Two printed sheets, one made of paperboard and one made of paper, folded so as to form four-page leaflets, serving as front and back cover respectively, as well as the title and contents pages of the 1915-1922 period Collection. On the front cover and on the title page, the date "1922" is filled-in in ink by Cavafy. Subsequent handwritten note "incomplete" on the front cover. On the verso of the title page, handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis. The table of contents is written in two columns, in chronological order. The titles of the four last poems of 1912 are handwritten. The last title of 1921, the titles of 1922 as well as the page numbers are handwritten on the verso of the contents page. No poems are included.
Cavafy, C. P.Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis in two double sheet notepapers. Comments and explanations on the contents of the poetry collection of 1908-1914. Addition in pencil in the first page of the second notepaper. Lapathiotis' address in the last page of the first notepaper. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.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.
Cavafy, C. P.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.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1919 onwards Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1908-14 Collection consisting of four cut small-sized sheets initially folded in bifolios and with notes on both sides as well as of one folded sheet with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded chronollogically (1920-1926); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. An the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 1920. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1915 onwards Collection consisting of five sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides, except for the last one which bears notes only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1920-1926); next to the names is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in August 1920. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten list for the distribution of the collection of poems published after the 1910 Issue, consisting of four cut sheets of notepaper initially folded in bifolios with notes on all sides and of a broadsheet written on one side. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1912-1918), and next to them the number of issues to be sent to each of them is mentioned; there are also notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 1912. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column which is subsequently carried forward to the top of the next one.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and conveys the social news of Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him about the correspondence between them as well as about the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. He sends his regards to authors of Athens.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy [to Rica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed list of Cavafy's poems from the 1916-1918 period. The poet sends his regards authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the publication of the issue of Alexandrini Techni as well as to the receipt of Athenian newspapers.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. Pages 2-4 are numbered. The poet asks Rica Singopoulo to communicate on his behalf with authors in Athens. He conveys social news from Alexandria. Cancellations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten poem and note in the margin. The main text, as is clarified in the note, is a translation of Henri de Régnier's poem by Napoleon Lapathiotis. Information on the translation of the poem and a reference to the journal N[ea] T[echni] in the crossed out note. Emendation in the poem.
Lapathiotis, NapoleonFour-page programme of lectures by Mme Barthe (Josephine Barthe d'Yvermont) in the Apollo Theatre of Athens. The lectures are on modern Greek poetry and the Greek origins of certain cities in France. Advertisement of the journal Nea Techni on the last page. Cavafy is included among the authors presented.
Apollo Theatre (Athens)Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and to social news from Alexandria. He sends his regards to authors in Athens.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and conveys the social news of Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos; asks anew information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix and sends his regards to authors and intellectuals in Athens. He describes his impressions from a performance by a Greek troupe he attended in Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis on both sides of a sheet and on one side of a second sheet. Cavafy thanks Lapathiotis for his appreciation and support to his work, and informs him that he is sending two poetry collections of his. He encloses a handwritten list with the publications of earlier poems in issues of the journal Nea Techni. Accompanied by envelope with Lapathiotis' address in Athens. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and conveys news from Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet asks Rica Singopoulo to communicate on his behalf with authors in Athens. He conveys social news from Alexandria.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet sends his regards to authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published. (Alexandria)
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten letter by Christos Ierogiannis to Cavafy, in which he asks him unpublished poems for publication in the journal Symposion. (Athens)
Ierogiannis, ChristosHandwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides except for the verso of the first sheet. Comments on the interruption of correspondence between Vaianos and Cavfy, on publications regarding the poet in newspapers and periodicals as well as on the issue of awarding a "Prize of Excellence" on behalf of the Greek Government. Reference to the Nobel Prize. The following publications are mentioned:: Eleftheron Vima, Eleftheros Logos, Filiki Etaireia, La Vie, Kallitechniki kai Filologiki Zoi, Nea Techni. A verse from a poem is recorded in the text, on the occasion of its publication in a journal. Rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni at the top of the first page, as a logo. (Athens)
Vaianos, Mar.Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author reminds Cavafy to send poems as well as his photograph for the next issue of the journal Nea Techni. He also informs him about two initiatives aimed at promoting his work: a study that is about to be published in the newspaper Eleftheros Typos and a literary event with recitations of his poems. There is also mention of the journal Nea Zoi and the newspaper Eleftheros Logos. Rubber stamp of Nea Techni at the top of the recto as a logo. (Athens)
Vaïanos, MariosHandwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio, accompanied by the printed programme of the lectures in the "Apollo" theatre of Athens. Reference to an event which included a lecture by J. Barthe D'Yvermont and recitation of poems by Cavafy ("In the Month of Hathor", "Tomb of Iases", etc.) as well as a publication in the newspaper Proia. Rubber stamp of the Hellenic Navy Pension Fund, as the logo, at the top of the first page. (Athens)
Vaianos, Mar.Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his appreciation and asks to be sent all his recent works. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, in which he apologises for not visiting the poet during his stay in Alexandria. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. It includes an excerpt from a letter by Louis Roussel to Lapathiotis regarding Cavafy and his poem "Temethus, an Antiochene: 400 A.D.". Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. He apologises for not having published in La Semaine égyptienne and reaffirms his sentiments of love and appreciation for the poet. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Comments on a poem by the author, mimicking the style of Cavafy. Accompanied by a copy of a letter by Lapathiotis to L. Roussel on both sides of a sheet, with a quote pertaining to the same matter. (Athens)
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the first and third pages. The author expresses his joy for Cavafy's recovery after an illness.
Lapathiotis, NapoleonHandwritten notes on both sides of a piece of paper, in a handwriting other than Cavafy's (most probably Rica Singopoulo's). List of names of authors and intellectuals.
[Singopoulo, Rica]Handwritten list of names of authors and intellectuals on both sides of a small piece of paper, not by the poet (it is probably written by Giannis Saregiannis).
UnknownHandwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.
[Zelita, Eftychia]Handwritten text in three parts with separate titles ("Paramythi", "Dialogos", "Kaimoi"), on one side of two numbered sheets. Cancellations. Handwritten note in pencil in the first sheet.
Lapathiotis, NapoleonClipping from the Athenian newspaper Eleftheron Vima. It contains an interview of Napoleon Lapathiotis to Stefanos Charmides. The paragraph that refers to Cavafy has been marked in red pencil. Newspaper title and date handwritten.
Eleftheron Vima (newspaper)Clipping from the Athenian newspaper Ethnos. It contains the column "Ieremiades", with a note that reads "Aesthetics" and negative comments on the poetry of Cavafy, who is alluded to but not named. Moreover, reference to "Narcissus", who as explained by a handwritten note, is Napoleon Lapathiotis. Newspaper title and date handwritten.
Ethnos (newspaper)Handwritten poem by Napoleon Lapathiotis in French. According to the handwritten introductory note, this is an expression of thanks to Mitsos Papanikolaou for verses he had devoted to him previously. Reference to Aux fontaines du désir by Henry de Montherlant. Note in Greek that the text is to be sent to the journal Alexandrini Techni; number "3" written in pencil.
Lapathiotis, NapoléonHandwritten list of books and periodicals, entitled "Taken by Peridis" and written on twelve sheets; they are all numbered at top right of the recto. Among them, a volume with translations by John Cavafy and a large number of issues of Greek and foreign newspapers and journals. It is obviously material borrowed by Michalis Peridis from the remnants of Cavafy's belongings.
[Singopoulo, Alekos D.]