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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 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)

Superfine Writing Pad correspondence pad filled with handwritten notes, most of which have been crossed out, obviously from the period when Cavafy could not speak (1932-1933) due to the tracheostomy he had undergone. The notes pertain to the poet's everyday life. The pad contains fifteen sheets, while some have been removed. The last sheet is blank. All but one are written on both sides. Parts of some sheets are missing.