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Author, Title, Summary	Subject	Price
Norah Purcell, wife of Victor Purcell (1896-1965), University Lecturer in Far Eastern History, Cambridge (author of the T. S. Eliot parody 'The Sweeniad') [John and Edward Bumpus, London booksellers] Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Bumpus on the subject of abridged and 'retold' children's books. 8vo, 2 pp. 40 lines of text. Stamped and docketed by Bumpus. Good, on lightly aged and creased paper. A splendid diatribe. She is enclosing a cheque for £5 and asks for 'books to the value of thirty shillings to be placed to her account. 'The books written for by me some time ago have arrived;...	Book Trade History, Literature	£56.00
Norman Collins Two typed notes signed to J.G. Wilson, Chairmand of J & E Bumpus, booksellers. Novelist. One page each, 8vo. He is responding to an invitation and outlining a busy schedule. 2 items,	Book Trade History, Literature	£40.00
Norman Ginsburg Autograph letter signed and one typed letter signed, both to Sewell [Stokes], Playwright (1902-1991). The typed letter, 8 February 1967, one page, 8vo. An interesting letter. "I am back again! I have just had a note from Murray Macdonald. He tells me he is going to direct a new play by Tam and Maggie Williams, probaly [sic] in July. The Williams' want Gladys Cooper [...	Literature, Music and Theatre	£30.00
Norman Prescott-Davies (1862-1915) [The Gentlewoman] Coloured print on sateen [cotton satin] entitled 'Love's Sacrifice. "Love is a passion which kindles honor into noble acts." [N. PRESCOTT DAVIES. 1895]'. Printed in pastel colours on the shiny side of a piece of white sateen, roughly 405 x 255 mm. Dimensions of image 355 x 200 mm. Good, bright image, with a little creasing to the corners, one of which is a little dusty. Depicts a beautiful woman, in classical dress, with her arm around the waist...	Art and Architecture	£85.00
Norman Tanner [Norman C. Tanner] (1906-1982), gastric surgeon to Charing Cross Hospital [Charles Noon (d.1957), senior surgeon to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital] Autograph Letter Signed ('Norman Tanner') to Noon. 12mo, 2 pp. Good, on aged paper, with two punch-holes to top left-hand corner. Describing the qualities of his former 'chief assistant Mr Colin Craig who has taken up your Lowestoft appointment', including the comment 'I would be quite happy for him to operate on myself or one of my family'.	Science, Medicine and Technology	£38.00
Norreys Jephson O'Conor (1890-1964), Irish-American poet [Osbert Burdett; 'Maarten Maartens'] Two Autograph Letters Signed to Osbert Burdett, both on the subject of his study of the novels of the Dutch writer 'Maarten Maartens'. Both letters 4to, 2 pp. Both texts clear and complete, and both in fair condition, with dog-eared corners. In the first letter O'Conor writes that he has 'heard from Miss Maartens', and that he is sending 'Dr van Maanen's' study of the author. 'Miss Maartens suggests that you and I might meet,...	Literature	£95.00
Nowrozjee Furdoonjee [Henry Fawcett (1833-1884), English economist and politician] Autograph Letter Signed to 'Professor H. Fawcett, M.P.' 12mo, 2 pp. Monogram letterhead. Good, with light foxing. Congratulating Fawcett on his 'triumphant election to Parliament'. 'The wire will this morning have communicated this most gratifying anouncement to millions of my fellow countryment in India, who will rejoice at your victory, which will...	History	£56.00
Nuremberg Trials The charter and judgment of the Nürnberg Tribunal history and analysis (Memorandum submitted to the Secretary-General). In printed wraps, vi + 99 pages. With ownership inscription of 'Sir E. Beckett' on front wrap. Wraps are worn and creased, with some loss not affecting text. Staple-bound with minor rust to staples. Text in good condition.	History, Military and Naval History	£50.00
O. S. Fowler Amativeness: or, evils and remedies of excessive and perverted sexuality; including warning and advice to the married and single. Thirty-two pages. Octavo. In original light-blue illustrated printed wraps. A scarce item, in frail condition, with the wraps worn, spotted and frayed, particularly at the spine. Closed tears to reverse of wraps, which is stamped 'MAY BE HAD OF J.S. CROPLEY, WINDSOR'. Rust staining from staples...	Literature	£36.00
O.G. Gregory (Olinthus Gilbert). Autograph letter signed to Dulau & Co., Booksellers, Soho Square, London. One page, 8vo, with damaged address page with no loss of text, letter grubby but text clear and complete. Mathematician (1774-1841). "Gentlemen./ A week ago I sent you a remittance of £4. by the Barrack Coach, the receipt of which I requested you to announce to me by letter. As I heard nothing...	Book Trade History, Literature	£65.00