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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.

Two typewritten copies of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf on the recto of two sheets. One of the copies bears a rubber stamp that reads "Second Mail". Singopoulo agrees with the publication of all of Cavafy's poems by The Hogarth Press in Mavrogordatos' translation and asks for information about the terms of the agreement. (Alexandria)

Two copies of a handwritten letter by Cavafy to The Hogarth Press publishing house, in two bifolios with notes on all sides. It is a reply by Cavafy to a letter he had received on 16 November, pertaining to the publication of translated poems of his. Commentary on the agreement between the two parties and the translation work per se, with references to G. Valassopoulo, E. M. Forster and L. Woolf. Cancellations and emendations. The word "Copy" marked in pencil in the first page of each bifolio. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet, with references to Crawford Flitch and Robert Graves. Cavafy mentions that he is enclosing his poems "Tomb of Ignatius" and "Monotony", translated by G. Valassopoulo, together with the Greek originals. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first two pages of a bifolio. Cavafy's positive comments on Forster's book.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on three pages of a bifolio. The poet expresses his admiration for the work of Harold Monro and Siegfried Sassoon. He mentions that he is revising the translations of his poems in the prospect of publishing them with the Hogarth Press. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on one side of a sheet. Cavafy expresses his satisfaction in the prospect of a meeting of the two men in Alexandria. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. Cavafy consents to the re-publication of an article by Forster regarding the poet (originally published in The Athenaeum) in a book prepared by Forster. Remarks on the English translation of the poem "In the Month of Hathor". Accompanied by envelope as well as by a draft of the same letter on both sides of a ruled sheet, with cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his admiration for Forster's A Passage to India. (Alexandria)

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1908-14 Collection consisting of four cut small-sized sheets initially folded in bifolios and with notes on both sides as well as of one folded sheet with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded chronollogically (1920-1926); 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. An the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in April 1920. 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 1915 onwards Collection consisting of five sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides, except for the last one which bears notes only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1920-1926); 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 August 1920. 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.

Typewritten draft letter by Alekos Singopoulo to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. The sender refers to the delay in the English publication of Cavafy's poems and agrees to pay the necessary amounts of money. He also refers to a planned publication of Cavafy's historical poems with an introduction by Valassopoulo. He asks, on behalf of Michalis Peridis, that the Cavafy-Forster correspondence be sent to him, so as to be used in the book that Peridis is preparing. Cancellations and handwritten emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to George Valassopoulo on both sides of a sheet. This is a reply to a series of letters Cavafy had received from Valassopoulo in December and January. Reference to the translations of poems made by the latter, as well as to Ε. M. Forster. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on three sheets. Cancellations and emendations. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. The poet expresses his concern regarding Singopoulo's health and mentions news of common acquaintances of theirs.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet, with cancellations and emendations. Positive comments on the publication of "Darius" in The Nation. Cavafy lets Forster know of the despatch of a translation of "Demaratus", as well as of the progress of the English translations by G. Valassopoulo.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet, regarding Robert Graves. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a ruled sheet. Authorial cancellations and emendations. Cavafy asks Forster to send William Plomer a handwritten letter he encloses. The copy of the letter to Plomer is written on one side of a blank sheet. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on one side of a ruled sheet, in which he expresses his admiration for the latter's work A Letter to Madam Blanchard. Cancellations. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of an undated printed broadsheet with the poem "The Satrapy" (with cancellations and emendations). He informs the latter of the completion of the English translation of the poem "Darius" by G. Valassopoulo.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on three ruled pieces of paper. References to Christopher Scaife, Robin Furness and Nikos Kazantzakis. Authorial cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, written on both sides of an undated broadsheet containing the poem "The God Abandons Antony" and on both sides of part of a print with fragment of the poem "Ithaca". Reference to the English translations of Cavafy's poems by G. Valassopoulo. Numerous cancellations and emendations. Poem titles in Greek.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two sheets. The second and third pages are numbered. He expresses his satisfaction for the publication of his poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook and informs about the despatch of new translations of his poems. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. The poet expresses his satisfaction regarding an article by Forster on Cavafy and the publication of two of his poems in the The Criterion. Reference to Bonamy Dobree and T. S. Eliot. Cancellations and emendations. Reference to an issue of La Semaine Égyptienne dedicated to Cavafy (April 1929).

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the three first pages of a bifolio, in which he details his impressions from their meeting in Alexandria and expresses his admiration for A Passage to India. Reference to Forster's interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two ruled sheets. Page 3 is numbered. Comments on the latter's writings in a previous letter of his. Cancellations and emendations.

Two handwritten copies of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, one of which is written on both sides of a sheet folded in a bifolio, and the other on both sides of a sheet. Reference to issues regarding the English translations of poems of his and despatch of two new translations by G. Valassopoulo. The poem titles in Greek. Two copies of the translation of the poem "Envoys from Alexandria" by G. Valassopoulo, one written and signed by Cavafy (on the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper) and the other written by another hand (on a ruled sheet), with authorial notes and emendations. Two copies of the translation of the poem "Those Who Fought on Behalf of the Achaean League" by G. Valassopoulo, one written and signed by Cavafy and the other written by another hand, with notes and corrections by Cavafy. The translations which are not written by the poet are most likely written by Valassopoulo. Cavafy corrects Valassopoulo's translations and incorporates the corrections into written up copies, which he sends to Forster.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster regarding the translations of poems of his into English, written on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed broadsheet containing the poem "Chandelier". The second and third pages are numbered. Cancellations and emendations in ink and pencil. The broadsheet was printed in 1918. Cavafy expresses his contentment for the apparent interest in his poetry in England. He also refers to new English translations of poems of his.

Two handwritten draft letters by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, one of which is written on both sides of a sheet; the other is written on one side of a sheet and crossed out. References to André Maurois, George Antonius and Robin Furness. Mention of the despatch of two new translations of poems by G. Valassopoulo: "Of the Jews (50 A.D.)" and "Tomb of Eurion".

Three handwritten draft letters to E. M. Forster dated "23.5.19", "23 May 1919" and "22 May 1919". Cavafy expresses his disapproval of the article about his work published in The Athenaeum. Accompanied by correspondence envelope. (Alexandria)

Draft letter by Cavafy to Leonard Woolf on the first page of a bifolio and second draft on both sides of a sheet (one of the sides has been crossed out). Cancellations. Cavafy expresses his joy for the publication of his poems and refers to the revision of the English translations of his poems. Envelope with the name and address of Leonard Woolf. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by D. P. Petrokokkinos to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. Embossed address at top right. He thanks Cavafy for the despatch of three poetry collections to Samuel Baud-Bovy. Accompanied by a second sheet with a quote from a study by J. N. Mavrogordatos with reference to Cavafy and his work (London, MacMillan & Co, 1931). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. News regarding the publication of the former's book on Alexandria. Reference to the poems "In the Month of Hathor" and "The God Abandons Antony". The letter also includes a draft table of contents of Forster's book. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten note by E. M. Forster to Cavafy, signed "Fellow-poet". The note mentions the London Reform Club as the place of dispatch, but the postage rubber stamp on the envelope mentions Weybdridge, with the same date. The sender expresses his disappointment in Cavafy's protracted silence in a satirical quatrain.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on a letterheaded paper of the Llandovery Castle steamboat, with reference to a possible meeting of the two men in Egypt in September 1929. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on a letterheaded paper of the Luna Park hotel, regarding their impending meeting in Alexandria. (Cairo). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on two letterheaded papers of the Narkunda steamboat, following the meeting of the two men in Alexandria. The author's Impressions from Egypt are expressed; reference to his interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a letterheaded paper of the British Red Cross Convalescent Hospital, Alexandria. The topics discussed in the letter are joy, sadness and peacefulness. Accompanied by its envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster. Mention of an English article on Cavafy's poetry which contains two serious mistakes. Although the envelope bears the poet's name, the content of the letter reveals that it is addressed to one of his brothers. Accompanied by its envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. He informs Cavafy that the poem "Darius" has been accepted for publication for a fee in The Nation. He urges him to immediately send another poem of his, translated by G. Valassopoulo. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on a double sheet letterheaded notepaper of the Reform Club. It pertains to the possible publication of a collection of Cavafy's poems by the Hogarth Press and to the publication of "Darius" in The Nation. Accompanied by envelope. (London)

Letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet with the printed address "Harnham, Monument Green, Weybridge". Discussion on the possibility of an English edition of Cavafy's poems; the issue of the publishers is raised once more. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, regarding Robert Graves. Accompanied by envelope and a handwritten copy of a letter by Graves to Forster, which the latter encloses in his own letter. (Oxford)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, with reference to Crawford Flitch and Miguel de Unamuno. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. He informs the poet that he wishes to include the article published on Cavafy in The Athenaeum in his new book on Alexandria and asks for his approval. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on the first and last pages of a bifolio. He informs Cavafy that he has given English translations of his works to Jean de Menasce; he also announces the publication of his poem "The City" in The Nation and states that G. Valassopoulo has greatly delayed the translations. (Harnham, Monument Green, Weybridge)

Typewritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. Handwritten notes and signature. Reference to the publication of the poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook. Accompanied by envelope and by a print with the English translation of the poem by G. Valassopoulo. Rubber stamp date: 24/9/1925. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, with reference to Robert Graves. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.

Typewritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The closing line and signature are handwritten. References to Crawford Flitch and Raymond Mortimer. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet, with reference to Christopher Scaife and Bonamy Dobrée. (West Hackhurst, Abinger Hammer, Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on the first and last pages of a bifolio. It pertains to the article that was published on the latter's work in The Athenaeum. Accompanied by its envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter on both sides of two letterheaded papers of the Morea steamboat. Forster informs Cavafy that he is aboard off the shores of Crete on his way to India. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of half a sheet. He informs him on the reception of his book on Alexandria as well as on the interest in Cavafy's poems and on the possibility of publishing them in Britain. Accompanied by envelope. (Harnham Monument Green, Weybridge)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs him that the Hogarth Press would be interested in publishing poems of his and urges him to send them translations thereof. Accompanied by envelope. (London)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster on two sheets, with the printed address "Harnham, Monument Green, Weybridge". He informs Cavafy on some changes in the translation of the poem "The City" which ahd been published in The Nation; he asks for more translated poems by him and G. Valassopoulo and conveys the admiration of T. Ε. Lawrence for Cavafy's work. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both pages of two sheets, regarding the English translations of poems by the latter and the enthusiasm of Τ. Ε. Lawrence of Cavafy's work. (Weybridge). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet; professional and personal news. (Dorking). Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on either side of a sheet with extensive reference to William Plomer. Accompanied by envelope.

Typewritten letter by E. M. Forster to Rica Singopoulo on one side of a sheet, the verso of which is blank. Handwritten postscript on one side of a second sheet. Balnk verso. He informs her that the excellent, in his opinion, English translation of Cavafy's poems by Mavrogordatos is complete and that everything is ready for the publication. He considers it appropriate to make the publication bilingual (Greek/English) and thinks that it is not necessary to omit (for moral reasons) any of the poems. (Dorking)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a letterhead with his address in Dorking, England. The writer refers to the English publication of Cavafy's poems and expresses his sympathy to the Singopoulos. (Dorking)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a letterhead with his address in Dorking, England, printed. He thanks him for the despatch of three copies of the publication of Cavafy's poems and refers to the prospect of publishing them in English as well.

Typewritten letter by Leonard Woolf to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a letterhead of The Hogarth Press. The editor informs Singopoulo of the financial terms regarding the publication of Cavafy's work. The signature is handwritten but not by the author. The letter is accompanied by a typewritten copy. (London)

Autograph typewritten letter by Leonard Woolf to Cavafy on one side of a letterhead of The Hogarth Press. He proposes the publication of the English translations of Cavafy's poems as well as the financial terms of the agreement. Accompanied by envelope. (London)

Handwritten letter to Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of the Waldorf hotel. The author informs the poet about a meeting he had with Ε. M. Forster and their discussion regarding the publication of translated poems by Cavafy. Signed: "Pericles" (most probably Anastasiadis). Accompanied by envelope. (London)

Handwritten letter by Robert Allason Furness to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a second sheet, the verso of which is blank. The sender consents to the planned English publication of the poems by Cavafy, for which he says that Mavrogordato has already translated approximately one hundred poems. (Cairo)

Typewritten letter by Richard MacGillivray Dawkins to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The signature and some of the emendations are handwritten. Dawkins expresses his admiration for Cavafy's work, which he read from Collections he borrowed from others, and asks the poet to send him his works. (Oxford)

Typewritten letter with handwritten additions, by Richard Dawkins to Rica Singopoulo, on two sheets with notes on all sides. It is a reply to a previous letter by Singopoulo, along with which the sender appears to have also received works by Cavafy. Positive comments on the style and language of Cavafy's poetry and its reception England. Mention of the poet's poor health and his hospitalisation in Athens. In a postscript, Dawkins asks Singopoulo's assistance in locating a publication on Greek popular poetry (Ν. Mavris / E. Papadopoulos, Dodekanisiaki lyra. Tomos protos. Kasiaki lyra, itoi dimodis poiisis kai mousiki tis nisou Kasou. Port Said 1928, print. Nea Icho). The citation, in Greek, is not written by the author, who has made handwritten additions in English. Emendations in the typewritten text. The postscript is written on a smaller piece of paper - it is possible that it was added after the main text had been finalised by its author. (Oxford)

Typewritten letter by William Plomer to E. M. Forster on one side of a sheet of paper; blank verso. Handwritten note, below the typewritten text. The author expresses his admiration for Cavafy’s poetry. On another sheet of paper, typewritten poem (sonnet) about Cavafy’s poetry signed by the author. Blank verso.

Two handwritten letters by G. A. Valassopoulo on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Valassopoulo informs Cavafy about the despatch of the English translations of his poems and asks him to forward them to E. M. Forster. (Paris)

Handwritten notes on both sides of a sheet and on the recto of a piece of paper. Comments and remarks on the terms of a contract with The Hogarth Press publishing house.

Handwritten notes on two double sheet notepapers in the form of questions to E. M. Forster; they have been written in French by Rica Singopoulo and they obviously come from his interview with the Tachydromos of Alexandria. Extensive handwritten notes by Forster in English and handwritten notes by Cavafy in pencil. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Cancellations. List of Forster's works by Forster compiled by himself on paper. Forster's address in England on another paper, handwritten by Cavafy. The same note, again by Cavafy, on a small piece of paperboard. Envelope with the address of R. Singopoulo, bearing a rubber mail stamp with the date 24/12/1929.

Handwritten note by E. M. Forster to Rica Singopoulo on the verso of a postcard with the image of his house in Dorking on the recto. He thanks for the despatch of issues of the Alexandrini Techni and expresses his satisfaction regarding the mention of his name by Greek scholars. He informs about the despatch of his letter to Cavafy. The date is illegible, but is in the 1920's (1929?).

Press clipping of pages 79-80 from The Spectator. On page 79, an advertisement of Forster's works and of an issue of the The Criterion, in which English translation of the poem "Ithaca" by Cavafy has been published. The handwritten note "Sic semper" ("Always like that", obviously by Forster) in ink in the margin. Accompanied by envelope addressed to Cavafy. The mail rubber stamp provides the date 21/7/1924.

Handwritten list of books and periodicals, entitled "Taken by Peridis" and written on twelve sheets; they are all numbered at top right of the recto. Among them, a volume with translations by John Cavafy and a large number of issues of Greek and foreign newspapers and journals. It is obviously material borrowed by Michalis Peridis from the remnants of Cavafy's belongings.

Typewritten English translation of the poem "Tomb of Lanes" by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet, with handwritten emendations. Blank verso. Handwritten note by Cavafy that the translation has been sent to E. M. Forster, on a piece of paper.

English translation of the poem "Tomb of Lanes", in five typewritten copies. One of them bears handwritten emendations and changes made by the poet, which have been incorporated in the other typewritten copies, and mentions G. Valassopoulo as translator. Another typewritten copy mentions, below the text, G. Valassopoulo and "Ε.M.F." (obviously E. M. Forster) as translators. Another typewritten copy mentions: "Translated by V. F. C." (the words, except for the first one, have been handwritten by Cavafy). They are most likely the initials of Valassopoulo, Forster and Cavafy. Clipping from a printed broadsheet with the handwritten date 1926, which contains on one side the translation of two verses of the poem and is also handwritten by Cavafy.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Tomb of Lanes", by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Handwritten note in pencil ("Done") on the verso. Crossed out handwritten notes by Cavafy on the recto of a piece of paper. Blank verso.