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Handwritten draft of the poem "Tigranocerta" on two sheets. The verso of the second sheet is blank. Handmade folder with the handwritten title and date.

Four-page theatre programme of the "Nea Skini" of Konstantinos Christomanos. It refers to the performance of the works Alcestis and The left hand in the Athens Municipal Theatre in 1902. It bears a photograph of the leading actress on the cover and the logo of "Nea Skini" in the upper part of the second page. Festive performance in honour of athletes.

Four-page programme of the Faliron Theatre for the performance of the comic opera Les mousquetaires au couvent by a French cast, under the artistic direction of Bizet-Dufaure.

Press clipping from the newspaper Tilegrafos of 2/14 January 1893, with an article by Cavafy on the poetry of Georgios Stratigis. The poet analyses the work of Stratigis and quotes from his poems. The article is signed "C.F.C.".

Handwritten text regarding the Delphic Festival on one side of two sheets. The author expresses his admiration for the event; reference to the performance of the tragedy Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. Handwritten numerical notes on the first sheet.

Handwritten notes and short letters by Cavafy to Nikos and Eftychia Zelita, on seventeen parts of sheets of various sizes, cards and small pieces of paper. One side of some is blank. Date indications ("13/8/28", "26 Feb. 926" and illegible note) on three of the sheets. Reference to the Grammata publishing house of Alexandria, to Cavafy's collection (the Collection 1907-1915 is referred to by name) as well as the newspaper I Laiki Foni newspaper of Volos. The messages usually pertain to a meeting among them or some other sort of favour.

Handwritten drafts of the poem "Ptolemy the Benefactor (or Malefactor)" on all pages of a double sheet notepaper; on three loose sheets; on both sides of a printed broadsheet with fragment of the poem "Ides of March" bearing an emendation in the eighth verse; on both sides of a small piece of paper; on the recto of a note to Cavafy in English dated "2.2.22". Handmade folder with the handwritten title and the date "Febr. '22" on the verso of a cut printed medium entitled "Seventeenth Annual Report, The Egyptian Salt & Soda Company Limited".

Handwritten prose text written on one sheet, with linguistic remarks and comments on specific words; endnotes in four pieces of paper. Signed "C.P.C." below the main text and "C. P. Cavafy" at the bottom of the piece of paper containing endnote 4. The text refers to a publication by [Ioulia] Dragoumi and seems to be missing its beginning. Cancellations and emendations. Use of English and French words and expressions.

Fragment of a handwritten prose text by Cavafy on the life and work of the sophists, on both sides of six ruled sheets (pages 5-15). The odd pages are numbered at top right in pencil. The text includes footnotes. The beginning and the end of the text are missing.

Handwritten prose text by Cavafy on 14 sheets and 9 double sheet notepapers. Pages 4-38 are numbered. The upper half of page 30 is typewritten. The text narrates the history of the Cavafy family from the 18th century (1728) and Peter Cavafy to the time and family of the poet, citing all known information on every person, providing more details and placing greater emphasis on the members of his own family as well as on members of other (often related) families linked to it. Cancellations; abbreviations. Interpolated words in Greek. The date indication ("1903") is provided by the author of the text (page 19).

Handwritten note by G. Charitakis, in which he conveys the kind words of Palamas regarding Cavafy's work. (Athens)

Three printed permits of stay for Cavafy for the years 1890, 1891 and 1893. The last two are accompanied by receipt duplicates. The names and dates are handwritten.

Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.

Manuscripts of poems on both sides of a ruled sheet. The poem "Oblivion" on the recto. The initial title, "Forgetfulness", has been emended to "Oblivion". Footnote in English: excerpt from a poem by L. Smithers from a 1895 edition. Note in pencil below the poem. Number "148" at top left. On the verso, the poem "Distinguishing Marks" crossed out in pencil. Note and the title "Finished" below the poem. Number "147" at top right. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink below each poem.

Handwritten prose text by Rica Singopoulo in two sheets cut lengthwise and in a bifolio, also cut in half along the length of each sheet. The text is written on the recto of the two sheets and in the first page of the bifolio. The other pages of the bifolio are blank, as is the verso of the sheets. Pages "2" and "3" are numbered at top centre. Cancellations. The text refers to the impact of Cavafy's work in Athens and Alexandria. The title ("O poiitis C. P. Cavafy" [The poet C. P. Cavafy]) at the top of the first page and below a quote from the poem "Come Back". It is probable that the end of the text is missing.

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on the recto of eight sheets. Blank versos, except for the one of the fourth sheet. All sheets are numbered 1 to 8 at top right. Biographical notes, pertaining to the life, habits and social encounters of Cavafy. Also, information about the members of his family (parents and siblings). It appears that the notes were written after the poet's death and the information comes from Singopoulo's own knowledge as well as from the remains of Cavafy's belongings. Certain inaccuracies are observed, such as the poet's date of birth (1865 instead of 1863).

Handwritten notes by Rica Singopoulo on seven sheets and three double sheet notepapers. The notes pertain to Cavafy's life and to the members of his family (mainly his mother and brothers). Some of the information recorded derives from the family correspondence as well as from the remnants of the poet's belongings.

Handwritten notes in ink on the first and third pages of a ruled double sheet notepaer. Note in pencil at the bottom of the third page. The remaining pages are blank. References to Greek authors (Lucian, Pausanias, etc.).

Handwritten list of expenses in drachmas, comprising 14 pieces of paper originally bound with a paperclip thus forming a handmade notepad. The first sheet is blank. Account of expenses during a trip to Athens. On the recto of the first piece of paper, the addresses of central bookstores and publishers at Athens. The list of expenses covers the June-August 1901 period. It also includes notes and the addresses of three hotels in Syntagma Square. Abbreviations. Interpolated words and notes in Greek.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on pieces of paper of various sizes, placed in some of the volumes of the work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (London1820), specifically in the following sites: pages 38 and 98 of volume Ι, pp. 136, 146, 384 of vol. ΙΙ, pp. 113 and 248 of vol. IV, pp. 107, 178, 334 of vol. V, p. 264 of vol. VI, p. 143 of vol. VII, p. 87 of vol. ΙΧ, p. 162 of vol. Χ and pp. 97, 170 of vol. ΧΙΙ. The notes are written in English but also include several quotes from Greek authors. Almost no quote, be it Greek or foreign, is accompanied by bibliographical or other references. Most notes are of historical nature and include comments and remarks on the content and method of Gibbon, corrections of erroneous statements and conclusions by the historian as well as historical details. Some of the comments are of literary nature, while there is also a note on metrics. Most are signed "C." and one is signed "C.F.C.".

Handwritten list of expenses in drachmas. The list has been written on 29 sheets, which form a handmade notepad bound with thread on the spine. It covers the period 12 August-18 October 1903, which coincides with a visit the poet made to Athens. Abbreviations. Notes.

Handwritten note to Cavafy on paperboard of the Banque d'Orient Alexandrie. He is asked for a collection of his poems to be sent to a third person (Giagkos Chelmis). The note is signed "Vasos".

Handwritten note on a visiting card of Andreas Michalakopoulos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece and Vice-President of the Government, to Cavafy. On the occasion of the acquaintance of the two men, which, as mentioned occurred the previous day, Michalakopoulos expresses his thanks for Cavafy's initiative to send him his poems. The printed details of the visiting card (name and job title) are written in French; date indication: "14/3".

Issue No 2588 of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. Cavafy's article "The Byzantine Poets", signed "C.F.C.", in the first page.

Announcement of the death of Alexandros Cavafy. Mention of the cause of his death.

Announcement of the death of Alexandros Cavafy. Reference to the cause of his death and to his family.

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

Handwritten letter by G. Kasimatis to Cavafy pertaining to the 1912 parliamentary elections in Greece and the prevailing climate. (Athens). Accompanied by a note by Stefanos Pargas (=Nikos Zelitas) in a letterhead of his. He refers to the letter by Kasimatis and most likely to a publication by Rovertos Kampos, defamatory to Cavafy. Signed: "Nikos". (Alexandria)

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

Handwritten letter to on both sides of a sheet, addressed to Cavafy by a friendly person. References to Marios Vaianos, to the newspaper Patris as well as to the organisation of the second Delphic Festival with comments on their financial and artistic aspects – a performance of "The Suppliants" is announced. Reference to Theotokas' Elefthero Pnevma, to a text by Spyros Melas on Cavafy and to artistic events in Athens. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Theodoros Griva(-Gardikiotis) to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. Blank verso. The sender informs about events related to Cavafy that were organised in Brussels by a member of the Greek diplomatic delegation. He also expresses his satisfaction regarding the impending re-publication of Cavafy's poems in Greek. The letter is accompanied by a typewritten copy on the recto of a sheet, the verso of which is blank. (Bern)

Handwritten letter by Tellos Agras to Cavafy in a bifolio of the Ministry of Agriculture (the printed details have been crossed out) with notes on all sides. Cavafy's poetic work is commented upon extensively; remarks regarding the publications until that time and reference to poem titles ("Candles", "Waiting for the Barbarians" etc.). Also recorded are the author's views on the genre classification of Cavafy's work as well as his intention to proceed with a relevant publication. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. Information about the author's return to Alexandria following his stay in Athens, Tinos and Syros. Commentary on people of their friendly and broader social circle. (Syros)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on two sides of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter dated 17 February. Information regarding the spectacles offered at that time by an Arabian troupe; reference to the performance "Sarlaman imperador Frangi [or Charlemagne emperor of the French]". Commentary on people from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. It is a reply to two letters from December. The author expresses his views on personal remarks made by Cavafy in their previous correspondence, which appear to cause conflict between them. Extensively detailed reference to performances and events he attended while in London ("Bluebeard", "Promenade Concerts", "Iolanthe [or the Peer and the Peri]", "M.P.", "A private wire") and Paris ("Faust", "L'Africaine", "Les Rantzau", "Le jour et la nuit", 'Frou Frou", "Excelsior"). Reference to the cholera epidemic in Egypt and to a fire in the city of Alexandria. Commentary on people from their friendly and broader social circle. Reference to the publications The Egyptian Gazette and Union Egyptienne. Cancellations, underlinings; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten diary-type letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. The author describes in detail his experience on the island of Tinos (criticising what he observed in the church of the Evangelistria and the domination of the religious element) as well the conditions of his stay on Syros. Description of life in Alexandria after the bombardment; mention of people and events. Reference to the newspaper Omonoia and to Edmond About's La Grèce contemporaine. Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of Greek and French words and phrase in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Spyros Kontogiannis, Hellenic Navy cadet, to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides. It is a reply by the sender to a letter he had received from Cavafy. The sender comments on social entartainment in Alexandria and Athens, he mentions his trip to Tunis and asks Cavafy to send him photographs of locals as well as of women. Of note is the frequent use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Athens)

Typewritten letter by Richard MacGillivray Dawkins to Alekos Singopoulo on both sides of a sheet. The signature and some of the emendations are handwritten. Dawkins thanks Singopoulo for the despatch of Cavafy's poems and refers to a planned publication thereof in English. He expresses himself negatively about a publication by Vlastos, who is attacking Cavafy and his work. (Oxford)

Handwritten letter by Polys Modinos to Cavafy in three sheets, with notes to the recto of the last. References to Hubert Pernot –Modinos urges Cavafy to write to him–, to J. Kefalinos, K. Varnalis –for whom there are comments on his personal opinion on K. Palamas– as well as to a poet who wrote a sonnet dedicated to Cavafy and intends to visit him in Alexandria. Extended reference to Miltos Kountouras and the opinion he expressed regarding Cavafy's poetry as well as to Psichari. The sheets are numbered (2, 3). Handwritten note in pencil ("Modinos"). at the end of the text, below the sender's name (Polys). (Paris)

Handwritten letter by Panos Stavrinos to Cavafy, in which he refers to the subdued literary activity in Athens, expresses his admiration for the poet's work and asks him to publish in the journal Phoenix of Cairo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Panos Karanikolas to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. The author expresses his admiration and asks the poet to send him his work. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Polyxeni Dimara to Cavafy. The author asks to be sent a poetry collection of his and informs him that she is sending him a volume by I. Gryparis (Skaravaioi kai terrakotes), which she has illustrated herself. Small photo affixed at the top right of the recto. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Panagis Batistatos to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent works and a photograph of him. The letter is written on a letterhead of the Ministry of Ecclesiastic Affairs and Public Education, and is accompanied by Batistatos' visiting card. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Ntolis Nikvas (Vasileiadis) to Cavafy, in which he requests a photograph of the poet as well as the latter's comments on his books. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his appreciation and asks to be sent all his recent works. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy on one side of a sheet, in which he apologises for not visiting the poet during his stay in Alexandria. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. It includes an excerpt from a letter by Louis Roussel to Lapathiotis regarding Cavafy and his poem "Temethus, an Antiochene: 400 A.D.". Accompanied by envelope. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. He apologises for not having published in La Semaine égyptienne and reaffirms his sentiments of love and appreciation for the poet. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Napoleon Lapathiotis to Cavafy, on three pages of a bifolio. The second page is blank. Comments on a poem by the author, mimicking the style of Cavafy. Accompanied by a copy of a letter by Lapathiotis to L. Roussel on both sides of a sheet, with a quote pertaining to the same matter. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his admiration for his work and asks to be sent poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Nikos Hayer Boufidis to Cavafy, in which he thanks the poet for the despatch of his collection "Poems 1909-1911". (Athens)

Typewritten letter by Nicolas Calas (Nico Calamaris) to Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Calas proposes Cavafy's poems be published in the United States, translated by Mavrogordatos and with an introduction by Yourcenar. He refers Singopoulo to the publishing house so as to arrange the financial matters of the publication. He asks that a photograph of Cavafy be sent and refers to common acquaintances of theirs. Accompanied by envelope. (New York)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on a four-page leaflet, with notes on all sides. There are references to the riots in Alexandria, which appear to have caused many inhabitants to move. There is a description of a visit to the Royal Garden, while there is also commentary on people and impressions from his contact with Greece. Cancellations and emendations. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli from Alexandria to Cavafy on two bifolios, the first of which has notes on all sides and the second one until the verso of the second sheet. Description of the everyday life and the social life of the author in Alexandria and commentary on persons from his family and broader circle. Reference to the literary works of Ellen Wood The Channings, Roland Yorke and East Lynne as well as to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and two sheets, with notes on all sides. Extensive commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Description of everyday life habits, types and kinds of entertainment. Information about banking institutions. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and in one sheet with notes on all sides. The author expresses his concern for not having received a reply from Cavafy to a previous letter of his and subsequently informs him about his stay in Alexandria and Syros, with comments and impressions from both places. He also mentions his impending return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Syros)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Among other things, reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Information is given on current affairs of the Ralli family as well as on the author's diminished vision. A subject from a previous letter is revisited, regarding the characters from a play ("The Tempest" by Shakespeare). At the end, John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two bifolios, with notes until the second page of the second. Commentary on people, facts and mores related to the social circle of Alexandria. Reference to the influence exerted by broader financial changes on the local commercial community, on the occasion of developments in the market of New York. Information is requested regarding Cavafy's everyday life in Istanbul. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on both sides of a sheet. It is a reply to a letter he had received. Commentary on people related to the social circle of Alexandria as well as on the presence of the British political dignitary, Lord Northbrook, there.

Handwritten letter by [Mika?] Skouze on one side of a sheet with black border. She expresses her admiration and appreciation for the poet and his work. Accompanied by a clipping from a similar sheet with a fragment of a letter by herself, most likely to M. N. Vatimbella, from whom she asks the despatch of Cavafy's works. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. The author gives information to Cavafy regarding his schedule while in Athens, in order to meet him. Reference to the "Zacharatos" café and the "Giannakis" pastry shop. The sender's signature in French. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by M. Vaianos, Th. Keravnos and M. Nikolaidis on behalf of the journal Nea Techni, on the recto of a sheet numbered 107. Cavafy is told that the next issue of the journal will be dedicated to him and his assistance is requested. Reference to an event that appears to have resulted in the dedicated issue as a response to critiques. Rubber stamps of Nea Techni on the recto –one of which is in the top of the page, as a logo-, and the imprint of a rubber stamp with the initials "C.P.C." on the verso. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on all sides except for the verso of the first sheet. Comments on the interruption of correspondence between Vaianos and Cavfy, on publications regarding the poet in newspapers and periodicals as well as on the issue of awarding a "Prize of Excellence" on behalf of the Greek Government. Reference to the Nobel Prize. The following publications are mentioned:: Eleftheron Vima, Eleftheros Logos, Filiki Etaireia, La Vie, Kallitechniki kai Filologiki Zoi, Nea Techni. A verse from a poem is recorded in the text, on the occasion of its publication in a journal. Rubber stamp of the journal Nea Techni at the top of the first page, as a logo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author reminds Cavafy to send poems as well as his photograph for the next issue of the journal Nea Techni. He also informs him about two initiatives aimed at promoting his work: a study that is about to be published in the newspaper Eleftheros Typos and a literary event with recitations of his poems. There is also mention of the journal Nea Zoi and the newspaper Eleftheros Logos. Rubber stamp of Nea Techni at the top of the recto as a logo. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio, accompanied by the printed programme of the lectures in the "Apollo" theatre of Athens. Reference to an event which included a lecture by J. Barthe D'Yvermont and recitation of poems by Cavafy ("In the Month of Hathor", "Tomb of Iases", etc.) as well as a publication in the newspaper Proia. Rubber stamp of the Hellenic Navy Pension Fund, as the logo, at the top of the first page. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by the journalist M. Th. Grigoriou to Cavafy on the recto of two letterheads of the newspaper Patris. Blank versos. The second letterhead is numbered on the recto with Roman numerals. He requests the despatch of a poetry collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Miltiadis Malakasis to Cavafy on both sides of a card of the Director' Office, Library of the Parliament. Expression of admiration. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Maria (Marigo) Cavafy to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The last page is blank. From Athens, where she is visiting relatives, the author thanks the poet for the hospitality he and his family offered during her stay in Egypt. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by K. Maleas (it is, most likely, the painter Konstantinos Maleas) to Cavafy on the first and third pages of a bifolio. The remaining pages are blank. The author wants to learn the news of his friends in Alexandria as well as to receive Cavafy's new poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by K. F. Skokos to Cavafy. Thanks for the despatch of a poem and "his care" regarding the volume of the 1907 Imerologio. Reference to the Olympic Games (1906 Intercalated Games). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by K. Ch. Prassas to Cavafy in a letterhead of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He expresses admiration for his work and asks that poems be despatched. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio and of one loose sheet. The author expresses his discontent for his financial hardship, to which he attributes the delayed despatch of correspondence. He describes his new romance with Miss F. and the charity theatrical performance in which they will be participating together. He also refers to the tradition of Christmas pantomime. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy on all sides of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Extensive commentary on Cavafy's remarks on the identity of the woman with whom the author is romantically involved. Detailed reference to the clothing trends of the time, complemented by two small sketches. Commentary on the author's professional engagement with the business of Michael Ralli (Mike Ralli). Cancellations, emendations and additions; use of French phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Liverpool)

Handwritten letter by John Mavrogordato to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author asks Cavafy to send him his latest poems and comments on the way one may acquire access to them. Reference to the poem "Before Time Could Alter Them" and to the journal Protoporia. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter. (London)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.

Handwritten letter by I. V. Kapsampelis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He expresses admiration for Cavafy's work; references to Anastasios Drivas and Tellos Agras. The letter is accompanied by an envelope as well as by four handwritten poems by I. V. Kapsampelis on two double sheet notepapers, with text on the recto of all sheets; numbering ("1" to "4"); and date indications for each work separately ("1923", "1924" and "1927"). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, pertaining to the despatch of ten copies of his work "Margarita Stefa". (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, in which he asks him to pre-purchase copies of the third series of his "Diigimata". The sender urges Cavafy to publish his poems in a collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Georgios Vafopoulos to Cavafy in a bifolio with notes on the recto of the first and second sheet. The author sends Cavafy an issue of the journal Makedonika Grammata, in which an article of his on the poet has been published; he mentions a conflict with the journal Nea Techni and asks to be allowed to study his entire work, with specific reference to the poem "Waiting for the Barbarians". (Thessaloniki)

Short handwritten letter by Georgios Tsokopoulos to Cavafy, written on a postcard. The sender asks to be sent poems by Cavafy, which he intends to include in a text he is preparing, regarding literary activity in Egypt. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by G. D. Kaloutsis to Cavafy, in which he expresses his appreciation and his thanks for the despatch of a poetry collection; he asks for the despatch of new poems. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Georges Brissimizakis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He requires an update on the poet's health as well as his opinion on the intellectual situation in Greece. (Annecy)

Handwritten letter by G. A. Papoutsakis to Rica Singopoulo, on both sides of three sheets. Page numbers "2" through "6 at top right. The sender refers to the impending publication of Cavafy's poems by the Singopoulos. Having been informed that Rica Singopoulo, who is in Athens, is concerned with the spelling of certain words in the poems, he refers in detail to Cavafy's way of writing and advises to maintain it unchanged. He also updates her on the staffing of the executive committee of the "Friends of Cavafy". (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Euvoulia Papalamprinou to Cavafy in all four pages of a bifolio with mourning border. She refers to the death of her two sisters, Sévastie and Charikleia. Reference to the impending second marriage of Sévastie's husband and quote from his letter in French. Other family news. (Istanbul)