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Handwritten letter by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy from Hyères, France, on both sides of a letterhead. It is a reply to a letter by the poet, dated 16 May. Paul comments extensively on the Khedive's visit to Alexandria, stating his dislike. Having received his diaries, he talks of his nostalgia for the past and expresses his admiration for the early works of C. P. Cavafy that he located among his personal items. He also refers to the stay of his niece, Eleni, in Austria and his desire to meet his family soon. Of note is the use of English words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Hyères)

Four printed visiting cards, one of Paul Cavafy and three of his brother, Peter-John Cavafy, in French. The cards of the latter also mention his job title. Two visiting cards reading "The Grand Logothete", one in Greek and one in French. Printed invitation to Charikleia Cavafy from the baroness De Menasce. Printed invitation to one of the Cavafy brothers (possibly George) to a ball of the Khedive of Egypt for the 15 of May 1899. All of the above are enclosed in a handmade folder of paperboard, with the note "Various familial, curious, etc."» on the recto, handwritten by Rica Singopoulo. On the verso, an abbreviated note by Cavafy on English ("bl[ack] + whi[te]").