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Handwritten list for the distribution of the collection of poems published after the 1910 Issue, consisting of four cut sheets of notepaper initially folded in bifolios with notes on all sides and of a broadsheet written on one side. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1912-1918), and next to them the number of issues to be sent to each of them is mentioned; there are also 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 1912. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column which is subsequently carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy from Alexandria to a friendly person referred to as Grigoris, on a ruled sheet It is a reply letter of thanks, with comments on the intellectual life of Alexandria. References to the philological association Nea Zoi and the journal it publishes, as well as to the poetry collection by Georgios Drosinis "Fotera skotadia". Cancellations and emendations; the text continues on the verso.

Draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the rectos of two sheets and on both sides of a third sheet. The poet asks for information regarding Singopoulo's return to Alexandria, while he makes extensive reference to the activities of the Educational Association of Egypt and to Singopoulo's participation in them. Cancellations.

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 Alekos Singopoulo on one side of four sheets. The other sides are blank. Page numbers are indicated ("2, 3, 4"). Reference to the planned publication of a quarterly bulletin by the Educational Association of Egypt and to the organisation of theatre performances. Social news. (Alexandria)