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Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poems “In the Boring Village” and “Apollonius of Tyana in Rhodes”. He thanks Saravas for his intention to send the Proia issue with the published review article of Kampanis on Cavafy’s poetry. The poet sends his regards to Vlachopoulos and mentions his correspondence with Vaianos. Finally, he provides information as to the correct Latin spelling of his name. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single sheet, with notes on recto. In response to Saravas’s intention to have his book published by Stefanos Pargas, the poet informs him about the large workload of the latter. Finally, Cavafy asks Saravas to inform Vaianos about the letter the poet sent him and sends his regards to A. Vlachopoulos. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Mitsos Papanikolaou. The poet responds to Papanikolaou’s letter and informs him about sending copies of his collections via Stefanos Pargas. He expresses his sincere thanks and deep gratitude for what Papanikolaou wrote in Nea Techni regarding his poetry, but also for Marios Vaianos’s initiative to compile Cavafy’s reviews in his journal. Finally, he asks Papanikolaou if he would like to have a copy of the sketch that Maleas had created for him, as the poet had no recent photograph taken.

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.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1910-11 Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of paper initially folded in bifolios; one of these is written on both sides, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in two columns in chronological order (1917-1920); 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 October 1917. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1912 onwards Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue, a piece of paper initially folded in a bifolio, and two small-sized sheets, one of which bears notes on both sides of the sheet, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1918-1920); next to the names is the number of issues to be 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 March 1918. 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 1916 onwards Collection consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1926-1929); 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 on 19 April 1926. 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 copy of a letter by Athanasios Politis to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto and the verso of the first sheet. The letter has been copied by Cavafy himself and refers to a photographs of his, intended for publication. The recipient of the original letter is most probably Nikos Zelitas.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 7" and "Pla-Rym". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Plafon-Rymi". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 8" and "Sal-Tri". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Salos-Trykia". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1916-1918 Issue consisting of three cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individual are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted 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 1919 onwards Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1929-1933); 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; the profession of certain individuals is also recorded. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started on 6 September 1929. The total of issues distributed is noted 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 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.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the collection of poems published after the 1910 Issue, consisting of four cut sheets of notepaper initially folded in bifolios with notes on all sides and of a broadsheet written on one side. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1912-1918), and next to them the number of issues to be sent to each of them is mentioned; there are also 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 1912. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column which is subsequently carried forward to the top of the next one.

Handwritten draft letter to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Cavafy refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and to the despatch of copies of his collections for authors and intellectuals in Athens.

Signed handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a sheet and on a small-size piece of paper. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and sends his regards to authors in Athens. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on two sheets and on one small piece of paper. Abbreviations and cancellations. Remarks concerning Singopoulo's spelling. News of common acquaintances of theirs and reference to a lecture on D'Annunzio.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] in three pieces of paper and on both sides of a sheet folded in a bifolio. Two of the three pieces of paper have writing only on one of their sides. Printed details of the National Bank of Egypt on their versos. Pages 3 to 5 are numbered at top right. The poet refers to social interactions of his as well as to the professional qualifications of Singopoulo.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on two sheets. The poet refers to the stay of Singopoulo in Benha and the health of common acquaintances of theirs. He also refers to people he met recently.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to A[lekos Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet reports personal and social news and expresses his satisfaction for the appreciation authors and intellectuals in Athens have for him.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all four pages of a double sheet notepaper and on the recto of a ruled sheet. Cancellations. Advice to Singopoulo regarding his professional affairs. The poet refers to common acquaintances of theirs as well as to theatre performances that the Educational Association is planning on organising.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy [to Rica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet and on the verso of a printed list of Cavafy's poems from the 1916-1918 period. The poet sends his regards authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections.

Handwritten Draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of two sheets. Page 3 is numbered. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to matters related to Alexandrini Techni. He informs her regarding the despatch of copies of his poetry collections to authors and artists in Athens.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on three sheets of different sizes. The poet refers to the correspondence between them, to the news of common acquaintances as well as to matters related to the Alexandrini Techni. Abbreviations and cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to an article published by Rica Singopoulo and sends his regards to authors in Athens.

Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1905-1915 Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1930-1932); next to the names is the number of issues to be 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 June 1930. 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 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.

Typewritten copy of decision No. 126 of the Greek Consular Court of Alexandria, by virtue of which Cavafy's will is probated, in the first three pages of a double sheet notepaper. Two copies of a French translation of the previous decision, in the first two pages of double sheet notepapers with the embossed seal of the Roussos & Pandelidis law firm. Certificates from the Greek Consulate of Alexandria confirming the death of Cavafy, the absence of any descendants and other heirs as well as the absence of any contestations against the will. They are accompanied by French translations. Typewritten French translation of Cavafy's will.

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos in three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. He informs of the despatch of his poem "The Song of the Argonauts" (most probably to the journal Alexandrini Techni) and refers to the Delphic Festival. Reference to Cavafy. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos to Rica Singopoulo, on three pages of a bifolio. He announces his visit to Egypt. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos, possibly to Rica Singopoulo, on the recto of two sheets. Reference to individuals linked to the intellectual life of Alexandria as well as to his work "Alafroiskiotos". According to the content of the letter, a "song" by Sikelianos is enclosed. Place and an incomplete date noted on the verso of the first sheet; number "2" on the recto of the second sheet. (Delphi)

Handwritten letter by C. C. Tarelli to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. The typewritten sender's address at top right, typewritten. Handwritten note by Singopoulo at top left. The sender is asking Singopoulo's permission to publish English translations of Cavafy's poems, as part of an article he is writing for an English journal. He also refers to the English publication of the poems. The letter is accompanied by the typewritten translations of ten poems on one side of five sheets. (Geneva)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of two ruled sheets. The other sides are blank. Advice to Singopoulo on professional matters. Reference to the possible organisation of theatre performances by the Educational Association of Egypt. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos, conveys news regarding the publication of an issue of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the health of common acquaintances as well as to French literature, on the occasion of a recent acquaintance he made. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Personal news and reference to common friends. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a ruled sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos and sends his regards to authors in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of a bifolio. Linguistic remarks by the poet to the recipient; social news. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of a bifolio. The poet refers to his social interactions as well as to common acquaintances of theirs. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his satisfaction for the appreciation authors and intellectuals in Athens have for him and conveys personal and social news. Accompanied by envelope with Singopoulo's name handwritten in pencil by Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are travelling by steamboat to Athens. The poem conveys social news from Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The sender informs about the despatch of poetry collections of his. Positive comments on Theotoki's work. Accompanied by envelope with Vaianos' address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Marios Vaianos on all sides of bifolio. The poet refers with satisfaction to an event to be held in Athens on him and his work as well as to a relevant lecture by Alkis Thrylos. He praises the literary work of Vaianos and informs him about the despatch of poems of his. Accompanied by the verso of an envelope with the recipient's address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis on both sides of a sheet and on one side of a second sheet. Cavafy thanks Lapathiotis for his appreciation and support to his work, and informs him that he is sending two poetry collections of his. He encloses a handwritten list with the publications of earlier poems in issues of the journal Nea Techni. Accompanied by envelope with Lapathiotis' address in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the letters he has sent to the Singopoulos during their stay in Athens. He refers to news regarding common acquaintances of their as well as Alexandrini Techni. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs her about the despatch of his letters to the Singopoulos as well as about the progress of the printing of the next issue of Alexandrini Techni. He sends his regards to authors and intellectuals that the Singopoulos will be meeting in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to an article by her as well as to authors and other personalities that she and her husband meet in Athens. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet sends his regards to authors in Athens and refers to the presence of the Singopoulos in the Delphic Festival. He comments on his latest collection and mentions the printed media in which some of the poems contained therein have been published. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo on one side of two sheets. The other sides are blank. The sender informs Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, about the denial of Christoforos Nomikos to become a member of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy" and about the process to replace him with A. Symeonidis. He encloses copies of letters by S. Stavrinos, A. Symeonidis and Alkis Thrylos. They all express their satisfaction regarding the establishment of the group (as a matter of fact, the first one nominates two new members) and agree to become its members.

Handwritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses himself negatively about Cavafy and launches personal accusations against him. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the names of the recipient and of Nikos Zelitas as well as of the journal Grammata.

Typewritten letter by Ilias Gkanoulis to Stefanos Pargas (Nikos Zelitas) on the recto of two sheets. The author expresses his contrition regarding a letter he had sent to Cavafy and repudiates its contents. Reference to the journal Argo. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by K. Maleas (it is, most likely, the painter Konstantinos Maleas) to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The author wants to learn the news of his friends in Alexandria as well as to receive Cavafy's new poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marietta N. Vatimbella to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. She asks for his latest poetry collection on behalf of a friendly person of hers from Athens. Accompanied by envelope. [Alexandria]

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author reminds Cavafy to send poems as well as his photograph for the next issue of the journal Nea Techni. He also informs him about two initiatives aimed at promoting his work: a study that is about to be published in the newspaper Eleftheros Typos and a literary event with recitations of his poems. There is also mention of the journal Nea Zoi and the newspaper Eleftheros Logos. Rubber stamp of Nea Techni at the top of the recto as a logo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio, accompanied by the printed programme of the lectures in the "Apollo" theatre of Athens. Reference to an event which included a lecture by J. Barthe D'Yvermont and recitation of poems by Cavafy ("In the Month of Hathor", "Tomb of Iases", etc.) as well as a publication in the newspaper Proia. Rubber stamp of the Hellenic Navy Pension Fund, as the logo, at the top of the first page. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. It includes an excerpt from a letter by Louis Roussel to Lapathiotis regarding Cavafy and his poem "Temethus, an Antiochene: 400 A.D.". Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Zelitas (Stefanos Pargas) to Cavafy on the first and last pages of a bifolio, sent from Cairo. Zelitas refers to an article that defends the poet and his work; he asks for the manuscript of his critique on the Grammaire du grec moderne by Pernot and mentions a planned lecture in Cairo on Cavafy's work.

Handwritten letter by Panos Stavrinos to Cavafy, in which he refers to the subdued literary activity in Athens, expresses his admiration for the poet's work and asks him to publish in the journal Phoenix of Cairo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Paul Vanderborght to Cavafy on two sheets. The verso of the second sheet is blank. The second and third pages are numbered. The author refers to the enthusiastic reception of a forthcoming literary event in honour of the poet in Cairo, with music and poetry reading. He informs him in detail about the schedule and asks for his approval and assistance. (Cairo)

Handwritten letter by G. Kasimatis to Cavafy pertaining to the 1912 parliamentary elections in Greece and the prevailing climate. (Athens). Accompanied by a note by Stefanos Pargas (=Nikos Zelitas) in a letterhead of his. He refers to the letter by Kasimatis and most likely to a publication by Rovertos Kampos, defamatory to Cavafy. Signed: "Nikos". (Alexandria)

Four-page programme of a musical and literary charity event organised by the journal Grammata of Alexandria, in the hall of the "Aeschylus-Arion" association. The programme includes poem recitation (including "Voices" by Cavafy) and presentation of music works.

Handwritten note by Stefanos Pargas (Nikos Zelitas) to Cavafy regarding [M.] Rodas. The text is on the verso of a printed document of the "Grammata" publishing company of Stefanos Pargas, in which there is the announcement of a study authoring competition on the history of Egypt.

Handwriten notes on eight sheets of a notebook (most of which with text on both sides) as well as on one side of four small-size loose sheets. It is a record of thoughts, criticisms and episodes from Cavafy's life with date indications covering the period 28 March 1926-16 April 1930. Reference to the Grammata publishing house, to the journals Libre, Nea Zoi, Nea Techni, Panathinaia, Alexandrini Techni, Nea Epitheorisi and La Semaine égyptienne, to the newspapers I Proia, Tachydromos of Alexandria, Ethnos and The Times as well as to the Delphic Festival, the Nobel Prize, the work I politeia kai i monaxia by K. Palamas, the study O Palamas filosofos by D. Vezanis, the poem "Tragoudi gia tin Eleni" by S. Skipis and the books Skepsi kai zoi by A. Panagiotatou and [Ta gynaikeia pathi.] Afrodisia nosimata by A. Syngelakis. Eftychia Zelita is mentioned as having written down the notes. There is, however, a second handwritng, which is probably that of Makis Antaios, a person who appears to be reproducing the specific episodes.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on a card of the journal Panaigyptia and on a probably handmade notepad. Three sheets have been cut off from the notepad and some are blank. Records of persons, some abbreviated. Date indications covering the period 1903-1924.

Handwritten letter by Nikos Zelitas to Cavafy, in which he asks him to check the manuscript of R. Furness so that it may be sent to the printer. (Cairo). It is accompanied by a letter by Furness to Zelitas, in which the sender refers to some translation into French which cannot be done without difficulty. It also includes a manuscript by Furness on the poet Rupert Brooke.

Handwritten notes and short letters by Cavafy to Nikos and Eftychia Zelita, on seventeen parts of sheets of various sizes, cards and small pieces of paper. One side of some is blank. Date indications ("13/8/28", "26 Feb. 926" and illegible note) on three of the sheets. Reference to the Grammata publishing house of Alexandria, to Cavafy's collection (the Collection 1907-1915 is referred to by name) as well as the newspaper I Laiki Foni newspaper of Volos. The messages usually pertain to a meeting among them or some other sort of favour.