Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ9) comprising 69 poems (85 loose printed broadsheets and two blanks). The collection is enclosed in a double-sheet, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1919-1931" and handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Kostas Miniakis in the first page. Table of contents, arranged chronologically by year (1919-1931), with handwritten additions for the years 1929-1931 in the last two pages of the double-sheet. The poems are numbered in print, corrected in many instances by the poet. Handwritten emendations in some verses (43, 46). The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria. Additional information regarding the year they were first printed (1926-1932) mentioned in some cases. All sheets, except for three, have a hole from a metal paperclip at the top left of the recto.
Cavafy, C. P."He Asked About the Quality–"
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GR-OF CA CA-SF01-S01-F02-SF003-0019 (2080)
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1926-1932
Part of CAVAFY, C. P. FONDS
GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F17-SF002-0021 (364)
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29/9/1930
Part of CAVAFY, C. P. FONDS
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.
Cavafy, C. P.
GR-OF CA CA-SF01-S01-F01-SF001-0061 (31)
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Part of CAVAFY, C. P. FONDS
Autograph manuscript poem ("He Asked About the Quality-") on one side of a sheet. Additions, cancellations and emendations.
Cavafy, C. P.
GR-OF CA CA-SF01-S01-F01-SF002-0024 (861)
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15/5/1930
Part of CAVAFY, C. P. FONDS
Autograph manuscript of the poem "He Asked About the Quality-" on one side of a sheet. crossed out number at top right and number "65" below. Cancellation and emendation. At he bottom of the same side, pasted clipping from a printed medium with date indication ("15 May 1930") and the brand name of the Kasimatis and Ionas printing house. The date has been corrected in ink by the poet. Blank verso. Printer's copy.
Cavafy, C. P.