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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 list for the distribution of the 1916-1918 Issue consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individual are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted 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 1919 onwards Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten Draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of two sheets. Page 3 is numbered. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to matters related to Alexandrini Techni. He informs her regarding the despatch of copies of his poetry collections to authors and artists in Athens.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on three sheets of different sizes. The poet refers to the correspondence between them, to the news of common acquaintances as well as to matters related to the Alexandrini Techni. Abbreviations and cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Extensive reference to his correspondence with the Singopoulos during their stay in Athens. He also refers to the despatch of collections of his to authors in Athens and to literary news from Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos, possibly to Rica Singopoulo, on the recto of two sheets. Reference to individuals linked to the intellectual life of Alexandria as well as to his work "Alafroiskiotos". According to the content of the letter, a "song" by Sikelianos is enclosed. Place and an incomplete date noted on the verso of the first sheet; number "2" on the recto of the second sheet. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his satisfaction for the appreciation authors and intellectuals in Athens have for him and conveys personal and social news. Accompanied by envelope with Singopoulo's name handwritten in pencil by Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the letters he has sent to the Singopoulos during their stay in Athens. He refers to news regarding common acquaintances of their as well as Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet lists the letters he has sent the Singopoulos and mentions news of literary interest. He describes his impressions from another theatrical performance by the Kotopouli company in Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs her about the despatch of his letters to the Singopoulos as well as about the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. He sends his regards to authors and intellectuals that the Singopoulos will be meeting in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.