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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 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)

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.

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 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 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)

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 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)

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.

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.

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 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)

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)

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 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 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 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.