Letter by John Rodocanachi to Cavafy

GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0011 (1731)
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GR-OF CA CA-SF02-S01-SS01-F18-SF002-0011 (1731)
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Letter by John Rodocanachi to Cavafy
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6/3/1883
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21.5 x 33.4 cm

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Handwritten letter by John [Rodocanachi] to Cavafy in a bifolio, with notes on all sides. Extensive description of social events attended by the author during his school holiday, with details regarding the venues, the people who participated etc; mention other recreational habits (theatre). He wonders whether Cavafy is still in Istanbul. He informs him that he is going to send him a photograph of him, via Michael [Mike Th. Ralli]. (Uppingham)

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Plain paper. Black ink. Physical item wear: oxidations; small holes in the paper.

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DOI: 10.26256/ca-sf02-s01-ss01-f18-sf002-0011
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PERSONAL PAPERS
Correspondence of C. P. Cavafy
Personal correspondence
Incoming correspondence
Incoming correspondence by Mike Ralli, John Rodocanachi, Stephen Schilizzi