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Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1916-1918 Issue consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individual 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.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a ruled sheet. Authorial cancellations and emendations. Cavafy asks Forster to send William Plomer a handwritten letter he encloses. The copy of the letter to Plomer is written on one side of a blank sheet. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1905-1915 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 (1930-1932); next to the names is the number of issues to be 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 June 1930. 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 letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on either side of a sheet with extensive reference to William Plomer. Accompanied by envelope.

Typewritten letter by Richard MacGillivray Dawkins to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The signature and some of the emendations are handwritten. Dawkins expresses his admiration for Cavafy's work, which he read from Collections he borrowed from others, and asks the poet to send him his works. (Oxford)

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)

Typewritten letter by William Plomer to E. M. Forster on one side of a sheet of paper; blank verso. Handwritten note, below the typewritten text. The author expresses his admiration for Cavafy’s poetry. On another sheet of paper, typewritten poem (sonnet) about Cavafy’s poetry signed by the author. Blank verso.