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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy from Alexandria to a friendly person referred to as Grigoris, on a ruled sheet It is a reply letter of thanks, with comments on the intellectual life of Alexandria. References to the philological association Nea Zoi and the journal it publishes, as well as to the poetry collection by Georgios Drosinis "Fotera skotadia". Cancellations and emendations; the text continues on the verso.

Typewritten draft letter by Alekos Singopoulo to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. The sender refers to the delay in the English publication of Cavafy's poems and agrees to pay the necessary amounts of money. He also refers to a planned publication of Cavafy's historical poems with an introduction by Valassopoulo. He asks, on behalf of Michalis Peridis, that the Cavafy-Forster correspondence be sent to him, so as to be used in the book that Peridis is preparing. Cancellations and handwritten emendations. (Alexandria)

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 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 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 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 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 distribution lists of poetry collections by Cavafy, almost all indicating the collection they refer to. All lists are written by the poet, except for a particularly short one, written by his brother, John.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 9" and "Tro-Hav". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Tsakro-Havia". 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.

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 6" and "Mpo-Pin". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Bona-Pino". 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 5" and "Kyv-Mpa". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Kyverti-Bampogria". 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 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". 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 3" and "Dia-Euth". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Diaisthisis-Euthymologos". 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 2" and "Ape-Dia". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Apoktimata-Diavatra". 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 [10]" and "Hak-". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Haki-Psino". 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 1" and "Abb-Apo". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Abbatia-Aperifronos". 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 prose diary-type texts by Cavafy. Diary from a trip the poet made to Athens in 1901; diary notes regarding the illness of his brother, Alexandros; "Constantinopoliad An Epic" (travel diary); notes regarding his mother and her last days; a text regarding the illness and death of Mike Ralli. Two of the items are dated.

A series of handwritten texts recording in the form of a diary (6/9/1905 to 9/9/1905) Cavafy's visit to Athens, due to the illness of his brother, Alexandros. Written in Greek and English in two double sheet notepapers and in three sheets with numbered pages (3, 5, 6, 7); text on all sides except for the one double sheet notepaper which only bears notes on the recto and verso of the first sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Use of abbreviations in some cases.

Series of handwritten notes referring mostly to the poet's mother, Charikleia Cavafy, in two parts. The first includes 28 loose sheets cut in various sizes, 16 of which are written on both sides. Chronological indications (1896-1898) in the text. The second part is entitled "St[ate] of h[er] ’98 disease" and comprises 4 cut sheets of paper of various sizes. Events relating to Cavafy's mother's illness are recorded in one section. The text continues to the recto of the last sheet; all pages are numbered (1-7). Cancellations and emendations in both parts as well as abbreviations in parts of the text.

Typewritten French translations of the poems "Since Nine-" and "That They Come-" on three sheets. One of the sheets has writing on the verso as well. One of the two poems is in two copies.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Of Demetrius Soter (162-150 B.C.)" by G. Valassopoulo on both sides of a sheet, with handwritten cancellations and emendations by Cavafy. On all sides of two pieces of ruled paper, handwritten copy of Valassopoulo's translation by Cavafy, with the emended text and new emendations. Pages 2 to 4 are numbered. Crossed out handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem on either side of a sheet.

Two typewritten copies of the English translation of the poem "Of Demetrius Soter (162-150 B.C.)" by G. Valassopoulo on the recto of four sheets. The second sheet of each copy is numbered. Handwritten emendations in ink. Blank versos.

Manuscript of a poem and attached handwritten note. The poem "Death of a General" as well as notes on the margin, cancellations and emendations on the recto of a ruled sheet. The title has been underlined and there is a line in red ink below the poem. On the verso, part of the poem "Waiting for the Barbarians», a note with the title and a reference regarding its publication (Lagoudakis publishing, Alexandria 1904). The text on the verso has been crossed out. The handwritten note "Not for publication. But may remain here" on a separate piece of paper attached to the sheet.

Printed announcement of the death of Sévastie Verhaeghe de Naeyer, sister of the poet's mother, on the first page of a double-sheet. It had been sent to his mother, Charikleia Cavafy.

Autograph manuscript of the poem "Days of 1903" on one side of half a ruled sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Underlined title and line at the end of the poem. Blank verso.
Crossed out manuscript of the poem "March 1907" on one side of a ruled sheet. Notes below the poem. The initials "R. M." at top left. Blank verso.
Handwritten notes and cancellations on all sides of three pieces of paper of various sizes. On one of them, draft of the poem "Days of 1903".

Two handwritten copies of the poem "Days of 1900" on the recto of two ruled sheets. The verso of both sheets is blank. The copies, which have no differences in their text, are signed "C. P. Cavafy". They are accompanied by a small piece of white paperboard with the note "draft? variations?", which has not been written by Cavafy.

Manuscript with the original title "Days of 1900" on either side of a piece of paper. The date has been crossed out and emended to "1898". Cancellations and emendations.

Autograph manuscript of the poem "Darius" on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper. Number "49" at top right of the first page. Date annotation ("October 1920") and the brand name of the Kasimatis and Ionas printing house at the bottom of the third page. Cancellations and emendation. Printer's copy.

Manuscript of the poem "Darius" on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper. Notes in pencil on the third page; the fourth page is blank.

Typewritten French translations of the poems "In the Street" and "Days of 1903" on one side of five sheets. The poems are found in more than one copies. Handwritten emendations. Rica Singopoulo is mentioned as the translator at the end of each poem.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Dangerous" by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet. Cancellations and emendations in pencil. Handwritten note on the verso. Copy by Cavafy of part of the same translation on the recto of half a sheet. On the verso, the English title of the poem and number "8" have been crossed out. Handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem on one side of a piece of paper. Blank verso. Broadsheet, printed in 1919, with the poem in Greek on the recto. Number "13" has been crossed out and corrected to "21", in ink at top right. Blank verso.

Handwritten drafts of the poem "Crime" on a ruled sheet; on two pieces of paper (one of which is marked "4" at the top left of one side); on the verso of a broadsheet with fragment of the poem "Orophernes". Handmade folder of wrapping paper, with the handwritten title and date.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ9) comprising 69 poems (85 loose printed broadsheets and two blanks). The collection is enclosed in a double-sheet, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1919-1931" and handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Kostas Miniakis in the first page. Table of contents, arranged chronologically by year (1919-1931), with handwritten additions for the years 1929-1931 in the last two pages of the double-sheet. The poems are numbered in print, corrected in many instances by the poet. Handwritten emendations in some verses (43, 46). The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria. Additional information regarding the year they were first printed (1926-1932) mentioned in some cases. All sheets, except for three, have a hole from a metal paperclip at the top left of the recto.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ8) comprising 32 printed broadsheets with 28 poems (the poem "In the Street" has been included twice by mistake). Cover of paperboard and title page. On both, the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1916-1918)". All sheets have been printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas of Alexandria printing house in Alexandria in the period 1925-1929. Fonts of different sizes and papers of various qualities. Printed numbering of the sheets (2-30) at top right of the recto, crossed out in several instances by Cavafy. Table of contents on the recto of the last sheet, and loose sheet with the poems listed chronologically (1916-1918) in two columns. Handwritten emendation by Cavafy in the text of a poem.

Manuscript of the poem "Correspondences According to Baudelaire" on both sides of a ruled sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Date indication ("Aug. 1891") at top left of the verso; number "2" at top right crossed out. The title has been underlined and there is a line in red ink below the poem. The crossed out title "Builders" at the bottom of the verso.

Incoming and outgoing correspondence of Cavafy with The Hogarth Press of London, on the prospect of publishing his poetic work in English. Almost all typewritten letters from the publishing house are signed by the owner, Leonard Woolf. Handwritten copies of letters by Cavafy to the same publishing house. All items are dated.

++Subseries 1++ contains Cavafy's personal correspondence in two files. File 17 contains the outgoing correspondence (in four sub-files) and file 18 the incoming correspondence (in three sub-files). ++Subseries 2++ comprises Cavafy's family correspondence and includes three files. File 19 contains the outgoing correspondence, file 20 the incoming correspondence (in three sub-files), while file 21 contains the correspondence among Cavafy family members and between family members and third parties. ++Subseries 3++ includes the poet's general correspondence and is divided into two files. File 22 contains the incoming and outgoing official correspondence (in two sub-files), while file 23 contains the correspondence among third parties.

Copies of letters by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf, and letters by Leonard Woolf to Singopoulo. Their correspondence pertains to the English publication of Cavafy's poems by The Hogarth Press publishing house. All copies and letters are typewritten. There are also telegrams and a contract/agreement regarding the aforementioned publication.

The file includes three sub-files. Sub-file 1 contains letters by Cavafy sent to Alekos and Rica Singopoulo in three distinct periods. Sub-file 2 contains the incoming and outgoing correspondence of Alekos and Rica Singopoulo with third parties. Sub-file 3 contains the incoming and outgoing correspondence of Alekos Singopoulo with The Hogarth Press publishing house, regarding the English publication of Cavafy's poems.

Part of a corporate correspondence envelope, addressed to Cavafy through R. J. Moss & Co.

Handwritten and typed letters as well as one handwritten copy of a letter among third parties. The senders and recipients are E. M. Forster, Arnold Toynbee, William Plomer, Stefanos Pargas (Nikos Zelitas), Ilias Gkanoulis and Ath. G. Politis. All items are dated.

Handwritten letters among members of Cavafy's extended family as well as among family members and third parties. The senders and recipients of letters include Georgios I. Cavafy, Peter J. Cavafy, Charikleia Cavafy, Paul Cavafy, Amalia Callinus, Aristeidis Cavafy etc. A total of 35 of the documents are dated.

Envelope sent to Cavafy from London with mail rubber stamp (26/5/1924) and handwritten note in pencil, which was received on 3/6/1924. Handwritten copy of a receipt for £3,30 from the director of The Nation and Athenaeum for the April 1924 collaboration, by Cavafy's hand (6/6/1924). Printed accompanying note regarding the despatch of a checque for £3,30 from the management of the journal on 26/5/1924. The date, amount, Cavafy's name and month are handwritten.

Handwritten copy of an agreement between Cavafy and The Hogarth Press publishing house, on the recto of five sheets. It is a contract for the publication of Cavafy's poems in English. Page numbers are indicated (2-5). Attached to the document is a note on the blank side of a small-size advertisement card, with writing indicating the printed and handwritten parts of the (original) text.

Handwritten copy of a receipt from a collaboration between Cavafy and The Criterion. Accompanied by the original typewritten letter of the journal. (London)

Handwritten copy of a checque to Cavafy from the Faber & Gwyer publishing house of London, on both sides of a paper. Notes in pencil. Typewritten letter by the same publishing house, accompanying the checque, for collaboration between the poet and the journal The Criterion. Cancellations, emendations and notes. (London)

Handwritten copy of a letter to the Inspector General of Irrigation on the first two pages of a double sheet notepaper. The letter has been copied by Cavafy, who is mentioned therein as an unpaid employee. The author requests that Cavafy be hired on a monthly salary of 7 pounds, mentions that he is a British national and lists his qualifications and virtues as an employee. Excerpt from another letter on one side of a ruled sheet.

Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis in two double sheet notepapers. Comments and explanations on the contents of the poetry collection of 1908-1914. Addition in pencil in the first page of the second notepaper. Lapathiotis' address in the last page of the first notepaper. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Manos Vatalas on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. Expression of satisfaction for the appreciation expressed for him by Galateia Alexiou (Kazantzaki) and Nikos Kazantzakis. (Alexandria)

Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. Positive comments on Photiadès' book on the life of Cagliostro. Interpolated phrases in French. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet, with references to Crawford Flitch and Robert Graves. Cavafy mentions that he is enclosing his poems "Tomb of Ignatius" and "Monotony", translated by G. Valassopoulo, together with the Greek originals. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first two pages of a bifolio. Cavafy's positive comments on Forster's book.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on three pages of a bifolio. The poet expresses his admiration for the work of Harold Monro and Siegfried Sassoon. He mentions that he is revising the translations of his poems in the prospect of publishing them with the Hogarth Press. Cancellations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on one side of a sheet. Cavafy expresses his satisfaction in the prospect of a meeting of the two men in Alexandria. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of a sheet. Cavafy consents to the re-publication of an article by Forster regarding the poet (originally published in The Athenaeum) in a book prepared by Forster. Remarks on the English translation of the poem "In the Month of Hathor". Accompanied by envelope as well as by a draft of the same letter on both sides of a ruled sheet, with cancellations and emendations. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. Cavafy refers mainly to the reception of his work in Britain. Few cancellations and emendations in pencil.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The poet expresses his admiration for Forster's A Passage to India. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to Singopoulo's professional matters as well as to news of common acquaintances. (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. Update on the health of Polys Modinos. The poet mentions a meeting of his with common acquaintances of theirs.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first three pages of a bifolio. Social news. [Alexandria]

Handwritten signed copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on the first two pages of a bifolio. Cavafy informs Singopoulo about a visit to the latter's family. (Alexandria)

Signed handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to their correspondence and expresses his opinion that Singopoulo must act fast regarding his return to Alexandria. (Alexandria)

Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy on the first three pages of a bifolio. The last page is blank. The recipient, whose name is Theodore, accepts the poet's wishes on his engagement to miss Ralli. Cavafy wishes to meet the coupe in Egypt, should they finally decide to return there. It is most probably Theodore Casdagli, who had been engaged to Aikaterini Ralli (1897).

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Grigorios Xenopoulos in a bifolio with text on all sides. Cavafy emphatically expresses his contentment for the article by Xenopoulos about himself. He also refers to a new poem that he encloses for Xenopoulos, without naming it, and notes that he has sent the same poem to the journal Panathinaia for publication.

Handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to a friendly person referred to with her last name (Komanou) in a bifolio. Reference to N. Giokarinis and to a performance he will give at the "Teatro Mohamed Ali"; Cavafy urges the recipient to offer her support. The text continues on the verso of the first sheet.

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to The Hogarth Press on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. Handwritten notes at bottom right of the recto. The sender asks for an update on the delay of the English publication of Cavafy's poems and expresses his satisfaction with the result. He also asks for an update on the reception of the book by the British public and the relevant critique and proposes newspapers of Egypt to which copies could be sent. The letter is accompanied by a typewritten translation thereof on the recto of a sheet. (Alexandria)

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender asks for information regarding the progress of the publication of Cavafy's work; informs about the creation of a statute of the poet and wonders whether its inauguration might coincide with the completion of the publication. He also asks that a small number of luxury copies be printed and presented to prominent personalities of Greece and Egypt. (Alexandria)