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Printed edition of the music Dimitris Mitropoulos composed on Cavafy’s poetry, titled 10 Inventions. There is a printed dedication “To Alkis Thrylos” on the first page. On the top left of the third page (numbered “1”), the composer’s written dedication towards the illegible name of a person [Minni Bamiero (?)], dated 11/3/1927. The poems set to music are the following: “Far Off”, “To Stay”, “That They Come”, “The Next Table”, “Days of 1903”, “Gray”, “In the Street”, “The Afternoon Sun”, “I’ve Gazed So Much–“ and “I Went”. The French translations of the above poems are published on the last three pages.

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 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 draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the weather in Alexandria and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. The Singopoulos are travelling to Athens. Cancellations.

Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to R[ica Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Extensive reference to his correspondence with the Singopoulos during their stay in Athens. He also refers to the despatch of collections of his to authors in Athens and to literary news from Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are in Athens. Cavafy updates them on everyday life matters and of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the Greek medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet lists the letters he has sent the Singopoulos and mentions news of literary interest. He describes his impressions from another theatrical performance by the Kotopouli company in Alexandria.

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)

Two (digitally reproduced) handwritten letters by Dimitri Mitropoulos to Cavafy, sent from Athens. In the first letter (15/7/1926), in four numbered pages, he informs Cavafy about the setting to music of poems of his and asks for their translations into French. In the second letter (16/8/1926) he thanks him for the despatch of the French translations.

Printed edition of the music composed by Dimitri Mitropoulos on Cavafy's poetry, entitled "10 Inventions". Printed dedication "To Alkis Thrylos" on the first page. Handwritten dedication by the composer to Cavafy, dated 9/6/1927, at the top left of the third page (numbered "1"). The poems set to music are the following: "Far Off", "To Stay", "That They Come-", "The Next Table", "Days of 1903", "Gray", "In the Street", "The Afternoon Sun", "I've Gazed So Much-" and "I Went". The French translations of the aforementioned poems in the last three pages.