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Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender informs the editor about his objections to some of the terms of the proposed contract regarding the publication of Cavafy's work. Handwritten signature. The letter is accompanied by a bank receipt for the despatch of ₤50 to The Hogarth Press for the expenses of the English translation of the poems as well as by a post office receipt.

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. He informs him that he is sending the signed contract and hopes that the printing of the publication of Cavafy's poems will begin soon. Accompanied by the copy of a telegram, in which Singopoulo informs him that he accepts the terms and that he is sending the contract. Also accompanied by the printed four-page contract between The Hogarth Press and Singopoulo, signed by himself and Woolf.

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to K. Th. Dimaras on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender refers to the publication of the French translations of fourteen of Cavafy's poems by Yourcenar and Dimaras in a French journal; he considers the translations poor and unworthy of the poet. Consequently, he forbids Yourcenar to publish any further translations of Cavafy's works. He informs Dimaras that a French publication of the poems is being prepared; G. Papoutsakis has translated the poems. Singopoulo also refers to the re-publication of Cavafy's poems by an Athenian publishing house this time, and asks for Dimaras' advice on the subject. (Alexandria)

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to E. M. Forster on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The sender refers to the two planned English publications of Cavafy's poems and apologises for apparently putting Forster in a difficult position. As to that, he states that he will not be going forward with Valassopoulo's publication. (Alexandria)

Typewritten copy of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Dimitrios Galanis on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. The second page is numbered at top right. The sender asks the artist's opinion on the planned French publication of Cavafy' work and informs him on all other impending publications (in English, and anthology to be printed in Switzerland, an Italian anthology, and a Greek re-publication). (Alexandria)

Handwritten copy of a letter by Athanasios Politis to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto and the verso of the first sheet. The letter has been copied by Cavafy himself and refers to a photographs of his, intended for publication. The recipient of the original letter is most probably Nikos Zelitas.

Copy of a letter by Gaston Zananiri to Cavafy with reference to the journal Ma revue.

Handwritten copy of a checque to Cavafy (written by himself) from The Nation and Athenaeum. Accompanied by envelope with the poet's name and address.

Two handwritten copies of receipts from The Nation and Athenaeum dated 9/8/1924 and 16/7/1924. (London)
Typewritten letter, accompanying a checque to Cavafy, from the management of the journal. The date, name, amount and month are handwritten. (London, 28/7/1924)
Envelope to the director of The Nation and Τhe Athenaeum and another envelope to Cavafy with mail rubber stamp of 28/7/1924 and handwritten note regarding its receipt on 5/8/1924.

Two handwritten copies of letters by Cavafy to the National Bank of Egypt on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Sale, exchange and price fixing for shares in the poet's possession. The first copy is signed ("C. P. Cavafy") while the second is unsigned. Both are labelled as copies in pencil. (Alexandria)

Two copies of a handwritten letter by Cavafy to The Hogarth Press publishing house, in two bifolios with notes on all sides. It is a reply by Cavafy to a letter he had received on 16 November, pertaining to the publication of translated poems of his. Commentary on the agreement between the two parties and the translation work per se, with references to G. Valassopoulo, E. M. Forster and L. Woolf. Cancellations and emendations. The word "Copy" marked in pencil in the first page of each bifolio. (Alexandria)

Two typewritten copies of a letter by Alekos Singopoulo to Leonard Woolf on the recto of two sheets. One of the copies bears a rubber stamp that reads "Second Mail". Singopoulo agrees with the publication of all of Cavafy's poems by The Hogarth Press in Mavrogordatos' translation and asks for information about the terms of the agreement. (Alexandria)

Employment contract between the Egyptian Government and Cavafy. The poet is hired as a temporary employee with the ministry of Public Works for a five-year period, as of 1 July 1912, with an annual salary of 264 Egyptian pounds. The amount has been corrected in red ink. Three printed copies of the contract in double sheet notepapers, one of which is not filled-in. The last page of each copy is blank. They are accompanied by three typewritten copies of an annex to the contract, on the recto of sheets. The verso is blank. One of the copies has been filled in by Cavafy; the second one is partially filled in by another person and the third one is blank. The contract is printed in English, French and Arabic; the annex is in English only.

Handwritten text on a homemade notepad, sewn on the spine. Travel diary and notes. The title handwritten on the cover. Mentions of non-Greek publications and bibliographical references to 1880 and 1807 editions. Some pages are blank. One page in Greek. Note on metrics below (Homeric?) verses in English. Copy of a poem by D. Solomos and its translation into English. The poet departs, together with his mother and two of his siblings, on a steamboat to Istanbul on the aftermath of the Urabi Revolt, for which young Cavafy provides a short analysis. Extensive reference to the members of the Fotiadis family. The narration covers the period 23/6-8/7/[1882].

Upper half of a ruled sheet with the manuscript poem "Confusion". Number "156" at top left and date indication at top right ("March 1896"). Fragment of the handwritten poem "Again in the Same City" on the verso. The title has been crossed out and emended to "The City". Number "155" at top right. The text has been crossed out.

Handwritten drafts of the poem "Company of Four" on both sides of a sheet; on one side of a cut printed broadsheet with fragment of a poem and the indication "Alexandria 1926" (arithmetic operation on the other side); on both sides of a piece of paper, torn on one edge; on the verso of a shares form of the National Bank of Egypt dated "21 March 1930" and Cavafy's signature in English. Handmade folder from the card of the Alexandrini Vivliothiki for an event dated "30/9/1930". The handwritten title of the poem and the note "Prov[isional] ti[tle]" on the verso of the card.

Handwritten notes with comments by Cavafy on the French translations of his poems, recorded by another person (most probably Rica Singopoulo), since he is mentioned in the text as "C.". The text is written on two separate sheets –recto and verso–, one of which is a letterhead of the journal Alexandrini Techni and bears a printed date indication 193[..]. Extensive commentary on the poems "Ithaca" (Ithaque), "The City" (La ville) and "Ides of March" (Les ides de Mars). Cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten poem ("Come Now, King of the Lacedaemonians") on one side of a sheet. Cancellations and emendations. Notes on the verso.

Autograph manuscript of the poem "Come Now, King of the Lacedaemonians" on one side of a sheet. Cancellations and emendations. At the bottom, affixed piece of paper with printed details: date, corrected by hand to read "26 October 1929", and the brand name "Kasimatis & Ionas Printing shops – Alexandria". Sheet number marked at top right: "62". Illegible numerical indications in pencil on the verso.

Handwritten musical score on all sides of a double sheet notepaper. Copy of a composition by George Poniridy for voice and piano, based on the poem "Come Back" by Cavafy. The verses the poem written above the notes.

Manuscript of the poem "Come Back" on the recto of a ruled sheet. Cancellation on the body of the poem. Handwritten notes in pencil below the poem. Underlined title and line at the end of the poem. The title "I' ve Gazed So Much" at the top of the verso.

Printed poetry collections of Cavafy made up of broadsheets. In some of them, the broadsheets are bound, while in others they are loose. For most collections there are more than one copies. All collections are printed in Alexandria, mostly at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house. 23 of the items are dated.

A collection of Cavafy’s poems, comprising fourteen loose printed broadsheets with 12 poems on recto. The verso of all sheets is blank. All poems are accompanied by the company name of the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria; they were printed during the period 1915-1916. Printed and handwritten page numbers with pencil on the top right on recto. A hole at the top left on recto of all sheets indicates that they used to be bound by a paperclip. No front cover, back cover or table of contents.

Sub-file 1 contains personal photographs of Cavafy, most of which were taken in Alexandria. Three negatives are also included. Sub-file 2 contains photographs of members of the poet's immediate and extended family. Sub-file 3 contains photographic portraits of third persons, the majority of which cannot be identified.

Collection of poems by Cavafy, comprising 44 loose printed broadsheets, with 40 poems on the recto. The verso of all sheets is blank, except for one, which bears handwritten notes. They have all been printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house during the period 1917-1920. Two of the broadsheets have an indication of the month in which they were printed (July 1919). They bear printed numbering (3-41) at top right of the recto, crossed out and corrected on several instances in ink by Cavafy. The first poem ("But Wise Men Apprehend What Is Imminent") bears the number 14, crossed out in ink. The next poem ("In the Entrance of the Café") bears the number "3" (corrected by hand from the printed "16"). From there on, the numbering is sequential. There is no front cover, rear cover or table of contents. Handwritten notes by Tellos Agras in pencil on some of the broadsheets. A hole at top left of all sheets indicates that they were bound using a paperclip. Accompanied by envelope.

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 list for the distribution of the 1912 onwards Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue, a piece of paper initially folded in a bifolio, and two small-sized sheets, one of which bears notes on both sides of the sheet, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1918-1920); 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 March 1918. 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 1910-11 Collection consisting of a small piece of paperboard with the title of the issue and two pieces of paper initially folded in bifolios; one of these is written on both sides, while the second only on one. The names of individuals are recorded in two columns in chronological order (1917-1920); 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 October 1917. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each column and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.

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.

Manuscript poem and attached notes. The poem "Coins" and notes in the margin on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Variations of verses of the same poem on a separate sheet. Verses on the recto of a small-size piece of paper marked as variations ("Var[iantes]"). The note on the verso may be considered as a fragment of a larger draft; cancellations and emendations.

Handwritten chronological table containing poems of the period August 1891 - 1925 period, in five loose double sheet notepapers. The right half of the blank second sheet of the fourth notepaper has been cut off. The last page of the fifth notepaper is blank.

Handwritten list with chronological indications (1891-1912) and poem titles, on 13 pieces of paper of various sizes. Several titles are abbreviated. Some chronological records are indicated as "rewriting" and are accompanied by the title of the poem to which they refer. Cancellations and emendations throughout the list. Apart from three parts of the item, the rest bear writing (by hand or printed) on either side. The versos of five parts of the item have a different theme (not a chronological list). Explicitly and in squence according to the recto: verso (F5-Φ15) with fragment of a manuscript poem (probably "In an Old Book"), verso (F5-Φ13) with fragment of a manuscript poem (probably a version of "A Love") in handwriting different from that of the poet; verso with fragment of a printed money order card dated 13/7/1893; verso (F5-Φ8) with a short letter by Aristeidis Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, dated 3/7/1894; verso (F5-Φ6) with arithmetic operation; verso (F5-Φ4) with fragment of abbreviated text and verso with fragment of a bid submission card.

Handwritten notes on the poem "Chè fece... il gran rifiuto" on both sides of a ruled paper. Extensive use of abbreviations. The title is written and underlined in red ink.

Autograph manuscript of the poem "Chandelier" on one side of a ruled sheet. Note in pencil below the poem. Blank verso. Handwritten notes on two small pieces of paper.

Two sheets initially affixed and subsequently detached. On one side of the ruled first sheet, the manuscript of the poem "Chaldean Image". Cancellations and emendations. At top left, number "164" crossed out and at top right the date indication "1894"; note in pencil at bottom left. Blank verso. crossed out fragment of the manuscript poem "Indian Image" on one side of the second sheet. Number "163" at top right. On the other side, manuscript of the poem "The Hereafter", initially affixed on the blank verso of the first sheet. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink below the poems.

Handwritten christening certificate of Cavafy on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. The remaining pages are blank. The printed logo of the Greek Community of Alexandria at top right of the first page. The certificate mentions that C. P. Cavafy was born on 17-4-1863 in Alexandria and was baptised on 28-5-1864 at the church of the Annunciation, with Amalia Pitaridi as his godmother. Issued on 9/21-3-1889. Handwritten note on an official sheet of the ministry of Public Works, used as frontispiece for a copy of the christening certificate and its English translation. Handwritten copy of Cavafy's christening certificate, by himself, on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Date of issuance: 26-2/10-3-1898. Handwritten English translation of the poet's christening certificate, by himself, on the first page of a double sheet notepaper. Handwritten notes in English, Greek and French, accompanying a copy (heliotypy) of the original christening certificate of Cavafy, on the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper. Heliotypy of Cavafy's christening certificate (26-2/10-3-1898).

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

The Cavafy fonds is a fairly complete fonds, free from physical decay and inconsistencies - these are traits ensuring the chronological continuity of the items contained therein, in terms of both order and frequency of appearance. These traits make the Cavafy fonds a unique literary archive.

Besides, the poet himself collected and archived his work on a systematic basis. His poems, both manuscripts and in print, in the form of homemade books or printer’s copies, the distribution lists of volumes and collections, the prose texts and the poet’s personal and literary notes, together with translations, texts and studies of the poet’s work by others, make up the section of the fonds that relates to Cavafy’s intellectual activity.

The poet’s private life is outlined in the rich collection of his personal and family letters, of diary-type texts, of the various family items and, finally, in the important collection of personal and family photographs.

In his personal notes Cavafy records his thoughts about his work, poetry and art in general, as well as his everyday life, as for example his activities in gambling or his personal and love life. During the last years of his life, when he could no longer speak as a result of his illness, such notes were the poet’s only means of communication.

Personal relations and journeys, contacts with prominent figures and intellectuals are all included in the items of the fonds and complement Cavafy’s physiognomy by integrating it in the context of the poet’s era.

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.

Collection of poems by Cavafy, comprising loose printed broadsheets. It contains 70 poems. All broadsheets (except for the first) are numbered at top right of the recto. The verso of all broadsheets is blank. Sequential numbering from 2 to 20 and from 22 through 70; the numbers are usually printed and only on one instance corrected by the poet's hand ("21" corrected to read "8".). Sheet serving as front cover, with the handwritten title "Cavafy Poems (1915-1925)", not written by the poet. Below that, written by another person, the note: "Gray is missing". In the centre of the page, rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni of Athens. At bottom right the note, in a different handwriting than the other two, "Cavafy's songs, Alexandria 1924" has been crossed out. Blank sheet at the end, in lieu of a back cover. The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas and Mitsanis printing houses in the period 1919-1925. Some of them mention the month of publication (August, October, December 1920; March, June, September, December 1921; February, December 1922; May, 4 September, 2 November 1923; 3 January, 7 July, 9 December 1924; 20 January 1925). Handwritten emendations by the poet in the publication details of some of the broadsheets. Accompanied by envelope.

Handwritten catalogue of the periodicals in Cavafy's library, comprising five sheets, the last of which is blank. The first sheet is in lieu of cover. Cancellations and notes. The dates mentioned cover the period 1883-1905.

Polygraphed copy of a handwritten poem ("Candles"), inserted in a double sheet notepaper. The last word of the poem was added by hand later. The double sheet notepaper bears the title of the poem on the first page; the handwritten note on the second page has been crossed out. The remaining pages are blank.

Handwritten fragment of the poem "Candles" in faded ink; it has been emended in ink of a different colour and has been crossed out in pencil. The dates "1901", "1902", "1903" in a circle. Notes in pencil on the verso.

Manuscript of the poem "Candles" and extensive text with comments on the poem on all sides of a double sheet notepaper. The title is written in red ink. Cancellations and emendations. Terms and phrases in French and English.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poems “In the Boring Village” and “Apollonius of Tyana in Rhodes”. He thanks Saravas for his intention to send the Proia issue with the published review article of Kampanis on Cavafy’s poetry. The poet sends his regards to Vlachopoulos and mentions his correspondence with Vaianos. Finally, he provides information as to the correct Latin spelling of his name. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single sheet, with notes on recto. In response to Saravas’s intention to have his book published by Stefanos Pargas, the poet informs him about the large workload of the latter. Finally, Cavafy asks Saravas to inform Vaianos about the letter the poet sent him and sends his regards to A. Vlachopoulos. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poem “Cleitus’s Illness” and asks him to hand over one of the copies to Marios Vaianos. The poet mentions other poems of his, as well as published review articles about his work. He also asks to learn A. Vlachopoulos’s news and mentions the Kotopouli Theater. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.

Typewritten French translations of poems by Cavafy, on one side of twelve sheets ("J'ai tellement Fixé...", "Satrapie" etc.). The sheets are placed inside a double sheet notepaper. On the first page of the notepaper, the title and handwritten dedication by Aison Kyriacopoulo, Cavafy's translator, to the poet. On the third page, the penultimate of the document, the titles of the translated poems, by way of an index. The poems contained (a total of 11) are fewer than the poems in the index (12). Handwritten corrections on the typewritten text. The title "But Wise Men Apprehend What Is Imminent", the quote before the poem and the index are all written in Greek.

Collection of poems by Cavafy (Γ9), comprising 71 printed broadsheets which contain 60 poems. The collection is enclosed in two double-sheets. The printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1919-1929" on the first double-sheet acting as cover (the first date has been corrected from 1916 to 1919, and the second is handwritten and corrected to 1929 by the poet). A second double-sheet follows, the first page of which serves as the title page; the second page is blank; the last two pages include the table of contents, arranged chronologically (1919-1929). All broadsheets mention the printer's name and, in some cases, additional information regarding the year in which they were first printed (1924-1929). The poems are numbered (2-60) in print at top right, their numbering occasionally corrected by Cavafy. Handwritten emendations in some of the verses (pp. 39, 40, 43, 46).

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ7) comprising 88 poems in approximately 100 loose printed broadsheets. Double-sheet of paperboard in lieu of cover, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1916-1929" in its first page (the second date has been enterd by the poet). A second double-sheet follows, the first page of which serves as the title page (the second date has been added by hand and has been corrected); the second page is blank; the last two pages contain the table of contents, arranged chronologically by year (1916-1929) as well as handwritten additions for the years 1926-1929. The poems bear printed numbering, in many instances corrected by hand. Handwritten emendations in the verses of some poems (9, 14, 50, 67, 68, 71, 74, 88). The sheets bear printer's details and, in some cases, additional information regarding the year in which they were first printed (1924-1929).

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ7) comprising 76 poems on 84 loose printed broadsheets. Double-sheet of paperboard in lieu of cover, with printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1916-1927" in its first page (the second date has been entered by the poet's hand). A second double-sheet follows, the first page of which serves as the title page (the second date has been added by hand and a name has been entered in pencil); the second page is blank; the last two pages contain the table of contents, arranged chronologically by year (1916-1927), as well as handwritten additions for the years 1926-1927. The poems bear printed numbering at the top right of the recto. Handwritten correction in the numbering of the first poem, as well as symbols noted in pencil on some broadsheets and in the contents. The broadsheets bear printer's details and, in some cases, additional information regarding the year in which they were first printed (1920-1927).

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ7) comprising 69 poems on 76 loose printed broadsheets. Double-sheet of paperboard in lieu of cover, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1916-1926" on its first page (the second date has been added by hand). A second double-sheet follows, the first page of which serves as the title page (the second date has been added by hand); the second page is blank; the last two pages contain the table of contents, arranged chronologically by year (1916-1926), with handwritten additions for the year 1926. A blank sheet follows, the 76 printed sheets, followed by one more blank sheet. The poems are numbered in print at top right, their numbering corrected in many instances by the poet. The sheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria (one was printed at the Mitsanis printing house). Additional information regarding the year in which they were first printed (1920-1926) is mentioned in some cases.

Printed poetry collection by Cavafy, comprising bound broadsheets, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house. It contains 28 poems and consists of 64 pages; inserted sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order. Numbering at top right of the recto of each sheet, rather than on each page. Some of the numbers have been corrected by hand. The poems are printed on different dates during the 1926-1929 period, and with fonts of various sizes. In one of the poems ("To Pleasure", sheet 20) there is a handwritten addition in the third verse, while the fourth one has been crossed out. Five copies. One of them was donated to the Center for Neo-Hellenic Studies by the journalist Giannis Marinos, while it had originally been given by Cavafy to Dimitrios Charitatos (see letter in an envelope included in the copy). The inserted sheet of this copy contains the titles of three poems, handwritten.

Two copies of a poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ2). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1916-1918)" on the cover and title page. The collection contains twenty-eight poems and cosists of bound broadsheets, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1926-1929. Table of contents on the recto of the last sheet. The verso of all sheets is blank. The sheets are numbered sequentially ("2" to "30") at top right of the recto, usually in print but occasionally corrected by Cavafy. The poems are printed on papers of various qualites and with fonts of various sizes. On the title page of the first copy, handwritten dedication by the poet to Tellos Agras. Cancellation and emendation by Cavafy in the poem "To Pleasure". Handwritten notes in pencil on the cover, underlinings and notes in the poems, some with references to publications by Dimaras, handwritten by Agras. The sheets have been detached. On the second copy, handwritten dedication by Marios Vaianos to Christos Angelomatis, dated "28.8.31". The broadsheets were printed during the period 1927-1930. It also contains an inserted sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ8). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1916-1918)" on the cover. The collection consists of bound printed broadsheets and contains twenty-eight poems. The verso of all broadsheets is blank. The first poem ("Since Nine") is not numbered. The rest are sequentially numbered ("2" to "30"), in print or by hand, occasionally corrected by the poet. Handwriten notes by Cavafy in the poem "To Pleasure". Table of contents as well as inserted sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order. The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house (Alexandria), in the period 1926-1929, on papers of various qualites and with fonts of various sizes.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising 32 bound broadsheets with 26 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page, both bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". The name "Horowitz" is noted in pencil on the title page. Table of contents on the penultimate sheet. Notes in pencil in some verses (pp. 1, 7, 8) and handwritten emendation (p. 22). The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1920-1921), while some of them are printed in fonts of a different size (pp. 6, 9, 10, 21, 26). On the last -blank- sheet, drawing in ink with the indications "Ars Labor Ex-Libris Horowitz".

Cavafy's poetry collection (Γ4). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1908-1914)" on the cover and title page. The collection contains twenty-six poems and consists of bound broadsheets, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1918-1921, on papers of various qualities and with fonts of various sizes. On the verso of the title page, handwritten dedication by Cavafy to G. Afentoulis. Table of contents on the recto of the penultimate sheets. The verso of all sheets is blank. The sheets are numbered sequentially ("2" to "29") at top right, usually in print and on one sheet corrected by Cavafy.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising 26 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page, both bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". 28 broadsheets follow, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria in the period 1917-1920; one blank sheet. There is no table of contents or back cover. All sheets are loose and have a hole from a metal paperclip at the top left of the recto. Handwritten emendations by Cavafy in two poems and in the original numbering of many sheets.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising 30 bound broadsheets with 26 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page, both bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". Table of contents in the last sheet. Handwritten corrections in the printed numbering of the sheets. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1918-1920), while two of them are printed in fonts of a different size (pp. 10, 21). Note in pencil with the indication "70" on the cover.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising 32 bound broadsheets with 26 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page, both bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". Table of contents on the penultimate sheet. The last sheet is blank. Handwritten correction in the printed numbering of a sheet. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1918-1920), while some of them are printed in fonts of a different size (pp. 6, 9, 10, 26). The back cover is missing.

Cavafy's poetry collection (Γ4). It consists of bound printed broadsheets of the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house, of the 1920-1921 period; it contains twenty-six poems. Cover of paperboard. On the cover and title page, the title: "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". On the verso of the title page, handwritten dedication by Cavafy to A. Vlachopoulos. The poems are printed on papers of various qualities and with fonts of various sizes. The verso of all sheets is blank. Sequential printed numbering ("2" to "29") at top right. Table of contents on the recto of the penultimate sheet. The last sheet is blank.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising 30 bound broadsheets; it contains 26 poems. No cover is saved. Title page, bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". Handwritten dedication by Cavafy to O. Iliopoulos on the verso. Table of contents at the end. Handwritten emendations in some verses (pp. 22, 25). Inserted sheet from a printed list of poems by Cavafy, arranged chronologically by year (1916-1918).

Collection of poems by Cavafy (Γ4) comprising approximately 30 bound broad sheets with 26 poems. Cover of paperboard, bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1908-1914)". Title page (the first date has been corrected from 1909 to 1908; the second date has the first three digits in print, while the fourth one has been entered by hand). Table of contents at the end. Handwritten corrections in the printed numbering of the sheets; emendation in a verse (p. 3); symbols noted in pencil in the contents. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1917-1920).

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ6) comprising 46 bound sheets with 38 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page, both bearing the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1907-1915)". Table of contents in the last two sheets. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1925-1926), while many are printed in fonts of a different size.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ6). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1907-1915)" on the cover and title page. The collection contains thirty-eight poems and consists of bound broadsheets, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1924-1927, on papers of various qualities and with fonts of various sizes. Handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Tellos Agras on the verso of the title page. On one side of the last two sheets, table of contents printed in 1926. The verso of all sheets is blank. The sheets are numbered sequentially ("2" to "44") at top right, usually in print and occasionally corrected by Cavafy. Underlinings, notes and references to publications by Dimaras on many pages as well as on the cover, handwritten by Agras.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ6) comprising 46 bound broadsheets with 38 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1907-1915)". Table of contents in the last two sheets. Handwritten corrections in the printed numbering of the sheets. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1920-1926), while several them are printed in fonts of a different size. Inserted sheet from a printed list of the poems, arranged chronologically ("Before 1911" until 1915). Blank sheet before the title page with the note "S" in pencil in the lower part of the recto.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ6) comprising 46 bound broadsheets with 38 poems. Cover of paperboard and title page with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems (1907-1915)". Table of contents in the last two sheets. Handwritten corrections in the printed numbering of the sheets. The sheets bear printer's details with chronological references (1918-1926), while many are printed in fonts of a different size.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ10). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1905-1915)" on the cover and title page. Handwritten dedication by Marios Vaianos to Christos Angelomatis, dated "28.8.31", in the first blank page. Table of contents on two pages as well as inserted sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order, at the end. The collection contains forty poems, printed on papers of various qualites and with fonts of various sizes. The verso of all sheets is blank. The sheets are numbered sequentially ("2" to "46") at the top right of the recto, usually in print and occasionally by hand, corrected by Cavafy. Some of the poems and the table of contents were printed on broadsheets of the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1925-1930.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ10). The title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems (1905-1915)" on the cover and title page. Also on the title page, handwritten dedication by the poet to I. Karaolanis. Table of contents in two pages at the end. The collection contains forty poems, printed on papers of various qualities and with fonts of various sizes. The verso of all sheets is blank. The sheets are numbered sequentially ("2" to "46") at top right of the recto, usually in print and occasionally by hand, corrected by Cavafy. Some of the poems and the table of contents were printed on broadsheets of the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1925-1930. Handwritten notes in pencil below some of the poems, not by Cavafy (the handwriting is perhaps that of Tellos Agras); they are bibliographical references to publications by Dimaras.

Printed poetry collection by Cavafy. It comprises bound broadsheets, printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house. The collection contains 40 poems and consists of 100 pages; inserted sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order. Numbering at top right of the recto of each sheet, rather than on each page. Some of the numbers have been corrected by hand. The poems are printed on different dates during the 1925-1930 period, and with fonts of various sizes. Five copies. Handwritten dedication by Cavafy to the playwright Pantelis Horn in the title page of one of the copies. The inserted sheet of this copy contains the titles of three poems, handwritten. Number "5" in the dates "1905" and "1915" on the front cover is handwritten rather than printed. Handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Kostas Miniakis in the title page of the second copy. Its cover is of a different colour from that of the other two copies.

Homemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". On the interior of the cover, another handwritten note by John Cavafy dated "14 May 1911". It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. The page numbering is common for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi and that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and in English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from a printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another five poems, without page numbering. A total of twenty-six poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.

Homemade book consisting of typewritten sheets, printed broadsheets and manuscripts. The "title page" is made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy, with the printed title "C. P. Cavafy's Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910". Below the word "Poems", the handwritten note by John Cavafy "Englished by J. C. Cavafy". It is preceded by a quote of unknown authorship and followed by four pages of contents, with the poem titles in English. They are followed by the English translations of the poems. A total of forty-three of Cavafy's poems are translated. Their titles are either typewritten or handwritten. In some instances, there are inserted printed broadsheets with the poems in Greek or parts of prints affixed on the existing pages. Cancellations and emendations in most translations, be they handwritten or typewritten. The date indication "1912" on one of the broadsheets. The 71 pages of the book are numbered, either typewritten or handwritten. The printed broadsheets are not included in the page numbering. The front and back covers are blank.

Homemade leather-bound volume, comprising typewritten and printed poems. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters. On the "title page" (made of the cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "[Englished by J. C. Cavafy]", handwritten by John Cavafy below the word "Poems". It is followed by a page with a quote in English regarding translation. It is followed by the poems, each with the printed text in Greek and the typewritten English translation. Common foliation for both languages. The Greek text of the poem "The City" on a page cut off from the journal Nea Zoi; that of the poem "The God Abandons Antony" on a page cut off from a 1911 issue of the journal Grammata. Four pages of contents in Greek and English, numbered "41" and "42". The pages of contents in Greek have been cut off from the printed poetry collection. They are followed by the English translations of another nine poems, without page numbering. The last two are not accompanied by Greek text. A total of thirty poems have been translated. Handwritten cancellations and emendations in the typewritten poems.

Cavafy's collection containing 25 poems of the 1910-1915 period. Two pieces of paperboard are used as front and back covers. On the cover, the title: "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1910-1915", handwritten by the poet. The original date was "1914", corrected to read "1915" in ink of a different colour. Inside, two blank sheets and then 25 broadsheets, all numbered by hand at top right of the recto; 24 of them are printed. The poem "Alexandrian Kings" handwritten on two sheets with page numbering "13α', β'". The verso of all broadsheets is blank, except for that of sheet 13α' which bears a handwritten note by Cavafy. Handwritten cancellation and emendation in one of the poems ("Far Off", sheet 23). The poems are followed by a blank sheet and a printed table of contents in chronological order, in two columns. The broadsheets were printed at two different printing houses (Kasimatis & Ionas and M. C. Fakos) and date to 1914 and 1915.

Printed poetry collection of Cavafy, published in 1904 in Alexandria at the Lagoudakis printing house. It contains 14 poems and comprises 34 pages, of which 3 (actual numbering: 5) to 26 are numbered. Two copies.

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ9). The title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1919-1929" on the printed cover. The first date (initially "1916") has been corrected by the poet, and the second is handwritten. The same details are repeated on the title page, on which, however, the date is correct ("1919"). A blank sheet has most likely been cut off. On the first blank page, handwritten dedication by Marios Vaianos to Angelos Troupakis in red pencil, dated "1.7.30". The collection consists of bound printed broadsheets and contains sixty-one poems. The poems are numbered at top right, in print or by hand, occasionally corrected by the poet. Handwritten cancellations and emendations by Cavafy in some of the poems. The collection also contains a printed folding sheet with the poem titles in two columns and in chronological order. The title of the last poem is handwritten by Cavafy. The broasheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1925-1929. On some of them there is full date of printing and on some others the date of first print. Accompanied by signed certificate and kept in a box made of hard fabric-lined paperboard.

Cavafy's poetry collection (Γ5). Bifolio of paperboard, which also serves as a folder , in lieu of a front and back cover. On another bifolio, made of paper, the title page and the table of contents (on the last two pages). On the first page of both bifolios, the title of the collection: "C. P. Cavafy Poems", and the indication "Alexandria 1915-1925". The last date is written by the poet. On the last page of the paper bifolio, handwritten dedication by Cavafy to A. Vlachopoulos. A blank sheet follows; eighty-four loose broadsheets and another blank sheet, all initially bound with paperclip, as indicated by the holes at top left of each sheet. At top right of the recto of the broadsheets, sequential printed numbering ("2" to "76"), occasionally corrected by the poet. Between sheets "17" and "18", inserted sheet with polygraphed typewritten translation of the poem "One of Their Gods" by G. Valassopoulo, with notes by Cavafy. The poems are printed on papers of various qualites and with fonts of various sizes, on paper of the Kasimatis & Ionas and Mitsanis printing houses dating to the period 1919-1925. Table of contents with poem titles in chronological order, in two columns. The last three titles on the first page of the contents are handwritten by Cavafy, as are all the titles on the second page. Handwritten emendations in two of the poems.

Cavafy's poetry collection containing 57 poems of the 1912-1920 period. A piece of paperboard folded in half is used as front and back covers. On the cover, the printed title: "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1912-1920". The original date "1919" has been corrected by Cavafy to "1920", in ink.
On the inside, printed title page repeating the details on the cover. The end date was originally printed "19" and handwritten "16"; it was corrected by hand to "1920". Two blank sheets follow. On the recto of the first sheet, the handwritten note: "Missing: As Much As You Can 7[.] Imenus 56". The printed broadsheets containing the poems follow, numbered at top right of the recto (1 to 59 – sheets 7 and 56 are missing). The numbering is mostly printed, in a few instances handwritten, and in some it has been corrected by hand. The verso of all broadsheets is blank. The poems are followed by a blank sheet and printed table of contents in chronological order, in two columns. The contents page is part of the sheet also containing the title page. The poem titles are preceded by a mark in pencil. The 1919 titles are crossed out, while three of them are handwritten. Two 1919 poem titles and a 1920 poem title are handwritten on the verso of the contents page and have been crossed out. The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house (Alexandria) during the 1917-1920 period (five of them also mention the month of printing: two in July 1919, and one each in September 1919, December 1919 and March 1920).

Poetry collection by Cavafy (Γ9). Double-sheet of paperboard in lieu of cover. The printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1919-1930" in its first page (the first date has been corrected from 1916 to 1919, the second is handwritten and corrected from 1929 to 1930 by the poet). A second doube-sheet follows, the first page of which serves as the title page; the second page is blank; the last two pages contain the table of contents. A blank sheet follows; 76 broadsheets containing 64 poems and another blank sheet. The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house during the 1925-1930 period. Handwritten emendation in the second date of the title page (from 1929 to 1930) and in the text of a poem. The titles and page numbers of the last three poems of 1929 and all poems of 1930 in the table of contents are handwritten by Cavafy. All sheets have a hole made by metal paperclip at the top left of the recto.

Printed poetry collection by Cavafy (Β2). It consists of a paperboard cover, a title page, the poems on pages 3-39 and a table of contents on pages 41-42. The collection was printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in Alexandria, in 1910. It has been bound with a hardcover. Handwritten dedication by Cavafy to N. Vatimbella on the title page.

Two printed sheets, one made of paperboard and one made of paper, folded so as to form four-page leaflets, serving as front and back cover respectively, as well as the title and contents pages of the 1915-1922 period Collection. On the front cover and on the title page, the date "1922" is filled-in in ink by Cavafy. Subsequent handwritten note "incomplete" on the front cover. On the verso of the title page, handwritten dedication by Cavafy to Napoleon Lapathiotis. The table of contents is written in two columns, in chronological order. The titles of the four last poems of 1912 are handwritten. The last title of 1921, the titles of 1922 as well as the page numbers are handwritten on the verso of the contents page. No poems are included.

Homemade book made of manuscripts, printed broadsheets and parts of prints pasted on sheets. On the "title page" (made of a cover from the 1910 poetry collection of Cavafy) the printed title "C. P. Cavafy Poems" and the indication "Alexandria 1910" as well as the note "Englished by J. C. Cavafy", handwritten by John Cavafy. The date has been crossed out and corrected to 1917, also by John. The contents of the volume are not recorded. The volume layout includes the printed broadsheets with the poems in Greek and their handwritten English translation. Publication dates are marked on the broadsheets: "1914, 1915, 1916". Fifteen poems have been translated. Few cancellations and emendations. Some of the emendations on small-size papers, pasted on the emended word or phrase. The metal staples of the binding are missing. The unmarked cover is made of paperboard.

Printed poetry collection (Issue) of Cavafy, published in 1910 in Alexandria by the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house. It contains 21 poems and comprises a total of 46 pages, of which 3 to 39 are sequentially numbered; [40] is blank, without numbering and followed by pages 41-42 with the Contents. Two copies. One of the copies contains an inserted sheet with the poem "Walls" on the recto and page number "40". The poem is written by Rica Singopoulo and is not included in print in any of the copies. Its title has been filled-in by hand in the table of contents as well (page 42). Handwritten dedication by Cavafy Vlasis Gavriilidis in the title page of the second copy. Each copy is printed on paper of different quality.

Cavafy's poetry collection containing 54 poems of the 1910-1918 period. A piece of paperboard folded in half is used as front and back covers. On the cover, the printed title: "C. P. Cavafy Poems. Alexandria 1910-1918". The original date indication "1917" has been corrected by hand to "1918", in ink. On the inside, printed title page repeating the details on the cover. The end date was originally printed "1916" and corrected twice by hand to "1917" and "1918". A blank sheet follows and then printed broadsheets containing the poems, numbered at top right of the recto. The numbering is mostly printed, in a few instances handwritten, and in some it has been corrected by hand. The verso of all broadsheets is blank. The poems are followed by a blank sheet and a printed table of contents in chronological order, in two columns. The contents page is part of the sheet also containing the title page. The 1916 titles are handwritten by Cavafy, except for the first one. The 1917 poem titles are also handwritten as well as those of 1918, which are written on the verso of the contents page. The broadsheets were printed at the Kasimatis & Ionas printing house in the period 1914-1918. Two of them, "Far Off" (No 23) and "One Night" (No 28), also bear a first print indication (1914 and 1915, respectively).