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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 list of books and periodicals, entitled "Taken by Peridis" and written on twelve sheets; they are all numbered at top right of the recto. Among them, a volume with translations by John Cavafy and a large number of issues of Greek and foreign newspapers and journals. It is obviously material borrowed by Michalis Peridis from the remnants of Cavafy's belongings.

Handwritten notes by Cavafy on three pieces of paper regarding the payment of rents. References to addresses in Alexandria and amounts in pounds. The dates mentioned cover the period 1908-1915.

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 note by the director of the Alexandrian newspaper Tilegrafos A. Kyriakopoulos to Cavafy, on both sides of a business card of the former. The poet is announced that his collaboration with the newspaper is terminated.

Announcement of the death of Aristeidis Cavafy.

Announcement of a memorial service for Peter Cavafy, brother of C. P. Cavafy.

Announcement of the death and funeral of Peter Cavafy. Mention of his job title, detailed description of the ceremony.

Three copies of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. On the first and second pages, an article by Cavafy entitled "Lamia", regarding the poem by Keats under the same title. The article is signed with the initials "C.F.C.".

Two copies of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. An article by Cavafy, on the first and second pages, regarding the poetry of Georgios Stratigis. It is signed "C.F.C.".

Two issues of the Tilegrafos newspaper of Alexandria.

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

Issue of the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria. Article by Cavafy, on the first page, entitled "The Cypriot Question" and signed "C.F.C.".

Issue 323 of the weekly newspaper Foni tis Kyprou. It contains the republication of part of an article by Cavafy entitled "The Cypriot Question", originally published in the newspaper Tilegrafos newspaper of Alexandria.

Handwritten letter by Georgios Stratigis to C. P. Cavafy in a bifolio; the last page is blank. Expression of thanks by G. Stratigis regarding the publication of a critique on his new poetry collection by Cavafy in the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria, as well as for a letter he appears to have received from Cavafy. Reference to their acquaintance in person, the reception of his work by the critics, to K. Palamas and G. Souris as well as to linguistic issues (use of katharevousa [purist Modern Greek] or of the demotic language). (Neo Faliro)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of half a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are travelling by steamboat to Athens. The poem conveys social news from Alexandria.

Cavafy's printed temporary admission card for the Alexandria Stock Exchange. The name, job title, date and card number are all handwritten. Cavafy appears to be working for the newspaper Tilegrafos of Alexandria.