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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 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 letter by Mitsos Papanikolaou to Cavafy, in which he asks for the despatch of a poetry collection. (Piraeus)

Handwritten letter by Mitsos Papanikolaou to Cavafy, in which he thanks him for the despatch of his works and expresses his admiration. (Piraeus)