Hindu

(The Ocean of Story) Album of Press Cuttings and Letters relating to the First Publication of The Ocean of Story; Being C.H. Tawney's Translation of Somadeva's Katha Sarit Sagara, Edited by N.M. Penzer, as published by Charles J. Sawyer, London, 1924-1928, as follows: 4to., 75pp., of press cuttings, contemporary articles and letters. (Some dust staining but otherwise good). The Autograph Letters comprise:Collins (J.P.) TLs, 3pp., 8vo., with ms. postscript and corrections, from St.

Srimathi Mirabai, Indian Classical Dancer - "India's Pavlova". One page each, large 4to, good condition, the second has a representation of an Indian dancer cut from corner (present in first), with some additions in Mirabai's hand. (6 Dec.) She gives information about her activities, the tour, her studies, her performances in India and Ceylon, enclosing a photo (not present). (21 Dec.) She gives some idea of the thinking behind the tour, testing whether Indian Classical Dancing would be successful in London and Europe. Her partner has returned to India but she has her eye on another.