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- 2/9/1898 (Creation)
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25.5 x 20.2 cm
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Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the recto of two sheets. Information about the author's return to Alexandria; he expresses his desire to meet with Cavafy and other people from their friendly circle. The printed indication "Alexandrie" on the letterhead has been crossed out. (Liverpool)
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English
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Letterhead with mourning border and monogram (MCR, Alexandrie), and writing paper. Black ink. Watermark: Baskerville Villum Wove. Physical item wear: holes in both sheets; paper tears in one part of the item.
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Ralli, Michel C.. “Letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy”. Letter, 02.09.1898. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF003-0017 (1723), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds. From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF003-0017.
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- Ralli, Michel C. (Authority)
- Anastasiadis, Pericles A. (Subject)
- Cavafy (Fotiadi), Charikleia (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, John P. (Subject)