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Booklet comprising 41 numbered pages of the Alexandria Sporting Club, "Number 3". It contains a list of members with their addresses (Paul Cavafy among them), the club rules as well as various useful information.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1907-15 Collection consisting of four cut sheets initially folded in folios with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1930); 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 April 1926. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and it is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1912 onwards Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue, a piece of paper initially folded in a bifolio, and two small-sized sheets, one of which bears notes on both sides of the sheet, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1918-1920); 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 March 1918. 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 1916 onwards Collection consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1929); 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 on 19 April 1926. 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.

A series of handwritten texts recording in the form of a diary (6/9/1905 to 9/9/1905) Cavafy's visit to Athens, due to the illness of his brother, Alexandros. Written in Greek and English in two double sheet notepapers and in three sheets with numbered pages (3, 5, 6, 7); text on all sides except for the one double sheet notepaper which only bears notes on the recto and verso of the first sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Use of abbreviations in some cases.

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 draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. Cancellations. The poet asks for an update regarding Singopoulo's final return to Alexandria and refers to the profits and losses from his absence. Social news.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of two half sheets. Cancellations. The poet expresses his concern for not having received a letter from Singopoulo. He also refers to his social activities.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of half a sheet. Cancellations. The poet asks again for information regarding Singopoulo's final return to Alexandria and updates him on his social outings.

Draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the rectos of two sheets and on both sides of a third sheet. The poet asks for information regarding Singopoulo's return to Alexandria, while he makes extensive reference to the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt and to Singopoulo's participation in them. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on two pieces of paper. The verso of the second one is blank. Cancellations. Singopoulo's return is approaching. Reference to a lecture organised by the Educational Association of Egypt.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. Extensive cancellations. The poet thanks Singopoulo for his letter. Social news.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on one side of a piece of paper. The recipient, who appears to be in Paris, is addressed as "Peri" (it is most probably Pericles Anastasiadis). Cavafy conveys social news and also mentions the wedding of Antonis Benakis (1898). Abbreviations. Notes on the verso.

Two handwritten drafts of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of two ruled sheets. Extensive use of abbreviations in the first sheet. Advice by the poet to Singopoulo regarding his return to Alexandria. He also kindly asks him to write to his family.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Questions regarding Singopoulo's return to Alexandria. Social news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his social interaction as well as to the correspondence between them. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first and third pages of a bifolio. Wishes for the new year. The poet refers to a lunch he attended at the house of Antonis Benakis and his meeting there with Viktor Sinanos. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The poet refers to an event organised by the Educational Association of Egypt as well as to his visit to the house of Antonis Benakis. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first and third pages of a bifolio and on one side of a sheet. Plans for Singopoulo's return to Alexandria and Cavafy's concern regarding his health. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. Plans for Singopoulo's return to Alexandria. Social news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of two sheets. The other side is blank. The poet refers to his social interactions and Antonis Benakis in particular. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of four sheets. The other sides are blank. Page numbers are indicated ("2, 3, 4"). Reference to the planned publication of a quarterly bulletin by the Educational Association of Egypt and to the organisation of theatre performances. Social news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Ion Dragoumis to Cavafy on all four pages of a bifolio. He thanks him for the despatch of a poetry collection and asks the poet's assistance in the success of the aims of the Educational Association.

Handwritten letter by Marietta N. Vatimbella to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. She asks for his latest poetry collection on behalf of a friendly person of hers from Athens. Accompanied by envelope. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter to on both sides of a sheet, addressed to Cavafy by a friendly person. References to Marios Vaianos, to the newspaper Patris as well as to the organisation of the second Delphic Festival with comments on their financial and artistic aspects – a performance of "The Suppliants" is announced. Reference to Theotokas' Elefthero Pnevma, to a text by Spyros Melas on Cavafy and to artistic events in Athens. (Athens)

Two (digitally reproduced) handwritten letters by Dimitri Mitropoulos to Cavafy, sent from Athens. In the first letter (15/7/1926), in four numbered pages, he informs Cavafy about the setting to music of poems of his and asks for their translations into French. In the second letter (16/8/1926) he thanks him for the despatch of the French translations.

Handwritten list of garments and personal items, on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet. Cancellations. The names of individuals (Benakis, Delta, Sikelianos etc) inside a border at top right of the second sheet. Interpolated words in English and French.

Typewritten proceedings of two meetings of the "Friends of Cavafy". The proceedings of the first meeting, which took place in the poet's flat, on one side of three numbered sheets. The other sides are blank. Reference to the names of the founding members, the purposes of the group and its executive committee. The proceedings of the second meeting, held in the same place, also on one side of three sheets. Draft of the letter the "Friends" would send to intellectuals who would wish to become members of the group; draft Press release.