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Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet replies to a letter by Photiadès and expresses his thanks for the latter's appreciation. He praises and extensively comments on the book by Photiadès on Maria Kalergi, often using short quotes in French. He also praises and comments on another book by Photiadès, on the French poet Pierre de Ronsard. Finally, he informs the sender about the despatch of three of his poems in Greek and of six French translations by Aison Kyriacopoulo and Rica Singopoulo. He also makes a brief reference to translations of his poems published in French printed media. Limited cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten notes on both sides of seven sheets. Abbreviations, cancellations and emendations. Sheets 2 and 4 are numbered at top left. Phrases and quotes in English. This appears to be a draft of a prose text, which also includes verses copied from poems. It most probably refers to the work of Robert Browning.