Handwritten notes and short letters by Cavafy to Nikos and Eftychia Zelita, on seventeen parts of sheets of various sizes, cards and small pieces of paper. One side of some is blank. Date indications ("13/8/28", "26 Feb. 926" and illegible note) on three of the sheets. Reference to the Grammata publishing house of Alexandria, to Cavafy's collection (the Collection 1907-1915 is referred to by name) as well as the newspaper I Laiki Foni newspaper of Volos. The messages usually pertain to a meeting among them or some other sort of favour.
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Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi to Cavafy on two sides of a bifolio. It is a reply to a letter dated 17 February. Information regarding the spectacles offered at that time by an Arabian troupe; reference to the performance "Sarlaman imperador Frangi [or Charlemagne emperor of the French]". Commentary on people from the broader social circle of Alexandria as well as on events related to them. Of note is the use of French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. (Alexandria)
[Schilizzi, Stephen]Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy, on a four-page leaflet, with notes on all sides. There are references to the riots in Alexandria, which appear to have caused many inhabitants to move. There is a description of a visit to the Royal Garden, while there is also commentary on people and impressions from his contact with Greece. Cancellations and emendations. (Athens)
Ralli, M[ichael Th.]Handwritten letter by Mike Ralli to Cavafy in a bifolio and in one sheet with notes on all sides. The author expresses his concern for not having received a reply from Cavafy to a previous letter of his and subsequently informs him about his stay in Alexandria and Syros, with comments and impressions from both places. He also mentions his impending return to Alexandria. Cancellations and emendations. (Syros)
Ralli, M[ichael Th.]Handwritten letter by Michel C. Ralli to Cavafy on the first and fourth pages of a bifolio. The author gives information to Cavafy regarding his schedule while in Athens, in order to meet him. Reference to the "Zacharatos" café and the "Giannakis" pastry shop. The sender's signature in French. (Athens)
Ralli, Michel C.Handwritten letter by Mitsos Papanikolaou to Cavafy, in which he asks for the despatch of a poetry collection. (Piraeus)
Papanikolaou, MitsosHandwritten letter by Mitsos Papanikolaou to Cavafy, in which he thanks him for the despatch of his works and expresses his admiration. (Piraeus)
Papanikolaou, MitsosHandwritten letter by Maria (Marigo) Cavafy to Cavafy in the first three pages of a bifolio with mourning border. The last page is blank. From Athens, where she is visiting relatives, the author thanks the poet for the hospitality he and his family offered during her stay in Egypt. (Athens)
Cavafy, MarigoHandwritten letter by Giagkos Georgantas to Cavafy. The author refers to a trip of his to Egypt, urges Cavafy to visit Greece and informs him of an acquaintance he made with a member of the Zalichi family. (Athens)
[Georgantas], GiagkosHandwritten 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.
Cavafy, C. P.Handwritten list for the distribution of the 1905-1915 Issue consisting of two cut sheets of paper, initially folded in bifolios, with notes on both sides. The names of individuals are recorded in chronological order (1930-1932); next to the names is the number of issues to be sent to each of them as well as notes by Cavafy regarding the person who mediates for the acquisition of the issue or who will be the final recipient. At the top of the list it is stated that the distribution started in June 1930. The total of issues distributed is recorded at the end of each page and then it is carried forward to the top of the next one.
Cavafy, C. P.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.
Cavafy, C. P.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.
Cavafy, C. P.Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poems “In the Boring Village” and “Apollonius of Tyana in Rhodes”. He thanks Saravas for his intention to send the Proia issue with the published review article of Kampanis on Cavafy’s poetry. The poet sends his regards to Vlachopoulos and mentions his correspondence with Vaianos. Finally, he provides information as to the correct Latin spelling of his name. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.
Cavafy, C. P.Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single sheet, with notes on recto. In response to Saravas’s intention to have his book published by Stefanos Pargas, the poet informs him about the large workload of the latter. Finally, Cavafy asks Saravas to inform Vaianos about the letter the poet sent him and sends his regards to A. Vlachopoulos. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.
Cavafy, C. P.Cavafy’s handwritten letter to Nikos Saravas on a single page, with notes on recto and verso. The poet is sending Saravas copies of his poem “Cleitus’s Illness” and asks him to hand over one of the copies to Marios Vaianos. The poet mentions other poems of his, as well as published review articles about his work. He also asks to learn A. Vlachopoulos’s news and mentions the Kotopouli Theater. A clipping of the shipping envelope with the receiver’s information has been saved.
Cavafy, C. P.Manuscript of the prose text "A Few Pages on the Sophists" on both sides of three ruled sheets and on the recto of a fourth sheet (its verso is blank). Footnotes and bibliographical references on five pages. Only page 7 is numbered; at its bottom the signature "C.P.C.". Cancellations and emendations. The four sheets are enclosed in a ruled double sheet notepaper, with the handwritten title. The title has been underlined and there is a line in red ink at the end of the text.
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