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Handwritten drafts of the poem "Company of Four" on both sides of a sheet; on one side of a cut printed broadsheet with fragment of a poem and the indication "Alexandria 1926" (arithmetic operation on the other side); on both sides of a piece of paper, torn on one edge; on the verso of a shares form of the National Bank of Egypt dated "21 March 1930" and Cavafy's signature in English. Handmade folder from the card of the Alexandrini Vivliothiki for an event dated "30/9/1930". The handwritten title of the poem and the note "Prov[isional] ti[tle]" on the verso of the card.

Three typewritten tax returns and inheritance fees of Constantine P. Cavafy. The first two (Α’ and Β’) were written by the lawyer Anastasios Stylianoudis and are signed by Alekos Singopoulo. They were filed with the Greek Consulate of Alexandria. They are accompanied by the typewritten service acknowledgment documents. The third return (Γ’) is signed by Singopoulo's attorney-at-law; it was filed with the 7th Tax Office of Athens. It is accompanied by a filing acknowledgment document, an additional tax notice, as well as four receipt duplicates for the taxes due. The documents also include a typewritten French translation of a certificate by the Financial Inspector of Athens that Singopoulo had filed the required inheritance returns.

Handwritten diary-type letter by Paul Cavafy to his mother and brothers on three numbered bifolios and on one side of a sheet. Enthusiastic impressions from his stay in London. Family and social news. Extensive use of English words and phrases. Accompanied by envelope with John Cavafy's address at R. J. Moss & Co. (London)

Handwritten note by Cavafy on both sides of an envelope of the National Bank of Egypt, with him as recipient. The note contains the quote that appears in the poem "Julian, Seeing Indifference".

Handwritten text on a ruled double sheet notepaper. The signature "C.P.C." at bottom right of the last sheet. Cavafy describes the process of acquiring and financially utilising shares from the Stock Exchange and the role of banks in this procedure, on the basis of information he had received from the Ottoman Bank. Cancellations.