Printed edition of the music Dimitris Mitropoulos composed on Cavafy’s poetry, titled 10 Inventions. There is a printed dedication “To Alkis Thrylos” on the first page. On the top left of the third page (numbered “1”), the composer’s written dedication towards the illegible name of a person [Minni Bamiero (?)], dated 11/3/1927. The poems set to music are the following: “Far Off”, “To Stay”, “That They Come”, “The Next Table”, “Days of 1903”, “Gray”, “In the Street”, “The Afternoon Sun”, “I’ve Gazed So Much–“ and “I Went”. The French translations of the above poems are published on the last three pages.

Typewritten poem collection and introductory text in French in a homemade booklet with several sheets. Handwritten emendations. Attached to the item, the author's business card, with a handwritten note to Cavafy regarding his poetic work that is to be published ("Athens [...] 4-7-32").

Handwritten catalogue of the periodicals in Cavafy's library, comprising five sheets, the last of which is blank. The first sheet is in lieu of cover. Cancellations and notes. The dates mentioned cover the period 1883-1905.

Handwritten diary from Cavafy's trip to Greece during the period 13 June-5 August 1901. It is written in English, on 31 sheets of various sizes, among which letterheads of the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company, the Grand Hotel d'Angleterre in Athens, the Grand Hotels of Faliron and Patras as well as the Austrian Lloyd (Oesterreichischer Lloyd). It also includes a draft plan of the central part of the city of Patras (part of the entry of on 31 July), with the street names in Greek. The diary contains daily entries by Cavafy, in which he describes his trip by boat to and from Alexandria as well as his activities, acquaintances, social encounters and impressions from Athens and the other places he visited.

Autograph handwritten copy of a letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. Positive comments on Photiadès' book on the life of Cagliostro. Interpolated phrases in French. (Alexandria)

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 1" and "Abb-Apo". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Abbatia-Aperifronos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 3" and "Dia-Euth". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Diaisthisis-Euthymologos". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

Handmade folder with the annotations "Dictionary 4" and "Eut-Kty". Pieces of paper and print clippings with notes and quotes for the Dictionary. It includes the entries "Eftychos-Ktypito". Quotes from various bibliographical sources below each entry. The title and author of each work are cited and often the place of publication and the publishing house.

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.

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.

Handwritten text, draft of an article about the "Chronicle of Morea". Cancellations and emendations. The text spreads on four sheets, written on both the recto and the verso. The pages are numbered from the second sheet onwards (3-8).

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Alekos [Singopoulo] on both sides of a ruled sheet. The Singopoulos are in Athens. Cavafy updates them on everyday life matters and of Alexandrini Techni and asks for information regarding the Greek medal of the Order of the Phoenix. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Cavafy to Constantin Photiadès on both sides of a sheet. The poet thanks the author for the despatch of his book on Cagliostro. He praises the work, refers to the effort apparently put in by the the author and quotes short excerpts in French. Accompanied by envelope with the recipient's address in Paris as well as the sender's address on the verso. (Alexandria).

Handwritten letter by D. P. Petrokokkinos to Cavafy on one side of a sheet. Embossed address at top right. He thanks Cavafy for the despatch of three poetry collections to Samuel Baud-Bovy. Accompanied by a second sheet with a quote from a study by J. N. Mavrogordatos with reference to Cavafy and his work (London, MacMillan & Co, 1931). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, pertaining to the despatch of ten copies of his work "Margarita Stefa". (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Grigorios Xenopoulos to Cavafy, in which he asks him to pre-purchase copies of the third series of his "Diigimata". The sender urges Cavafy to publish his poems in a collection. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by I. V. Kapsampelis to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. He expresses admiration for Cavafy's work; references to Anastasios Drivas and Tellos Agras. The letter is accompanied by an envelope as well as by four handwritten poems by I. V. Kapsampelis on two double sheet notepapers, with text on the recto of all sheets; numbering ("1" to "4"); and date indications for each work separately ("1923", "1924" and "1927"). (Athens)

Handwritten letter by John Cavafy to C. P. Cavafy on three letterhead of R. J. Moss & Co., Alexandria. Pages 2-5 are numbered. Social news from Alexandria. Quote from Past and Present by Thomas Carlyle.

Handwritten letter by John Mavrogordato to Cavafy on both sides of a sheet. The author asks Cavafy to send him his latest poems and comments on the way one may acquire access to them. Reference to the poem "Before Time Could Alter Them" and to the journal Protoporia. Accompanied by the envelope which contained the letter. (London)

Handwritten letter by Marios Vaianos to Cavafy in a bifolio, accompanied by the printed programme of the lectures in the "Apollo" theatre of Athens. Reference to an event which included a lecture by J. Barthe D'Yvermont and recitation of poems by Cavafy ("In the Month of Hathor", "Tomb of Iases", etc.) as well as a publication in the newspaper Proia. Rubber stamp of the Hellenic Navy Pension Fund, as the logo, at the top of the first page. (Athens)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli from Alexandria to Cavafy on two bifolios, the first of which has notes on all sides and the second one until the verso of the second sheet. Description of the everyday life and the social life of the author in Alexandria and commentary on persons from his family and broader circle. Reference to the literary works of Ellen Wood The Channings, Roland Yorke and East Lynne as well as to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations, emendations and underlinings. (Alexandria)

Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy on two sheets, with notes on all sides. Commentary on people and events related to the social circle of Alexandria. Among other things, reference to the Volos Railroad Station becoming operational. Information is given on current affairs of the Ralli family as well as on the author's diminished vision. A subject from a previous letter is revisited, regarding the characters from a play ("The Tempest" by Shakespeare). At the end, John Rodocanachi's address in Liverpool is recorded. (Alexandria)

Typewritten letter by Nicolas Calas (Nico Calamaris) to Alekos Singopoulo on the recto of two sheets. Blank versos. Calas proposes Cavafy's poems be published in the United States, translated by Mavrogordatos and with an introduction by Yourcenar. He refers Singopoulo to the publishing house so as to arrange the financial matters of the publication. He asks that a photograph of Cavafy be sent and refers to common acquaintances of theirs. Accompanied by envelope. (New York)

Handwritten letter by Polyxeni Dimara to Cavafy. The author asks to be sent a poetry collection of his and informs him that she is sending him a volume by I. Gryparis (Skaravaioi kai terrakotes), which she has illustrated herself. Small photo affixed at the top right of the recto. (Athens)

Handwritten letter to on both sides of a sheet, addressed to Cavafy by a friendly person. References to Marios Vaianos, to the newspaper Patris as well as to the organisation of the second Delphic Festival with comments on their financial and artistic aspects – a performance of "The Suppliants" is announced. Reference to Theotokas' Elefthero Pnevma, to a text by Spyros Melas on Cavafy and to artistic events in Athens. (Athens)

Printed edition of the music composed by Dimitri Mitropoulos on Cavafy's poetry, entitled "10 Inventions". Printed dedication "To Alkis Thrylos" on the first page. Handwritten dedication by the composer to Cavafy, dated 9/6/1927, at the top left of the third page (numbered "1"). The poems set to music are the following: "Far Off", "To Stay", "That They Come-", "The Next Table", "Days of 1903", "Gray", "In the Street", "The Afternoon Sun", "I've Gazed So Much-" and "I Went". The French translations of the aforementioned poems in the last three pages.

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

Handwritten notes in ink on the first and third pages of a ruled double sheet notepaer. Note in pencil at the bottom of the third page. The remaining pages are blank. References to Greek authors (Lucian, Pausanias, etc.).

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.

Manuscripts of poems on both sides of a ruled sheet. The poem "Oblivion" on the recto. The initial title, "Forgetfulness", has been emended to "Oblivion". Footnote in English: excerpt from a poem by L. Smithers from a 1895 edition. Note in pencil below the poem. Number "148" at top left. On the verso, the poem "Distinguishing Marks" crossed out in pencil. Note and the title "Finished" below the poem. Number "147" at top right. The titles have been underlined and there is a line in red ink below each poem.

Personal scrapbook of many sheets with attached printed and handwritten invites addressed to Paul and the Cavafy family for various social events, some newspaper publications as well as other relevant souvenirs (menus, lists with balls etc.). On some pages, handwritten notes, either of chronological indications noting the changing of the years or, rarely, clarifying notes about an invitation etc.

Fragment of a handwritten prose text by Cavafy on the life and work of the sophists, on both sides of six ruled sheets (pages 5-15). The odd pages are numbered at top right in pencil. The text includes footnotes. The beginning and the end of the text are missing.

Handwritten text regarding the Delphic Festival on one side of two sheets. The author expresses his admiration for the event; reference to the performance of the tragedy Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. Handwritten numerical notes on the first sheet.

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.".

Four-page theatre programme of the "Nea Skini" of Konstantinos Christomanos. It refers to the performance of the works Alcestis and The left hand in the Athens Municipal Theatre in 1902. It bears a photograph of the leading actress on the cover and the logo of "Nea Skini" in the upper part of the second page. Festive performance in honour of athletes.

Four-page programme of the Faliron Theatre for the performance of the comic opera Les mousquetaires au couvent by a French cast, under the artistic direction of Bizet-Dufaure.