Typewritten text by Raymond Torcy on the recto of five sheets, entitled "Aristobule". The first part of the text describes the story of Aristobulus, while the second provides information on Cavafy and his work, also including a French translation of the poem "Aristobulus" by G. A. Papoutsakis. Reference to the journal La Semaine égyptienne (issue dedicated to Cavafy, 1929). Handwritten cancellations and emendations in parts of the text by Cavafy himself, as well as other notes in pencil on most sheets. Authorial emendations and signature in ink at the end of the text. The sheets are numbered (2-5).

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.

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.

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.

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 English translation of the poem "Dangerous" by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet. Cancellations and emendations in pencil. Handwritten note on the verso. Copy by Cavafy of part of the same translation on the recto of half a sheet. On the verso, the English title of the poem and number "8" have been crossed out. Handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem on one side of a piece of paper. Blank verso. Broadsheet, printed in 1919, with the poem in Greek on the recto. Number "13" has been crossed out and corrected to "21", in ink at top right. Blank verso.

Two handwritten copies of a letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster, one of which is written on both sides of a sheet folded in a bifolio, and the other on both sides of a sheet. Reference to issues regarding the English translations of poems of his and despatch of two new translations by G. Valassopoulo. The poem titles in Greek. Two copies of the translation of the poem "Envoys from Alexandria" by G. Valassopoulo, one written and signed by Cavafy (on the first page of a ruled double sheet notepaper) and the other written by another hand (on a ruled sheet), with authorial notes and emendations. Two copies of the translation of the poem "Those Who Fought on Behalf of the Achaean League" by G. Valassopoulo, one written and signed by Cavafy and the other written by another hand, with notes and corrections by Cavafy. The translations which are not written by the poet are most likely written by Valassopoulo. Cavafy corrects Valassopoulo's translations and incorporates the corrections into written up copies, which he sends to Forster.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "If Indeed He Died" by G. Valassopoulo on both sides of a sheet. Handwritten cancellations and emendations by Cavafy in pencil. Two printed broadsheets with the poem in Greek on one of their sides ("a" and "b") and year of publication (1921). Handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem, most of them crossed out, on either side of a sheet.

Handwritten letter by C. C. Tarelli to Alekos Singopoulo on one side of a sheet. The typewritten sender's address at top right, typewritten. Handwritten note by Singopoulo at top left. The sender is asking Singopoulo's permission to publish English translations of Cavafy's poems, as part of an article he is writing for an English journal. He also refers to the English publication of the poems. The letter is accompanied by the typewritten translations of ten poems on one side of five sheets. (Geneva)

Handwritten letter by E. M. Forster to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He informs him that the Hogarth Press would be interested in publishing poems of his and urges him to send them translations thereof. Accompanied by envelope. (London)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on the first and third pages of two double sheet letterheads of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered at top right. Update on current affairs and on the developments in Alexandria. Thoughts on literary works.

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy, on the first and third pages of a double sheet notepaper of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Comments on one pf his poems; linguistic remarks. Social news.

Two leather-bound copies of a volume, comprising typewritten English translations of Cavafy's poems by his brother, John. On the cover, the title "Cavafy Poems" in gold letters inside a gold border. On the "title page", the note "Poems written in Greek by C. P. Cavafy translated by J. C. Cavafy" and the indication "Alexandria 1916". It is followed by five pages of contents and the poems in English. The pages are numbered ("i-v" and "1-64") at bottom centre. The volume includes forty-three poems, all typewritten. Only in two instances, when a quote from an ancient author is include, the Greek text has been handwritten by John Cavafy. In that case, John has added his English translation, copied from a publication, on an piece of paper covering the Greek text.

Printed four-page pamphlet with the poem "Walls" and its English translation by the poet's brother, John Cavafy. The first page bears the poem title and the poet's name, a brief quote from Aeschylus as well as place (Alexandria) and date indication (1 September 1896). Two typographic ornaments, one at top left and another at bottom right. Border.
On the second page, the poem in Greek inside a border, and the initials "C.C.". On the third page, in the same layout, the indication "Translation" and the initials "J.C.C.". The layout of the fourth page is similar to that of the first one, but the date (1897) is written in Roman numerals. Accompanied by another copy torn in two places.

Typewritten English translation of Cavafy's poem "The Battle of Magnesia" by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet; cancellations and emendations, most of which in pencil. Accompanied by a broadsheet of the original poem printed in 1918. Number "22" at top right of the recto has been crossed out and corrected to "9", in ink. The handwritten note "Done" on the verso of the broadsheet. crossed out handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem on all sides of two pieces of paper. Numbers "ΙΙ" and "ΙΙΙ" on the second side of the first piece of paper and on the first of the second, respectively.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Philhellene" by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet; cancellations and emendations. Blank verso. crossed out handwritten notes by the poet regarding the English translation, on two pieces of paper, one of which bears a fragment of a printed poem on one of its sides. Accompanied by a broadsheet of the original poem, printed in 1919; number "13" at top right of the recto and handwritten note on the verso.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Tomb of Ignatius", by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet; handwritten cancellations, emendations and notes by Cavafy on both sides of the sheet. Handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem on one side of a cut piece of paper, on the verso of an official print by the National Bank of Egypt as well as at the bottom right of the recto of a broadsheet with the original poem, printed in 1922.

Handwritten English translation of the poem"Melancholy of Jason, Son of Cleander: Poet in Commagene: 595 A.D." by G. Valassopoulo on one side of a sheet; handwritten note on the verso: "Done. Not copied yet". Accompanied by a piece of paper with handwritten notes by Cavafy on the translation of the poem, on one side. Blank verso. Broadsheet with the original poem printed in 1924 (note in brackets that it was first printed in June 1921). Blank verso.

List of Cavafy's poem titles in English, in a four-page folder. Handwritten note in Greek ("Translations") on the cover; the list in the inner pages. The titles are divided in three parts, numbered accordingly (1-3), while there is an additional note on part 1.

Handwritten English translation of the poem "Young Men of Sidon (400 A.D.)" by G. Valassopoulo on both sides of a sheet; handwritten cancellations, emendations and notes by Cavafy. Copy of Valassopoulo's translation by Cavafy on both sides of a sheet with entered corrections. Handwritten note with part of the same poem in English, written by Cavafy on the verso of a broadsheet with the original poem, printed in 1923. Handwritten notes by Cavafy and quotes from historical editions in English and French, on the verso of a printed broadsheet with the poem "Very Rarely" as well as on three pages of a double sheet notepaper.