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- 30/6/1884 (Creation)
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17.7 x 22.4 cm
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Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in two bifolios, with notes until the second page of the second. Extensive reference to the author's improved eyesight. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Concern regarding the time of Cavafy's return to Egypt. Numbers written in pencil on the verso of the last sheet. (Alexandria)
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English
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Plain paper. Blue ink and pencil. Watermark: C. G. & S. London. Physical item wear: oxidations; small holes in one sheet.
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Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th.. “Letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy”. Letter, 30.06.1884. GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0043 (1688), 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-SF002-0043.
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- Ralli, Michael (Miké) Th. (Authority)
- Dutryeux, (?) (Subject)
- Zervoudakis, Amvrosios K. (Subject)
- Ballis, (?) (Subject)
- Zervoudaki, [Angeliki?] (Subject)
- Zervoudachi, family (Subject)
- Cavafy, C. P. (Subject)
- Cavafy, John Constantine (Subject)
- Rodocanachi, John P. (Subject)