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Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes on all sides except for the verso of the last sheet. Commentary on the commencement of the author's professional engagement with the business of Michael Ralli. Reference to the content of a letter he received from Cavafy regarding Istanbul. Detailed description of his acquaintance with "Miss P.". Cancellations; use of French phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. The author expresses his discontent for his financial hardship, to which he attributes the delayed despatch of correspondence. He describes his new romance with Miss F. and the charity theatrical performance in which they will be participating together. He also refers to the tradition of Christmas pantomime. (Liverpool)