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Handwritten letter by Céleste Polychroniadou to Rica Singopoulo on the recto of three sheets. Blank verso. She congratulates Singopoulo on the publication of Cavafy's poems. She also asks her permission to publish a poem by Cavafy in a luxury edition she is planning herself. (Athens) Accompanied by a small sheet with handwritten titles of poems by Cavafy and the name of Polychroniadou on one side. About half the titles have been crossed out. Blank verso. The handwriting is most probably Rica Singopoulo's.

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio. The author asks Cavafy, whom he considers the greatest of all Greek poets, to write a study on contemporary Greek poetry (19th-20th cen.), to be published in the Revue de Paris; he offers to facilitate him in anything he might need, should he decide to accept. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Constantin Photiadès to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides. The author expresses his admiration for Cavafy's poetic work. Reference to the Revue de Paris and to Cavafy's 1907-1915 and 1916-1926 collections; commentary on issues of translating works of poetry into French. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter, with the recipient's name in French. (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to his brother, Aristeidis, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The second and fourth pages are blank. News on the prices of cotton and cottonseed. The poet mentions that the family is moving to a new house. Signed: "Constantine F. C.". (Alexandria)

Typewritten letter by Charles Prentice (C. H. C. Prentice) to E. M. Forster on one side of two letterheads of the Chatto & Windus publishing house of London. The other sides are blank. Prentice, one of the partners of the publishing house, expresses his interest in the English publication of Cavafy's poems and details to Forster the financial terms proposed by their house. The letter is accompanied by two sheets with the handwritten addresses of Furness, of Forster and of the publishing house, by one sheet with the names of Furness and Forster as well as by two pieces of paper with the handwritten addresses of Mavrogordatos and The Hogarth Press publishing house.

Handwritten letter by Konstantinos F. Skokos to Cavafy on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. Reference to Pavlos Gneftos as well as to the publication of the National Diary 1898, which is to include poems by Cavafy. There is also a kind request that the poet mediates for the registration of subscribers from Egypt. (Athens)

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 Bonamy Dobrée to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet with printed address. He expresses his appreciation and announces the most likely publication of poems by Cavafy in The Criterion. (Giza)

Handwritten letter by Aristeidis Cavafy to his wife, Marie Cavafy, in a bifolio. He refers to the medical treatment he is receiving abroad and to the time of his return to Egypt. The text continues to the recto of the second sheet. Of note is the use of French words and phrases.

Handwritten letter by Ant. Agkastiniotis to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. He refers to the poet's health and asks for the despatch of publications of his work. (Varosha [Famagusta])

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 to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Thanks for the despatch of poetry collections and expression of appreciation. Illegible signature. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Alexandros Cavafy to his mother, Charikleia, on the first, third and fourth pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Update on the health of Paul. (Peran, Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Athina Emm. Maximou to Rica Singopoulo on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. She thanks her for the information on the poet's health, expresses the view that Cavafy should also seek the opinion of doctors from Europe and sends her wishes for a speedy recovery. The Singopoulos are in Athens accompanying Cavafy. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Arnold Toynbee to E. Μ. Forster, in which he expresses his appreciation of Cavafy's poetry and includes a short chronological list of the poems he distinguishes. Written in a bifolio. [London]. Accompanied by envelope addressed to Cavafy.

Handwritten letter by Alekos [Singopoulo] to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs the poet about the receipt of his letters, his stay in Athens as well as on his health. He also refers to admirers of Cavafy there.

Handwritten letter by Angelos Sikelianos to the Singopoulos on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The sender recalls his meeting with the Singopoulos (obviously during a visit they made to Greece) and informs them about a trip he intends to make to Palestine (Jerusalem and Tel Aviv) in the summer. He asks to be sent the Alexandrini Techni issue, in which his poem "Ymnos tou megalou nostou" had been published. (Salamina)

Handwritten note by Angelos Sikelianos to the Singopoulos, on both sides of a card. He apologises for being unable to meet them yet, due to illness. (It is noted that the Singopoulos were at the time on a trip to Athens). Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)

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, on two small cards. The second card is numbered at the top right of the recto. Blank verso. Reference to the Delphic Festival and to the participation of the intellectuals of Alexandria in this effort. (Delphi)

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 Amalia Pappou, Cavafy's godmother, to the poet on all sides of a bifolio. The author comments on his wish to become engaged in politics or journalism and dismisses both ideas. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by A. Komis on the first and last pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The sender asks Singopoulo to send him Cavafy's poetry collections so that he may give a lecture on the poet's work. (Corfu)

Printed note of The Nation and The Athenaeum with payment note for £3,3 to Cavafy for publishing in the journal in October. The date, name and amount are handwritten. Accompanied by envelope with the poet's address. (London)

Handwritten letter by attorney A. I. Panselinos to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. He is asked to despatch publications of his poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Angeliki Christopoulou to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. On the third page, number "2" is noted at top centre. The second page is blank. Christopoulou expresses her admiration for the poet and asks for his advice on the matter of her studies. (Morphou)

Handwritten letter by Amalia Callinus to Paul, John and Constantine Cavafy. She expresses her grief for the death of their brother, Alexandros. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Amalia Callinus to her nephew, Paul Cavafy, in two bifolios with mourning border. She offers her condolences to her nephews on the death of their mother. Family news. Interpolated words in French. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's mother's sister, Amalia, to Charikleia Cavafy in three bifolios. Personal and family news, mostly regarding the condition of her son, George, who had a health problem. Interpolated words in French. (Istanbul)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy's aunt, Amalia Kallinous, to the poet in a bifolio with mourning border, with text on all sides. Amalia is in Athens and describes her impressions from the city. Exchange of photographs between the two and expression of contentment for the news she receives regarding the family and especially regarding her sister, Charikleia. Interpolated words in French. (Athens)

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 Alexandros Benakis to Rica Singopoulo, on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. The sender thanks Singopoulo for the despatch of a collection of poems by Cavafy to replace his that was incomplete, and sends another collection in return.

Handwritten letter on the rectos of three sheets. Blank versos. Page numbers "2" and "3 are noted at top left. The sender, a friend of Cavafy's according to him, announces the publication of a study on modern Greek poetry in La Nouvelle Revue Française, which will include a presentation of the poet's work. He asks Cavafy's permission to include in the study French translations of poems of his ("Waiting for the Barbarians", "Ithaca", "Walls"). The poet is also asked to send a series of poems and accompanying material to the author of the study, E. Eleftheriadis. Extensive reference to the friendly relations between sender and recipient. Signed: "Apostolis" (it most probably is Apostolis Apostolopoulos). (Paris)

The sub-file includes official state documents both of Cavafy and of members of his family. Included among them are the passports of his mother, his father and his own; permits of stay for visits to Greece; Cavafy's christening certificate; his contract of recruitment with the Ministry of Public Works of Egypt; the poet's Order of the Phoenix medal award certificate (1926). All items in the sub-file are dated.

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.

Two typewritten documents by virtue of which the two nieces of Cavafy, Eleni Coletti and Charikleia Valieri, accept their inheritance and the payment of the respective tax and waive any further claims on the Cavafy estate. Bank receipt for the payment of money by Singopoulo to Charikleia Valieri. Correspondence between the law firms that dealt with Valieri's inheritance (four typewritten letters).

Four-page programme of lectures by Mme Barthe (Josephine Barthe d'Yvermont) in the Apollo Theatre of Athens. The lectures are on modern Greek poetry and the Greek origins of certain cities in France. Advertisement of the journal Nea Techni on the last page. Cavafy is included among the authors presented.

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetry. The lecture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Singopoulo to Y. Kagkellaris at top right of the title page.

Printed sixteen-page edition containing the text of the lecture by Polys Modinos and Alekos Singopoulo on Cavafy's poetic work. The lexture was given at the Scientific Association "Ptolemy I" of Alexandria on "23 February 1918". Handwritten dedication by Polys Modinos on the title page.

Two handwritten texts by Rica Singopoulo regarding Cavafy and his poetic work, both entitled "Le poète C. P. Cavafy". The first is written on the recto of nine sheets, cut in half lengthwise. Blank versos. Pages 2 to 9 are numbered. The second text is a longer version of the first and is written on the recto of twelve sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of sheet 6. Pages 2 to 12 are numbered. Cancellations and emendations in both texts. The second text has additional footnotes.

Handwritten comments and remarks by Cavafy on the French translation of the poem "The City" («La Ville»); his notes are written on both sides of a ruled sheet. Use of French words.

Autograph manuscript of the poem "King Demetrius" on the verso of printed matter of the company Garoufalias & Co. dating to the 1920's. Number "4" at top right.

Manuscripts of poems on a double sheet notepaper and attached typewritten note. In the last three pages, the poem "King Claudius" as well as notes in the margin, cancellations and emendations. The note " "Chè fece...... il gran rifiuto" See publication of "Poems" 1910 (Alex[andri]a, K[asimatis] & I[onas] print[ing shops]" in the last page. In the first page, the poem "One of Them", the title of which has been crossed out and corrected to "One of Their Gods", as well as notes in the margin, cancellations and emendations. The page has been crossed out entirely. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of each poem. Page numbers are indicated: "62, 63, 64, 65". The typewritten note "Not for publication; but may remain here" on a separate piece of paper attached to the sheet.

Manuscript of a poem with the original title "Julian in Eleusis" (emended in pencil to "Julian at the Mysteries"), written in ink on both sides of a ruled sheet. The title has been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of the poem. Cancellations and emendations; notes in pencil. Number "176" at top right of the recto and number "177" at top left of the verso.

Loose issue (47-48) of the Nea Zoi of Alexandria, comprising pages 893-918. The poem "The Funeral of Sarpedon" in the first two pages.

The 7th issue of the journal Eikostos Aion published in Alexandria. Cavafy's poem "Elegy of the Flowers" is published on the last page [8]. Signed "Const. F. Cavafy". Photograph of Georgios Averoff on the cover.

The first sub-file contains the handwritten prose and poetry texts sent by Greek authors to the journal for publication. The second sub-file contains letters by Greek authors to the journal, while the third sub-file contains handwritten lists.

Typewritten French translation of the poem "John Cantacuzenus Triumphs", in four copies. Panos Stavrinos is mentioned as translator at the end of the poem.

Typewritten text on two sheets with notes on the recto. French translation of the poem "Ithaca", with handwritten indications on how the text continues. Attached bifolio with handwritten text on all sides, in which Cavafy records verses from four poems ("Song of Ionia", "Ithaca", "Since Nine-", "The Afternoon Sun") in French. Handwritten note mentioning Philéas Lebesgue in the margin. Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Ithaca", by G. A. Valassopoulo on the recto of four ruled sheets, numbered at top right. Cancellations and emendations. Blank verso.

Manuscript poem ("Ithaca") in the first two pages of a ruled double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. Cancellations and emendations. Handwritten notes on the same poem on both sides of a sheet, one of which is in English. Note with the indication "18.11.'11" on the recto.

Various items from C. P. and John Cavafy’s travel to France and England. They include: theatrical programmes, newspaper clippings, exhibition programmes, member cards, tickets, letters, pamphlets and other travel mementos. It is noted that items listed as GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS03-F23-0001 (1900), GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS02-F20-SF003-0011a (1892) and GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S02-F25-SF005-0003 (1893) remain in their initial placement in the classification scheme, in order to secure the integrity of the existing classification scheme.

Handwritten and typewritten translations of Cavafy's poems into Italian by Atanasio Catraro. The poems translated are "Far Off", "The City", "Voices", "Longings", "Betrayal" and "The God Abandons Antony". Some of the texts are signed by the translator.

Manuscript of the poem "It Was Taken" on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Notes in pencil in the second page, one of which refers to a publication of folk songs by Arnold Passow. The remaining pages are blank.

Handwritten drafts of the poem "It Must Have Been the Spirits" on the first and last pages of a ruled double sheet notepaper; on both sides of a ruled sheet; on both sides of pieces of paper. Cancellations and emendations. The handwritten word "superseded" on a small piece of paper. Handmade folder with the title, the note "Temp[orary] ti[tle]", and date.

Two printed poetry collections of Cavafy, each in two copies. The first one was printed in 1904 in Alexandria at the Lagoudakis printing house. The second one was also printed in Alexandria, in 1910, at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house.

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 list of the 1904 Issue distribution, comprising three parts: two pieces of ruled paper, initially folded in bifolios, of which one bears notes on both sides of the sheet, whereas the other only on one; accompanied by a smaller piece of paper with the title of the issue. Record of the names of individuals, next to which is the number of issues sent to each of them as well as a note by Cavafy regarding the number of issues in his possession and their intended use. At the top of the list it is stated that the issue distribution started in April 1905. At the end of each page, the total of issues distributed is noted, which is then carried forward to the top of the next one.

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.

Two handwritten poems by Rica Singopoulo ("Irthes arga", "Tou iliou ta filia") on one side of two sheets. Numbers "1" and "2 are noted. Cancellation in one of the two poems. Handwritten notes in the margin (possibly addressed to the publisher).

Invoice of the Galeries Nationales for the purchase of publications by Alekos Singopoulo, marked "paid". Blank verso. Handwritten list of publications with their prices on the recto of two sheets, numbered "10" and "11" at top left. Arithmetic operations on the verso of sheet 10. The verso of sheet 11 is blank.

Printed invoice of the Grand Hotel of Faliron, in the name of Cavafy, marked "Paid". It pertains to the 8-15 July 1901 period, which coincides with a trip the poet made to Athens. Accompanied by an Athens and Environs Wagonway ticket.

Printed invoice of the Grand Hotel Splendid et des Etrangers in Athens, in the name of Cavafy. Seven days' stay.

Four copies of a printed invitation to a lecture by Alekos Singopoulo on the subject of his contemporary Greek poets, among whom Cavafy.

Handwritten text on two ruled double sheet notepapers. Cancellations, emendations and additions. The poet mentions the reasons that made him collect the material for the Dictionary and the rationale according to which he worked, recording hard-to-find words and citing the sources from which they were acquired as well as the multiple interpretations of each entry.

Manuscript of the poems "Interruption", "Qui fece.....il gran rifiuto" and notes on both sides of a sheet. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of each poem. The notes explain parts of the poems which are indicated with numbered indicators.

Policy for the recording and insurance of George Fotiadis’s property in Smyrna, by Riunione Adriatica di Sicurtà company. L. 2, signatures in ink and Ottoman stamps.

Letters and copy of a letter from the 3rd Cycle of Irrigation of the Ministry of Public Works of Egypt to Cavafy. Three of the documents are handwritten (two by Cavafy) and one is typewritten. All items are dated.

Sub-file 1 contains all the letters sent by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy at various times. Sub-file 2 contains the letters by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, while Sub-file 3 contains letters to C. P. Cavafy sent by members of his family.

Handwritten letters to Cavafy from members of his extended family; these include Amalia Pappou, Charikleia Cavafy, Euvoulia Papalamprinou, Amalia Callinus, Marigo Cavafy etc. The letters were found inside a handmade folder of paper marked by Rica Singopoulo "Letters by his mother - What concerns his mother's family". 35 of the documents are dated.

Handwritten and very few typewritten letters by various authors to Cavafy. The senders include Jean Psichari, Polyxeni Dimara, Paul Vanderborght, Napoleon Lapathiotis, Ntolis Nikvas, G. Anninos, G. A. Saregiannis, Miltiadis Malakasis, Stefanos Pargas, Samuel Baud-Bovy, G. Vrisimitzakis, R. M. Dawkins, Polys Modinos, Kleon Paraschos, Marios Vaianos, Angelos Sikelianos, Constantin Photiadès, K. F. Skokos, Ion Dragoumis, Grigorios Xenopoulos, etc. 158 of the items are dated.

Handwritten letters by Paul Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy. Most of the letters are accompanied by envelopes (which have been placed separately). All items are dated.

Handwritten letters by three close friends of Cavafy (Mike Ralli, John Rodocanachi, Stephen Schilizzi) to the poet. Most letters date to the period when Cavafy was living in Istanbul with his mother and two of his siblings. A small part of the letters was sent to Cavafy from places where his friends were on holiday (England and France) when he had returned to Alexandria (1886). 86 of the items are dated.

Handwritten letters by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy. Almost all letters have been written in the period when the poet was living in Istanbul with his mother and two of his siblings (1882-1885). Only five letters belong to later periods (1905-1920). All documents are dated. The letters from the 1882-1885 period are placed in three envelopes (in which they were found), marked "Letters by John Cavafy, sent to his brother C.P.C. in Istanbul 1882 / 1883 / 1884 and 1885", most probably written by G. A. Papoutsakis.

Handwritten and very few typewritten letters by the British author E. M. Forster to Cavafy. All items are dated.

The documents in this sub-file can be distinguished in three groups. The first comprises the letters sent by Cavafy, from Alexandria, to A. Singopoulo in the period October 1918-March 1919. Singopoulo was at the time at Benha for professional reasons. The second group contains the letters sent by Cavafy to Alekos and Rica Singopoulo in January 1918, when the couple was on a trip to Athens. The third group comprises the letters sent by the poet to the said recipients during the period April-May 1930, when they were again in Athens.