Lot 426
Kern, Jerome. Document Signed ("Jerome Kern"). Partially printed, accomplished in typescript. One page, recto and verso, oblong quarto, New York, July 19, 1934. Being a contract. In black ink. With five horizontal folds, a small surface abrasion at upper right, and small loss to left edge. Overall, in fine condition.
Along with lyricist Bernard Dougall, Kern signs this contract arranging the Canadian copyright for the song "I'll Be Hard to Handle". A turning point in his career, it was at this point that Kern moved to Hollywood to work on the filming of his Broadway show, Roberta.
Estimated Value $275 - 375.
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