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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 list of the 1910 Issue distribution, comprising three parts: a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of ruled paper initially folded in bifolios, with notes on all sides. Two columns in chronological order (1910-1915) with the names of individuals, next to which 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 the person who is the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the issue distribution started in April 1910; the phrase "1910 printout distribution" in the stead of a title. At the end of each column the total of issues distributed is noted, which is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on all sides of bifolio. The poet refers with satisfaction to an event to be held in Athens on him and his work as well as to a relevant lecture by Alkis Thrylos. He praises the literary work of Vaianos and informs him about the despatch of poems of his. Accompanied by the verso of an envelope with the recipient's address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Giorgos Christ. Fylachtos to Cavafy on both sides of a paper. He requests the despatch of poems. (Nicosia)

Handwritten letter by Jean Athanassopoulos to Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet, in which it is noted that the poet's work remains largely unknown to the wider public. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by K. Maleas (it is, most likely, the painter Konstantinos Maleas) to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The author wants to learn the news of his friends in Alexandria as well as to receive Cavafy's new poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Stylianos I. Theocharidis to Cavafy. He expresses his admiration for the work of the poet, which he asks to be sent. (Nicosia)

Issue No 267 of the newspaper Elenchos, published in Florina. A presentation of the book Kritika simeiomata by Anastasios Fragkos, with positive comments on Cavafy's work is published in the the "Literary Column" of the second page. It is signed by Stefanos Myrtias. The column is marked in sky blue pencil. In the top right of the first page, the note: For Mr C. P. Cavafy".

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on a card of the journal Panaigyptia and on a probably handmade notepad. Three sheets have been cut off from the notepad and some are blank. Records of persons, some abbreviated. Date indications covering the period 1903-1924.