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Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Paris, according to the letterhead, on five sheets, two of which are bifolios. The text is completed gradually on different days and at different times of the day, all of which are noted. It is a long letter, in which Paul informs the poet of his very poor financial situation and asks him to assist him and help him with any procedures that might be necessary for him to escape the impasse he is in. The style of the text is highly charged and intense. There are several mentions of Paul's poverty and hunger as well as of people he intends to approach for assistance. Additions in the margin and page numbering ("1" through "13") in pencil. Of note is the use of English and French words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, according to the letterhead, on two sheets, to the recto of the second. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 19 November. Paul comments on World War I; mention of problems and delays regarding the remittance of his pension; interest in individuals from their family circle; detailed account of his everyday life. Of note is the frequent use of English and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. A small part of the text is written entirely in French. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, according to the printed details of the sheet and the sender's address ("Hôtel d’Europe"). On one side of a small-size sheet, the text and on the other the sender's details. Paul comments on the life in Hyères, referring to his social status and his habits as well as to news he learns from the poet. He also expresses his inner worries and concerns. Of note is the use of interpolated English and French words and phrases. The document bears postage stamps and mail service rubber stamps (Hyères, Alexandria); the indication "21A" noted in pencil. (Hyères)

Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a letterhead. In the largest part of the letter he comments on the death of Thelxiopi Cavafy and expresses his concern on the future of her daughter, Eleni. Of note is the use of English and French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Announcement of the death of Alexandros Cavafy. Reference to the cause of his death and to his family.