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Manuscript of a poem in English ("Darkness and Shadows") on both sides of a sheet of paper. The note "a transcription from the French of C.F.C. [Constantine F. Cavafy]" below the title; the initials "J.C.C. [John Cavafy]", in place of a signature, on the verso. It is the English translation of one of Cavafy's poems, originally written in French, made and recorded by his brother, John.

Handmade folder made of a ruled sheet of paper with the handwritten note "Bills belonging to the shares bought by mother + which now have come into my possession". It contains receipts for the purchase of shares through the Crédit Lyonnais, Banque Imperiale Ottomane and Betts & Co, dating to the period 1890-1896. Cavafy's name ("Constantin F. Cavafy", "C. F. Cavafy') appears on three of them, while the name "J. Cavafy" (=John Cavafy) appears on one (1892). A total of five receipts.

Homemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". On the interior of the cover, another handwritten note by John Cavafy dated "14 May 1911". It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. The page numbering is common for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi and that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and in English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from a printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another five poems, without page numbering. A total of twenty-six poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.

Homemade book consisting of typewritten sheets, printed broadsheets and manuscripts. The "title page" is made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910". Below the word "Poems", the handwritten note by John Cavafy "Englished by J. C. Cavafy". It is preceded by a quote of unknown authorship and followed by four pages of contents, with the poem titles in English. They are followed by the English translations of the poems. A total of forty-three of Cavafy's poems are translated. Their titles are either typewritten or handwritten. In some instances, there are inserted printed broadsheets with the poems in Greek or parts of prints affixed on the existing pages. Cancellations and emendations in most translations, be they handwritten or typewritten. The date indication "1912" on one of the broadsheets. The 71 pages of the book are numbered, either typewritten or handwritten. The printed broadsheets are not included in the page numbering. The front and back covers are blank.

Homemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of the cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". It is followed by a page with a quote in English regarding translation. It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. Common foliation for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi; that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from a 1911 issue of the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from the printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another nine poems, without page numbering. The last two are not accompanied by Greek text. A total of thirty poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.

Homemade book made of manuscripts, printed broadsheets and parts of prints pasted on sheets. On the "title page" (made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "Englished by J. C. Cavafy", handwritten by John Cavafy. The date has been crossed out and corrected to 1917, also by John. The contents of the volume are not recorded. The volume layout includes the printed broadsheets with the poems in Greek and their handwritten English translation. Publication dates are marked on the broadsheets: "1914, 1915, 1916". Fifteen poems have been translated. Few cancellations and emendations. Some of the emendations on small-size papers, pasted on the emended word or phrase. The metal staples of the binding are missing. The unmarked cover is made of paperboard.

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Handwritten text on a homemade notepad, sewn on the spine. Travel diary and notes. The title handwritten on the cover. Mentions of non-Greek publications and bibliographical references to 1880 and 1807 editions. Some pages are blank. One page in Greek. Note on metrics below (Homeric?) verses in English. Copy of a poem by D. Solomos and its translation into English. The poet departs, together with his mother and two of his siblings, on a steamboat to Istanbul on the aftermath of the Urabi Revolt, for which young Cavafy provides a short analysis. Extensive reference to the members of the Fotiadis family. The narration covers the period 23/6-8/7/[1882].

Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes 28 loose sheets cut in various sizes, 16 of which are written on both sides. Chronological indications (1896-1898) in the text. The second part is entitled "St[ate] of h[er] ’98 disease" and comprises 4 cut sheets of paper of various sizes. Events relating to Cavafy's mother's illness are recorded in one section. The text continues to the recto of the last sheet; all pages are numbered (1-7). Cancellations and emendations in both parts as well as abbreviations in parts of the text.

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 draft letter by Cavafy to his brothers Alekos (Alexandros) and Poli (Paul) in a letterhead of the Shepheard's Hotel. The poet visits Cairo and conveys news about the weather there as well as about his social encounters. Reference to their brother Aristeidis and his family as well as to their other brother, John. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy on the first and last pages of double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. The poet refers to the recipient's health, who appears to be his brother, John. The latter appears to be in Cairo for business reasons and the poet is looking forward to meeting him during a short visit he will be making shortly to Alexandria. He enquires about the news of their two other brothers living in Cairo, George and Aristeidis. Abbreviations, cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy, probably to his brother John, in two double sheet notepapers. The last two pages are blank. Reference to the journal Grammata and to persons supporting Cavafy's poetic work as well as to members of his family. Number "3" in one of the pages. Cancellations and emendations; abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Maria (Marigo) Cavafy on a sheet, a double sheet notepaper and a piece of paper. At the top left of the recto of the first sheet, a note that the letter by Marigo was received on 24/2/1902 (the letter is dated 17/2/1902). Family news and frequent references to Marigo's stay in Athens and her impressions from the city. The poet expresses his sentiments of love as well as those of his brothers, and hopes they meet again soon. Extensive use of abbreviations. Cancellations and emendations. Marigo Cavafy departs from Athens to England, after a visit to Egypt.

Handwritten draft letter to Marika Zalichi in a double sheet notepaper, one sheet and half a sheet. All pages are numbered (1-6) except for the verso of the sheet entirely crossed out (its recto is page 5), and the verso of the half sheet, which is blank (its recto is page 6). Extensive reference to the Greek language question and demoticism. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to his cousin, Marika [Zalichi], in a bifolio and in a cut small-sized sheet, with text on all sides. Reference to the poem "F.G."; the recipient is asked to destroy the copy in her possession as Cavafy sends the new version, entitled "Voices". References to the recipient's family, to John Cavafy and to current affairs. One page is numbered ("6"). Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations.

Handwritten draft letter by John Cavafy to his brother, George Cavafy, on four sheets, the first, third and fourth of which are numbered. John informs him of the departure of their brother, Aristeidis, for Marseilles after having abandoned his wife, and of the relevant letters sent by Aristeidis to members of his family. His wife's family (Vouros) threatens to take harsh measures if Aristeidis does not return soon. The sender asks George to convince Aristeidis to return to Egypt as soon as possible. The draft letter has been written by at least two different persons, but not by John (seemingly by some of his brothers). Even John's name on the last page is written in a handwriting different from his own. (Alexandria)

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, in a bifolio, with notes on the recto and verso of the first sheet. Reference to the matter of the continuing absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and the need for his return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis abroad, to the need for his immediate return as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of two sheets and on the recto of a third sheet that has been cut in half. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the absence of Aristeidis and its negative consequences for the family. Extensive commentary on the legal aspect of the matter arising from the abandonment of his wife, Maria Vourou, and the squandering of her dowry.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, on all sides of a bifolio. Emendations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to Aristeidis's decision to return to his wife, Maria Vourou, and her family.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Number "14" written at the bottom of the recto. Reference to the postponement of Aristeidis's return from abroad.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to Aristeidis's decision to return to his wife, Maria Vourou, and her family.

Handwritten texts on five sheets, including the draft letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Aristeidis Cavafy, from the 1889 correspondence series, split in two parts. The first part includes three documents (two sheets and a bifolio with a printed crest "For Christ and Caesar" [in Greek], with notes on all sides). The second part includes two pieces of cut sheets (one of which with text on both sides) and contains additions to the first part. C. P. Cavafy is referred to as a third person. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the continuing absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad and to the need for his return, as well as to financial matters.

Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, George, from the 1889 correspondence series, on both sides of a sheet. Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations. Use of English and French words and phrases. Reference to the matter of the absence of Aristeidis Cavafy abroad, to the scandal thus caused and to the need for his return.

Handwritten draft of an untitled poem on the verso of a letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy. Brief note in ink below the draft. The letter is dated 1/4/1908 and is written on a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Cairo. John informs C. P. Cavafy that he is returning him the letters of their brother, Paul.

Handwritten text on seven sheets and one piece of paper. On the recto of the first sheet, the title "Genealogical Gossip or Various bits of the History of our Father's & Mother's family thrown together" as well as the indication "5 May '83", in pencil. Blank verso. Sheets 2-6 are written on both sides. At the bottom of the verso of the sixth sheet, the poet's signature, the date and the place: "Constantine Cavafy / 15 April 1883 / Yenikeuy (Constantinople) / At Mons. G. Fotiadis villa". "Addenda to Genealogical Gossip" " on the recto of the seventh sheet. On the piece of paper, notes, most likely by John Cavafy, on the family branch in London and in Liverpool. It should be dated to a period postdating the rest of the text, as the latest year recorded is 1891. The text refers to all that the poet heard and learned in Istanbul from his grandfather George Fotiadis and from his aunt Roxandra Plessou, his father's sister, regarding the ancestors of the Cavafy and Fotiadis families.

Handwritten family tree of the Cavafy family on both sides of a double sheet notepaper, on which a piece of ruled sheet has been pasted. Compiled by John Cavafy. It includes three annexes, one of which ("No. 2") is the Fotiadis family tree. The tree was complemented by John to include data following the year 1883.

Manuscript on two large-size sheets affixed to one another so as to form a double sheet paper. It contains the Cavafy family tree, going back to the generation of their father, Peter John Cavafy. The date of birth and death of the family members is recorded as well as other relevant information. There is also record of the Cavafy family crests and crowns as well as other "Notes", explanatory of the family tree.

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 Amalia Callinus to Aristeidis Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. The author expresses her love for her nephew and describes her everyday life as well as that of her family's. Sketches (portraits) in pencil on the last page. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Christoforos A. Nomikos to Cavafy, in which he offers his condolences for the death of his brother, John Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy in the first two pages of a bifolio, with mourning border. The remaining pages are blank. She expresses her feelings of love for her son, who is not in Alexandria (he is possibly in Cairo) as well as thoughts on the value of money. She encloses another letter to the poet's brother, Aristeidis, and informs about the imminent arrival of their other brother, John.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy (Valieri) to C. P. Cavafy, on one side of a letterhead of the Tewfik Palace Hotel in Heluan. Blank verso. Update on John's health and his bad mood; thanks for the despatch of a letter and a poem. Accompanied by a paperboard notebook cover; on the label, the note "Letters of John Cavafy & Charikleia A. Cavafy", most probably by Rica Singopoulo. (Heluan)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy (Valieri) to Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of the Tewfik Palace Hotel. She invites the poet to visit her and John at Heluan. Update on John's health and reference to his relation to a certain Madame D. (Heluan)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her sons, John and Constantine Cavafy, on all sides of the four-pager. The two brothers had recently embarked on their trip to Paris and London. Brief reference to the situation in Greece; social and family news from Alexandria. Accompanied by an envelope with John’s details.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to her sons, Constantine and John, on all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in London and are preparing to return to Alexandria via Paris and Marseilles. Charikleia refers to her correspondence with her sons and their return. She also conveys news about the weather and social life in Alexandria, and expresses her concern about the typhoid outbreak in Marseilles. Interpolated words and phrases in English and French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in France and will continue their journey to England. Their mother refers to the correspondence between them, the weather and her health, as well as to her visit to the house of the Moss family. Interpolated words and phrases in English and French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John, in the first two pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The third page is blank. Handwritten notes in pencil by Cavafy on the last page (addresses in Paris). The two siblings are in France. Their mother refers to the sense of lacking she feels as a result of the absence of her two children and sends them the regards and news of their brother, Paul.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The last page is blank. Family news. The two siblings are in France. The mother expresses her nostalgia for her two children as well as the concern regarding their voyage by ship. Reference to the Greco-Turkish war. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy and his brother John in all pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The two siblings are in France. Family and social news. Reference to receiving a package containing items of clothing belonging to her dead sister, Sévastie. Interpolated words and phrases in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Charikleia A. Cavafy, niece of C. P. Cavafy, in the first page of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter she had received from Cavafy. The author refers to John Cavafy and the condition of his health, expresses her concern and urges C. P. Cavafy to visit them. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten letter by Charikleia Cavafy to Cavafy on the first two pages of a bifolio. Supplementary note by Alexandros Cavafy on the third page. The last page is blank. The authors address C. P. Cavafy and one of his brothers (most likely John – referred to as "Ionas" in Alexandros' note), who are in Cairo. Reference to the health (probably of Constantine) and the mother's nostalgia for her son. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Emmanouil Zalichi to Cavafy in two bifolios (the first with notes on all sides; the second with notes on the recto of the first sheet and on the verso of the second). The sender expresses his admiration for Cavafy's poetry, comments on his trip from Alexandria to Calcutta and provides information about his life there; he also refers to persons of their family. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. Page numbers are indicated (2-6). (Calcutta)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio. Family news. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to her nephew, Paul Cavafy, in two bifolios and one sheet. She expresses anew her grief for the death of Charikleia and details her personal situation. She accuses the Plessos family of not observing a period of mourning for Charikleia Cavafy. Interpolated words in French. [Istanbul]

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to her nephews, John and Constantine Cavafy. The letter covers the first and second pages of a bifolio. The third page is blank. Reference to the death of her sister, Amalia Callinus. Family news. Second letter, written on the fourth page of the same bifolio, which has been authored one year later (1921). (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Fotiadi Papalamprinou to her nephews, Paul, John and Constantine Cavafy, in the first page of a bifolio and in the second and third pages of another bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. She expresses her grief for the death of their brother, Aristeidis. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Reference to the political situation in Egypt and Alexandria in particular, which is full of ruins after its bombardment by the British. Pages 2-5 are numbered.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet leterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered at top right. Comments on religion and atheism, and update on the situation in Alexandria. Linguistic remarks and comment on the origin of "ΟΚ". Short quote in French.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Everyday news. The sender translates French verses into English, as asked by his brother.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on two letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The second page is numbered at top right. Comments on the poetry of Robert Browning. News on the progress of the issue of the family indemnity by the Egyptian government.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to the political situation in Egypt as well as to the social life in Alexandria. Linguistic remarks to relevant questions by C. P. Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He announces the impending publication of a new newspaper and refers to the political developments in Egypt.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy in the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to his involvement in poetry. The cholera epidemic is in remission. Political update. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first three pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The last page is blank. Advice on the problems with the eyes and vision of C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Family and personal news. Reference to the situation in the Sudan and its impact on Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John describes his everyday life and his professional prospects, and refers to the issue of the indemnities. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on the political situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of a letterhead and on both sides of a second letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John announces the publication of a second poem of his in the Public Opinionl. Reference to the translation effort of C. P. Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Financial matters of the family. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Egyptian Government has started paying indemnities. The author is looking for a suitable house in Alexandria, with the prospect of the family's immediate return there. Financial matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to his brother, C. P. Cavafy, on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co. He refers to, obviously English, translations of poems by his brother. He asks to be sent the journal Panathinaia, in which the poem "Trojans" is published. Interpolated words and phrases in English. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, written over two days, on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria; the letter is dated 1/10/1882. Pages 2-5 are numbered at top right. Comments on a poem by John, on the situation in Egypt and Alexandria. Social news from Alexandria. Supplementaρy note on the verso of the letterhead, dated 2/10/1882.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three sheets and two double sheet notepapers of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-7 are numbered at top right. Detailed update on the political situation in Egypt and the role of the English military forces and politicians. Brief quote in Greek from the Gospel of John.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on five small sheets. The verso of the last sheet is blank. Pages 2-9 are numbered. The letter is in verse. Update on the political situation in Egypt and on family acquaintances. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. The author refers to his financial state and to that of his brother's Aristeidis, to his professional prospects as well as to the issue of indemnity for the destruction of the family's assets in Alexandria. Update on the political developments in Egypt. Linguistic remarks on the proper use and meaning of specific words and phrases in English.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet notepapers and on the recto of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Page 3 is numbered. Update on financial affairs of the family and on the issue of indemnities. Linguistic remarks. Quote from a letter by Alexander Pope to Henry Cromwell.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of three double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-6 are numbered at top right. Excerpt from a sonnet by the French poet Félix Arvers and related comments. Update on the social life in Alexandria and on family matters.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. He comments positively on his brother's way of writing and refers to his own involvement in poetry. Reference to lottery tickets in the possession of C. P. Cavafy. Translation of a short quote into Greek. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of the R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The sender refers to the warm weather and to the cholera epidemic, which, however, has not yet reached the city. Comments on international and family matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of two small letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-4 are numbered. Family and social matters. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on the financial situation of the family and its possible reunification. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Detailed comments on the financial situation of the family; extensive reference to the cholera epidemic, which is in remission. Mention an Italian troupe performing at the "Polytheama" theatre. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first three pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The last page is blank. John refers to his everyday life as well as to the situation in the Sudan. Family news. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. Discussion on poetry. Comments on the Sudan and reference to the medal awarded to their brother Peter-John (Order of the Medjidie). Excerpt from John's poem "The red Mouse" in the third page. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. The remaining pages are blank. News from the social entourage and the political situation on Egypt and the Sudan. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of a small letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. John comments on the financial and professional situation of himself and their brother, Aristeidis. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the recto of three ruled sheets. Their verso is blank. Pages 2 and 3 are numbered. John refers to the positive prospects of his professional position but admits that the financial situation of the family is, at present, poor. He complains about the behaviour of British military officers. (Ramlé)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on one side of a paper, folded in a bifolio. Comments on the political situation and reference to the amounts of money sent by the brothers from Alexandria to their mother in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on both sides of three letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 to 6 are numbered. John comments extensively on the political developments in Britain and their impact on Egypt. He refers to the matter of the indemnities by the Egyptian Government and to his professional situation. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, from Cairo, where John Cavafy lives and works. The letter is written in English, on both sides of a letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co. Use of Greek words and phrases. John expresses his sympathy for some health problem experienced by the poet and gives him advice on how to overcome it as soon as possible. He refers to an impending visit of his to Alexandria. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Comments on the Italian translation by Atanasio Catraro of poems by C. P. Cavafy. Reference to his health and his bad mood. (Heluan)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to his brother, C. P. Cavafy, on both sides of a ruled sheet. Personal news. He complains that his Greek is not good. (Cairo)