Signed printed 'Memorandum of Agreement' with typewritten additions between Anthony Blond Limited and Newman as author of 'a work provisionally entitled "ENOUGH ROPE or THE CAGE" '; and typewritten agreement between two publishers for the same work.

English novelist, born 1938. The memorandum is 4 pages on a 4to bifoliate. Several printed clauses deleted, and with the terms inserted in typescript. Two signatures: Newman's and another illegible (Blond's?), as well as that Newman's agent Robin Dalton, whose appointment is confirmed in a typewritten clause. Newman's book 'The Cage' was published by Blond in 1966. The agreement, on one side each of four 4to pages, is between Blond and Panther Books Limited. Signed by secretary and managing director of Panther Books. It is in good condition, but creased and with some fraying at foot. Remains of green tape along head.