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Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet replies to a letter by Photiadès and expresses his thanks for the latter's appreciation. He praises and extensively comments on the book by Photiadès on Maria Kalergi, often using short quotes in French. He also praises and comments on another book by Photiadès, on the French poet Pierre de Ronsard. Finally, he informs the sender about the despatch of three of his poems in Greek and of six French translations by Aison Kyriacopoulo and Rica Singopoulo. He also makes a brief reference to translations of his poems published in French printed media. Limited cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides. The author expresses his admiration for Cavafy's poetic work. Reference to the Revue de Paris and to Cavafy's 1907-1915 and 1916-1926 collections; commentary on issues of translating works of poetry into French. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the recipient's name in French. (Paris)

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on three ruled sheets. Pages 3-6 are numbered. Cancellations and emendations. The letter is addressed to Constantin Photiadès. Positive comments and short quotes from Photiadès' books on Maria Kalergis and Pierre de Ronsard. Update on the despatch of his poems and their translations into French. Reference to a 1921 edition. Signed: "CPC". Interpolated phrases in French.