Handwritten draft letter by C. P. Cavafy to his brother, Paul, in five parts (three sheets, one bifolio and one small-size sheet) with notes on all sides. The date is noted in the margin of the text of the first page, in pencil. Comments on matters discussed by Paul in a letter of his, dated 14 August 1916; news regarding various individuals related to their family or extended social circle in Alexandria as well as changes to the city. The poet describes the apartment in which he resides and refers to the matter of lighting, explaining why he does not use electricity. He also expresses his satisfaction about the progress of his poetic work, which appears to be of great concern to him. Cancellations and emendations in many parts of the text. All pages but two are numbered (1-10).
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Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to [Alekos Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet advises Singopoulo to benefit from the trip to Athens and conveys personal and social news from Alexandria. He sends his regards to authors of Athens.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to the weather in Alexandria and asks for information regarding the medal of the Order of the Phoenix. The Singopoulos are travelling to Athens. Cancellations.
Cavafy, C. P.Signed handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet and on one side of a small-size piece of paper. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to an article published in Athens regarding him. He sends his regards to authors in Athens.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on three ruled pieces of paper. References to Christopher Scaife, Robin Furness and Nikos Kazantzakis. Authorial cancellations and emendations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to E. M. Forster on both sides of two sheets. The second and third pages are numbered. He expresses his satisfaction for the publication of his poem "One of Their Gods" in the Chapbook and informs about the despatch of new translations of his poems. Cancellations and emendations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Maria (Marigo) Cavafy on a sheet, a double sheet notepaper and a piece of paper. At the top left of the recto of the first sheet, a note that the letter by Marigo was received on 24/2/1902 (the letter is dated 17/2/1902). Family news and frequent references to Marigo's stay in Athens and her impressions from the city. The poet expresses his sentiments of love as well as those of his brothers, and hopes they meet again soon. Extensive use of abbreviations. Cancellations and emendations. Marigo Cavafy departs from Athens to England, after a visit to Egypt.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Marios [Vaianos] on both sides of a sheet. The poet informs him regarding the despatch of copies of his collections and refers to the acquaintance of the latter with the Singopoulos.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to his cousin, Marika [Zalichi], in a bifolio and in a cut small-sized sheet, with text on all sides. Reference to the poem "F.G."; the recipient is asked to destroy the copy in her possession as Cavafy sends the new version, entitled "Voices". References to the recipient's family, to John Cavafy and to current affairs. One page is numbered ("6"). Cancellations, emendations and abbreviations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter to a recipient addressed as "Peri" (most probably Pericles Anastasiadis) who is in Paris, on one side of a ruled sheet. Blank verso. The poet refers to the wedding and wedding trip of a common acquaintance of the two men. Extensive cancellations and abbreviations.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Rica [Singopoulo] on both sides of a sheet. The poet refers to his correspondence with the Singopoulos as well as to the distribution of copies of his poetry collections.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on all sides of three pieces of paper as well as on both sides of a sheet. Pages 3 and 4 are numbered. Extensive reference to Malakasis. Advice to Singopoulo.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten draft letter by Cavafy from Alexandria to a person referred to as Karamanou. Reference to Cavafy's return trip from Athens to Alexandria, his stay there as well as to making her acquaintance. A photocopy of the original, which appears to have been a small-size bifolio with text on all sides. Cancellations and emendations.
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