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Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1910-11 Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of paper initially folded in bifolios; one of these is written on both sides, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in two columns in chronological order (1917-1920); 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 October 1917. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

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 Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Account of everyday life in Alexandria and urge to Cavafy to return to Egypt. Commentary on social life and people of their social circle as well as on the new house of the family of Th. Ralli at the Rosetta Gate. The author refers to the work Memoirs of a physician by Al. Dumas père as well as to the other books in the series, which he is reading in English; he expresses great interest in the publications of texts by T. Macauley. Underlinings of words and phrases in French. The second sheet is numbered. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Description of the author's everyday life on the occasion of of his employment in the family business. Commentary on people from their social circle. Cancellations, underlinings and vertical line on the recto (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy on details concerning their correspondence as well as on people and facts related to the social circle of Alexandria. Information on the impending move of the author's family, with details on the features of the residential area (Rosetta Gate) as well as on everyday habits. John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of three sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 25 January. Information about the current spectacles in the city ("Babolin"); mores and views regarding the matter in question are also put forward. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to books the author acquired ([Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart], [The Calamities and Quarrels of Authors], etc.) distinguishing between "cheap" (Chandos Classics) and "good" editions. Sheet numbers are indicated (1-3). (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 5 January. Comments on remarks apparently made by Cavafy regarding life in Istanbul. The author expresses his views regarding the author Georges Ohnet, with reference to works of his (Le Maître de forges, La comtesse Sarah); views regarding the journal The Athenaeum. Information about people from the social circle of Alexandria. In the postscript, he describes a wedding ceremony making use of expressions in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes on all sides. Description of habits and entertainments of the time; reference to the author's improved eyesight. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the cholera pandemic -on the occasion of a trip by a member of his family- and to the author's impressions from the Greek warship "Navarchos Miaoulis". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on the presence of the British political dignitary, Lord Northbrook, there.

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Commentary on persons from the social circle of Alexandria. The author expresses his preferences regarding friendly interactions. Reference to entertainment and leisure habits. Words and phrases are noted, for which Cavafy seems to have asked the definition. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the second sheet. The author mentions that this is his fourth letter to Cavafy since his return to Alexandria. He describes his everyday life, urges Cavafy to return to Alexandria and comments in detail on people of their social circle, with emphasis, on some occasions, on their profession. Underlinings and few interpolated words in Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses his concern regarding the receipt of the correspondence by Cavafy. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Cancellations; use of French words and expressions in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author refers to the re-opening of the school of Konstantinos Papazis, describing in detail the classes he attends and their syllabus. He comments on persons from his friendly circle and the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them; he also expresses his interest in rumours of a war between England and Turkey. He refers to the journal Parnassos and to Lord Byron's Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Cancellations and emendations. Numbers in pencil at the top of the first page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The author describes the trip of his return from England to Egypt. He gives detailed information on the sights he visited while in London (Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, The Monument to the Great Fire of London, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, National Gallery, British Museum, Madame Tussauds Exhibition, The International Fisheries Exhibition) and Paris (Musée des arts et métiers-Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, Notre Dame, Panthéon, Morgue de Paris). Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt. Cancellations and additions. The author's initials at the end of the first bifolio. The date "[...] 31st Oct 1883" in the second bifolio.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Commentary on people from their friendly circle and from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on relevant events (title of knighthood granted to Konstantinos Zervoudakis). Information about the author's professional activities. Cancellations.

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. It is a reply to two letters from December. The author expresses his views on personal remarks made by Cavafy in their previous correspondence, which appear to cause conflict between them. Extensively detailed reference to performances and events he attended while in London ("Bluebeard", "Promenade Concerts", "Iolanthe [or the Peer and the Peri]", "M.P.", "A private wire") and Paris ("Faust", "L'Africaine", "Les Rantzau", "Le jour et la nuit", 'Frou Frou", "Excelsior"). Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt and to a fire in the city of Alexandria. Commentary on people from their friendly and broader social circle. Reference to the publications The Egyptian Gazette and Union Egyptienne. Cancellations, underlinings; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)