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Printed poetry collection by Cavafy containing 26 poems from the period of 1908-1914 on 29 sheets. Title page with the printed title “C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)”. Cavafy’s handwritten dedication to Marika Kotopouli on verso. Table of contents at the end. The poet’s handwritten corrections can be found on some poem verses on p. 25 and on the table of contents. Page numbers are printed, in some cases corrected with ink. Most of the sheets contain details of the printing house, usually accompanied by the year of printing (1918-1921).

Collection of poems by Cavafy (Γ5), consisting of 61 poems on 70 loose prints attached with a metal paperclip on their top left corner. Paperboard bifolio in lieu of a front cover with the printed title “C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1915-1922” on its first page (second date has been added by hand). Cavafy’s handwritten dedication to Marika Kotopouli on title page (second date has been added by hand). On p. 13, 47, 55β’, handwritten corrections in ink by the poet. The pages are numbered in print at the top right, in some cases corrected in ink. The sheets were printed by the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria, accompanied by the year of printing (1919-1922). In some cases, there are corrections in ink. The last page contains the table of contents with chronological arrangement by year (1915-1921), with the poet’s handwritten additions for year 1921 in ink.

Cavafy’s collection containing 19 poems from the period of 1910-1913. Two paperboards used as front and back cover. Title “C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1910-1913” on the front cover, handwritten by the poet. Cavafy’s written dedication to Marika Kotopouli on verso of the front cover in ink. All of the poems are attached with a metal pin on their top left corner. The sheets contain details of the printing house, usually accompanied by the year of printing (1912-1914). Some poems bear Cavafy’s printed signature.

Printed poetry collection by Cavafy, published in Alexandria in 1910 by the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house. It contains 21 poems and comprises 43 pages; pages 3 to 42 are all numbered sequentially, no page number on page [43]. Cavafy’s written dedication to Marika Kotopouli on the title page in ink. P. 13 and 33 corrections in ink. P. 41-42 table of contents. P. [43] colophon.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poem “Cleitus’s Illness” and asks him to hand over one of the copies to Marios Vaianos. The poet mentions other poems of his, as well as published review articles about his work. He also asks to learn A. Vlachopoulos’s news and mentions the Kotopouli Theater. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

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.

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.

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.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Stamos Zervos on two bifolios; the last page of the second one is blank. This is a reply to a card he had received and is addressed to a person referred to as Stamos. Reference to the journals La Vie Nouvelle, Grammata and I Skepsi. Update on life in Alexandria, with reference to the Model School of the (Greek) Educational Association of Egypt and the "I Mana" charity institution (Union of Greek Ladies). Mention of Paris where the recipient of the letter resides. Cancellations, emendations and additions.

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.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Extensive reference to his correspondence with the Singopoulos during their stay in Athens. He also refers to the despatch of collections of his to authors in Athens and to literary news from Alexandria.

Handwritten list of the 1910 Issue distribution, comprising three parts: a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of ruled paper initially folded in bifolios, with notes on all sides. Two columns in chronological order (1910-1915) with the names of individuals, next to which 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 the person who is the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the issue distribution started in April 1910; the phrase "1910 printout distribution" in the stead of a title. At the end of each column the total of issues distributed is noted, which is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Loose issue (47-48) of the Nea Zoi of Alexandria, comprising pages 893-918. The poem "The Funeral of Sarpedon" in the first two pages.

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.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet lists the letters he has sent the Singopoulos and mentions news of literary interest. He describes his impressions from another theatrical performance by the Kotopouli company in Alexandria.