Showing 10 results

Handwritten letter by Kimon Periklis to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Embossed monogram on the first page. Personal news. Interpolated phrases in French. Accompanied by a handmade folder with notes by Rica Singopoulo, labelled "Miscellaneous". (Beni Suef)

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 in two sheets, with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a letter dated 29 September. Reference to remarks apparently made by Cavafy on details concerning their correspondence. Information on the author's new residence at Rosetta Gate with details regarding the ownership status. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on entertainment and free time habits. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on the vision problems both of them face - Ralli replies to issues apparently raised by Cavafy in a previous letter and informs him in detail about his own treatment. Reference to the spectacles available in Alexandria, and in particular to an operetta that is about to be performed; to persons related to the social circle of the city as well as to entertainment habits. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Description of everyday life habits, types and kinds of entertainment. Information about banking institutions. (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 the recto of four sheets. It is a reply to a letter dated 28 February. Extensive description of an encounter of personal nature, which reflects the mores of the time. Detailed commentary on persons of the social circle of Alexandria. Underlined French words and expressions in the text. The second sheet is numbered. (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. 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.