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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 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.

Handwritten letter on the rectos of three sheets. Blank versos. Page numbers "2" and "3 are noted at top left. The sender, a friend of Cavafy's according to him, announces the publication of a study on modern Greek poetry in La Nouvelle Revue Française, which will include a presentation of the poet's work. He asks Cavafy's permission to include in the study French translations of poems of his ("Waiting for the Barbarians", "Ithaca", "Walls"). The poet is also asked to send a series of poems and accompanying material to the author of the study, E. Eleftheriadis. Extensive reference to the friendly relations between sender and recipient. Signed: "Apostolis" (it most probably is Apostolis Apostolopoulos). (Paris)