; draft of a crest with the note "the two branches to take in the helmet"; handwritten quote from Plato's Republic; ten pieces of paper with sketches in pencil; letterhead with the Cavafy family "crest"; printed logo of the Windsor Hotel of Alexandria; press clipping; visiting card of Charikleia Cavafy with address in Hove, England.

Handwritten draft of the poem "From the Unpublished History" on the recto of a sheet. On the verso, note with a reference to the publication J. Bury, History of the Later Roman Empire, London, MacMillan & Co., 1923. Handmade folder from a printed cover of a Cavafy poetry Collection of the 1915-1923 period ("1923" is handwritten, while all printed details have been crossed out). The handwritten title of the poem and the date on the verso of the cover.

Printed broadsheet with the poem "In the Street" on the recto. The page numbering has been corrected by hand from 26 to 13. The first verse of the poem has been crossed out and replaced by two handwritten verses. On the verso, handwritten short excerpts from the work by Kleon Ragkavis Julian the Apostate (published in 1877) and bibliographical reference.

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetry. The lecture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Singopoulo to Y. Kagkellaris at top right of the title page.

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetic work. The lexture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Polys Modinos on the title page.

Handwritten letter by C. C. Tarelli to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. The typewritten sender's address at top right, typewritten. Handwritten note by Singopoulo at top left. The sender is asking Singopoulo's permission to publish English translations of Cavafy's poems, as part of an article he is writing for an English journal. He also refers to the English publication of the poems. The letter is accompanied by the typewritten translations of ten poems on one side of five sheets. (Geneva)

Handwritten letter by K. Th. Dimaras to Rica Singopoulo on one side of two letterheads of the Pyrsos publishing company. The other sides are blank. The sender refers to attacks by printed media against Cavafy, seeks a bookstore in Alexandria to avail the new work by Sikelianos and asks to be sent Cavafy's older poetry collections. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of two sheets. The poet refers to the correspondence between them as well as to the Palatine (Greek) Anthology. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him about the despatch of letters of his to the Singopoulos and details social and philological news from Alexandria. He also updates him on the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. Extensive and detailed reference to Greek studies in Britain. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. The poet thanks the author for the despatch of his book on Cagliostro. He praises the work, refers to the effort apparently put in by the the author and quotes short excerpts in French. Accompanied by envelope with the recipient's address in Paris as well as the sender's address on the verso. (Alexandria).

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The sender informs about the despatch of poetry collections of his. Positive comments on Theotoki's work. Accompanied by envelope with Vaianos' address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by D. P. Petrokokkinos to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. Embossed address at top right. He thanks Cavafy for the despatch of three poetry collections to Samuel Baud-Bovy. Accompanied by a second sheet with a quote from a study by J. N. Mavrogordatos with reference to Cavafy and his work (London, MacMillan & Co, 1931). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. News regarding the publication of the former's book on Alexandria. Reference to the poems "In the Month of Hathor" and "The God Abandons Antony". The letter also includes a draft table of contents of Forster's book. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. He informs the poet that he wishes to include the article published on Cavafy in The Athenaeum in his new book on Alexandria and asks for his approval. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter on both sides of two letterheaded papers of the Morea steamboat. Forster informs Cavafy that he is aboard off the shores of Crete on his way to India. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, pertaining to the despatch of ten copies of his work "Margarita Stefa". (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, in which he asks him to pre-purchase copies of the third series of his "Diigimata". The sender urges Cavafy to publish his poems in a collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by I. V. Kapsampelis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He expresses admiration for Cavafy's work; references to Anastasios Drivas and Tellos Agras. The letter is accompanied by an envelope as well as by four handwritten poems by I. V. Kapsampelis on two double sheet notepapers, with text on the recto of all sheets; numbering ("1" to "4"); and date indications for each work separately ("1923", "1924" and "1927"). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Everyday news. The sender translates French verses into English, as asked by his brother.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three sheets and two double sheet notepapers of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-7 are numbered at top right. Detailed update on the political situation in Egypt and the role of the English military forces and politicians. Brief quote in Greek from the Gospel of John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of three double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-6 are numbered at top right. Excerpt from a sonnet by the French poet Félix Arvers and related comments. Update on the social life in Alexandria and on family matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of six ruled letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2-6 are numbered at top right. Family and financial issues are raised, as well as poetry, Cavafy's genealogical notes, the political situation in Alexandria and Egypt in general. Commentary on poems composed by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Sheets 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Answers to questions of C. P. Cavafy and update on the situation in Alexandria. Handwritten quote from the Quran related to Dhul-Qarnayn, asked for by C. P. Cavafy. Signed and dated in Latin by John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. He comments on his poem "Arabesque" and quotes from it. Quote from a poem by Robert Browning. Update on current affairs and on the social life of Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered at top right. Comments on John's poetry. Update on current affairs.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered at top right. Update on current affairs and on the developments in Alexandria. Thoughts on literary works.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli from Alexandria to Cavafy on two bifolios, the first of which has notes on all sides and the second one until the verso of the second sheet. Description of the everyday life and the social life of the author in Alexandria and commentary on persons from his family and broader circle. Reference to the literary works of Ellen Wood The Channings, Roland Yorke and East Lynne as well as to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Account of everyday life in Alexandria and urge to Cavafy to return to Egypt. Commentary on social life and people of their social circle as well as on the new house of the family of Th. Ralli at the Rosetta Gate. The author refers to the work Memoirs of a physician by Al. Dumas père as well as to the other books in the series, which he is reading in English; he expresses great interest in the publications of texts by T. Macauley. Underlinings of words and phrases in French. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs him about the previous letter he has sent and comments on books he has read (Secret History of the Court of England by Anne Hamilton, Life of William Pitt by T. Macaulay) or wishes to acquire (The History of England by T. Macaulay, The French Revolution by T. Carlyle). He briefly describes his schedule for the following day, giving details on clubs and entertainments in Alexandria and urges Cavafy to return. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes until the recto of the second. It is a reply to a letter dated 3 November. Reference to the matter of his eyesight and to the book How to use our eyes [and how to preserve them by the aid of spectacles] by J. Browning, with whom he is in correspondence. He expresses satisfaction for his business with a foreign publishing house (Routledge); he mentions, inter alia, the work "Theodora" by Kl. Ragkavis. On the occasion of his engagement in hunting, he gives information regarding the regime of entry into privately owned areas ("Pastré’s Gardens"). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 25 January. Information about the current spectacles in the city ("Babolin"); mores and views regarding the matter in question are also put forward. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to books the author acquired ([Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart], [The Calamities and Quarrels of Authors], etc.) distinguishing between "cheap" (Chandos Classics) and "good" editions. Sheet numbers are indicated (1-3). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios with mourning border, with notes on all sides. The author describes his stay in London and mentions all known sights and other places in the city (Zoological Garden, Madame Tussauds Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Doré Gallery). He also provides information and expresses his views on performances ("Ruy Blas", "Faust", "The Mikado") that are on in London and that time. Commentary on people from his family circle but also from the broader social circle of the two men. (London)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 9 October. Extensive commentary on the resignation of Konstantinos Synadinos from the Banque Générale as well as on other people related to the financial and social life of Alexandria. Reference to the author's engagement in hunting. He details his views on the work Le Maître de forges by G. Ohnet; reference to the journal The Athenaeum, to which he subscribed. (Alexandria)

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)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Among other things, reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Information is given on current affairs of the Ralli family as well as on the author's diminished vision. A subject from a previous letter is revisited, regarding the characters from a play ("The Tempest" by Shakespeare). At the end, John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of four sheets. The author describes his everyday life in Ramli and comments on persons from the social circle of Alexandria as well as on events that reflect the mores of the time. Moreover, he gives information on the improvement of his eyesight and expresses his opinion on the work Manon Lescaut (Histoire du Manon Lescaut). Sheet numbers are indicated (2-4). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Description of the work "La Barbe bleue" –possibly in a lyrical version– with details regarding the female protagonist. Reference to Shakespeare's play "The Tempest". Comments on a person from the social circle of Alexandria. Cavafy is urged anew to return. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two sheets, with notes on all sides. The author expresses his interest in the time of Cavafy's return to Alexandria as well as in the in development of his writing. Extensive commentary on the termination of the collaboration of Konstantinos Synadinos with the Banque Générale as well as on other people related to the financial and social life of Alexandria. Views on matters of financial management and administration. Information on people from their friendly and broader social environment. Reference to the matter of his eyesight and impressions from the book How to use our eyes and how to preserve them by the aid of spectacles by J. Browning, with whom he started exchanging correspondence. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Zelitas (Stefanos Pargas) to Cavafy on the first and last pages of a bifolio, sent from Cairo. Zelitas refers to an article that defends the poet and his work; he asks for the manuscript of his critique on the Grammaire du grec moderne by Pernot and mentions a planned lecture in Cairo on Cavafy's work.

Handwritten letter by Paul Vanderborght to Cavafy on two sheets. The verso of the second sheet is blank. The second and third pages are numbered. The author refers to the enthusiastic reception of a forthcoming literary event in honour of the poet in Cairo, with music and poetry reading. He informs him in detail about the schedule and asks for his approval and assistance. (Cairo)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, written over three days, in a bifolio with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter by C. P. Cavafy, dated 26 March. Commentary on subjects and individuals apparently mentioned in the letter by C. P. Cavafy. Account of Paul's everyday life after the death of general De Horsey, with references to his financial situation and to his plan to publish a newspaper, which was postponed due to the war. He informs his brother about his membership in a club (Circle d’agriculture) and the opportunity he has to use the library - he is presently reading the comedies The Wasps and The Clouds by Aristophanes, as well as Les Caractères by La Bruyère. Finally, on the occasion of a trip he made to Nice and Monte Carlo, he provides information on the common acquaintances he met there. Of note is the frequent use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on two sheets. The letter is written in parts, given that –as the author clarifies– the second part is added on the same date, but after the composition of the first was completed. Paul expresses his concern about the interruption of the correspondence between the two brothers -there are details regarding the dates of the last letters– which is restored in the second part of the letter. Paul finally receives a letter by C. P. Cavafy on the same day. Reference to individuals from their family circle, and mention of his acquaintance with a man of Greek origin in Hyères, who had served in Egypt. Extensive comments on writers and works, including: Letters by Madame de Sevigné; Agamemnon by Aeschylus; Stello by De Vigny; Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from France, dated "16 March 1912", in the first three pages of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter he had received from Cavafy. Update on his health, his plans to stay at Hyères as well as on other current matters. He also comments on theatrical events, as he went to the play by Henry Kistemaeckers, La flambée. Of note is the frequent use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a letterhead. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 21 September. Paul expresses his concern for his health and informs his brother on the details of the publication on Hyères, a copy of which he has already sent him. He refers to his readings, such as The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding. Finally, he states his interest in the armed conflict in the Balkans as well as in the apparent pro-German attitude of the King of Greece, Constantine I. Of note is the use of English words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 4 May. Paul refers in detail to everything that transpired after the death of general De Horsey (obligations he undertook, communication with the family), reminisces about Alexandria and mentions several individuals from their social and family circle. He expresses his interest in the health of his brother, C. P. Cavafy, and asks information regarding his place of residence. Incidentally, he comments on the novel Bruge-la-morte by Georges Rodenbach. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Typewritten letter with handwritten additions, by Richard Dawkins to Rica Singopoulo, on two sheets with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a previous letter by Singopoulo, along with which the sender appears to have also received works by Cavafy. Positive comments on the style and language of Cavafy's poetry and its reception England. Mention of the poet's poor health and his hospitalisation in Athens. In a postscript, Dawkins asks Singopoulo's assistance in locating a publication on Greek popular poetry (Ν. Mavris / E. Papadopoulos, Dodekanisiaki lyra. Tomos protos. Kasiaki lyra, itoi dimodis poiisis kai mousiki tis nisou Kasou. Port Said 1928, print. Nea Icho). The citation, in Greek, is not written by the author, who has made handwritten additions in English. Emendations in the typewritten text. The postscript is written on a smaller piece of paper - it is possible that it was added after the main text had been finalised by its author. (Oxford)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author refers to the re-opening of the school of Konstantinos Papazis, describing in detail the classes he attends and their syllabus. He comments on persons from his friendly circle and the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them; he also expresses his interest in rumours of a war between England and Turkey. He refers to the journal Parnassos and to Lord Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Cancellations and emendations. Numbers in pencil at the top of the first page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author comments on people from his friendly circle and the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them. He expresses his views on the political situation in Egypt. He refers, among other things, to the publications of the works Egypt by Baron de Malortie and Arabian Nights: The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night. He addresses a question to Cavafy regarding his return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Timothée Glückmann to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author asks for Cavafy's assistance in order to acquire his works for study. He comments that this is the second letter he sends him, and refers, among other things, to the work of A. Kampanis History of Modern Greek Literature as well as to the journal Alexandrini Techni. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter. (Moscow)

Handwritten note by Stefanos Pargas (Nikos Zelitas) to Cavafy regarding [M.] Rodas. The text is on the verso of a printed document of the "Grammata" publishing company of Stefanos Pargas, in which there is the announcement of a study authoring competition on the history of Egypt.

Handmade paperboard folder with the handwritten note "Remarks on the repeated identical syllables in our language". The handwriting is not the poet's (it is most likely Rica Singopoulo's). The folder contains handwritten notes by Cavafy on nine sheets, four double sheet notepapers and two printed broadsheets. Quotes from poems by Palamas, Nirvanas, Solomos, Gryparis etc, as well as from folk songs and prose texts. Bibliographical references. The two broadsheets, bearing the same fragment of a poem by Cavafy, were printed in 1920. Also, reference to a 1925 print.

Handwritten notes on ruled sheets and a double sheet notepaper as well as on pieces of paper of various sizes, some numbered and some with date indications. Among them: notes on the verso of letterheads with typewritten official correspondence in English. Notes in English and in French. Notes on the words "perfect" and "parfait", and their correct translation in Greek, as appropriate. Notes on the Seleucids. Bibliographical references. Extensive use of abbreviations.

Handwritten notes, verses and variations (probably drafts of the poem "In 200 B.C.") in four sheets, three pieces of paper of various sizes, on an envelope of the journal Panaigyptia and on an envelope of the National Bank of Egypt. Quotes and bibliographical references (among them, references to 1879 and 1915 publications).

Handwritten notes on two double sheet notepapers in the form of questions to E. M. Forster; they have been written in French by Rica Singopoulo and they obviously come from his interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Extensive handwritten notes by Forster in English and handwritten notes by Cavafy in pencil. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Cancellations. List of Forster's works by Forster compiled by himself on paper. Forster's address in England on another paper, handwritten by Cavafy. The same note, again by Cavafy, on a small piece of paperboard. Envelope with the address of R. Singopoulo, bearing a rubber mail stamp with the date 24/12/1929.

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.

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.

Handwritten part of an essay by E. P. Papanoutsos on the recto of eight numbered sheets. It is mentioned, in the first sheet, that this is an excerpt from a work that is about to be published and the author's previous books Trilogia tou pnevmatos (1928) and Peri technis (1930) are listed. Note related to the journal *Alexandrini Techni" in the same sheet. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. The text does not appear to conclude in the last sheet. On the verso of all sheets, printed letter from the Greek Teachers' Union of Alexandria (20/2/1929) regarding a concert they were organising.

Four sheets from a printed poetry collection by Cavafy with page numbering 33-39 (the last one [40] without page numbering). Handwritten emendations in ink on pages 33 and 36. Handwritten notes (poem titles) on pages 38-[40]. It includes the poems "The Retinue of Dionysus", "King Demetrius", "The Steps" and "That Is He".

Two postcards depicting works by Theodore Ralli ("Aphrodite", "Les dernières lueurs") from the 1904 Salon, one of which bears a handwritten note of thanks by the artist to Cavafy; the artist's signature on the side of the picture of the other card. The recipient's details are written in French in the space provided for the text and the address.

Handwritten prose text ("The Last Days of Odysseus") on the recto of twelve ruled sheets numbered (1 to 12) at top right. The handwritten title with place (Alexandria) and date («Apr. '94") on the first of four pages of a double sheet notepaper, which serves both as cover and as protection for the text sheets. The sheet numbered "3" is smaller in size than the rest. Quotes in English and Italian. Cancellations in red ink. Signed "Const. F. Cavafy" on the last sheet, below the text. The title has been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of the text.