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Handwritten list of books and journals, compiled in three double sheet notepapers and one sheet. The year of publication of some books is recorded; a code is recorded to the left of the author's name. Non-Greek publications, mostly literary and historical; among them, a luxury Japanese edition of Cavafy's poems in French. The dates mentioned cover the period 1758-1928.

Typewritten list of books on the recto of twelve sheets, in two copies. Sheets 2 to 12 are numbered at top left. Blank versos. Notes on the titles of one of the copies. All editions are in English. Dictionaries, historical and literary books as well as editions of Greek and Roman authors.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs him about the previous letter he has sent and comments on books he has read (Secret History of the Court of England by Anne Hamilton, Life of William Pitt by T. Macaulay) or wishes to acquire (The History of England by T. Macaulay, The French Revolution by T. Carlyle). He briefly describes his schedule for the following day, giving details on clubs and entertainments in Alexandria and urges Cavafy to return. Cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.