Theatre programme titled “Le photo-programme, Revue Illustrée des théâtres” of the Théâtre de l’Ambigu-Comique for the performance of the play Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle in Paris. The portraits and biographies of the directors, authors, and actors are included together with the history of the theatre, along with information on the ticket prices and the distribution of the programmes. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “20 Centimes”.

Theatre programme titled “Le photo-programme, Revue Illustrée des théâtres” of the Théâtre du Gymnase for the performance of the play La carrière by Abel Hermant in Paris. The portraits and biographies of the directors, authors, and actors are included together with the history of the theatre, along with information on the ticket prices and the distribution of the programmes. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “20 Centimes”.

Theatre programme titled “Le photo-programme, Revue Illustrée des théâtres” of the Théâtre du Palais-Royal for the performance of the play Le Dindon by Georges Feydeau in Paris. The portraits and biographies of the directors, authors, and actors are included together with the history of the theatre, along with information on the ticket prices and the distribution of the programmes. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “20 Centimes”.

Theatre programme titled “Le photo-programme, Revue Illustrée des théâtres” of the Théâtre du Vaudeville for the performance of the play La Douloureuse by Maurice Donnay in Paris. The portraits and biographies of the directors, authors, and actors are included together with the history of the theatre, along with information on the ticket prices and the distribution of the programmes. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “20 Centimes”.

Typewritten poem collection and introductory text in French in a homemade booklet with several sheets. Handwritten emendations. Attached to the item, the author's business card, with a handwritten note to Cavafy regarding his poetic work that is to be published ("Athens [...] 4-7-32").

Seven-page booklet titled Les 32 positions des amoureux by Roussin et Cie editions. It includes several stories about the types of flirt.

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.

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 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 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 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)

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 a bifolio with notes to the recto of the second sheet. It is a reply to a letter by C. P. Cavafy, dated 22 November - the date is noted in different ink. Comments on individuals related to their family and social circle as well as other matters set forth in the previous letter by C. P. Cavafy. He describes his place of residence, mentions the collection of letters of P. Mérimée Lettres à une inconnue, and informs about his health, mentioning events of the past. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse.

Issue of the French newspaper L’Orchestre: revue théatrale & financière with the daily programme of the theatrical plays and concerts.

Issue of the French newspaper La Comédie française: Journal quotidien indépendant, in Paris.

Issue numbered 117 of the French newspaper La Comédie française: Journal quotidien, indépendant.

Issue of the French newspaper La Patrie in Paris. On the front page of the newspaper, references to the Greek-Turkish war of 1897 and a publication of the poem “L’Aigle de la Crète”.

Issue of the French newspaper Le Palais-Royal: Journal quotidien indépendant in Paris.

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 draft of the poem "The Bishop Pegasius" or "The Temple of Athena" on both sides of a sheet. The title on one side and the text on the other. Handwritten notes on the recto of a piece of paper. Handwritten abbreviated notes, quotes from 1876 and 1930 publications as well as bibliographical references on both sides of a ruled sheet. Paperboard with the handwritten title of the poem and the date.

Two copies of a four-page theatrical programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays Le Joie fait peur by Mme Émile [Delphine] de Girardin and Le Barbier de Séville by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais at the Comédie Française theatre. On the front cover, portrait of the French actor Coquelin Cadet (Alexandre Honoré Ernest Coquelin).

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the play Faust by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré at Opéra de Paris. Portrait of the French actress Lucy Berthet on the front cover. Advertisements on back cover and inside the programme.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Le Dindon by Georges Feydeau. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre de l’Ambigu-Comique in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play La carrière by Abel Hermant. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre du Vaudeville in Paris. Information on the plays La Douloureuse by Maurice Donnay and En visite by Henri Lavedan. Advertisements on back cover and inside the pamphlet.

Two copies of a four-page theatrical programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays L’Autographe by Henri Meilhac and Oedipe roi (Oedipus Rex by Sophocles translated by Jules Lacroix) at the Comédie Française theatre. On the front cover, portrait of the French actor Jean-Sully Mounet.

Theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration for the plays at Théâtre de l’Odéon in Paris. Information on the actors and contributors of the play Le Chemineau by Jean Richepin. The price of the programme is on the front cover: “Dix Centimes”.

Four-page theatre programme issued by the French newspaper L’illustration on the theatrical plays Le Dépit amoureux by Moliere and Le Monde où l’on s’ennuie by Édouard Pailleron at the theatre Comédie Française. Portrait of the French actress Suzanne Reichenberg on the front cover. There are 2 inserted tickets from the Royal Lyceum Theatre of London.