DS, one page, 8.5 x 13.5, April 8, 1936. Document confirming Howard’s purchase from Wissner & Sons of “a certain musical instrument described as follows: One Pianette…Wood Mah. together with 2% New York Sales Tax $2.09—bench valued at $5.00 at the agreed price of One Hundred Six and 59/100 Dollars.” Signed at the conclusion by Shemp Howard, Charles E. Wissner, and a witness. Shemp has also outlined a comedy sketch of a boxing match on the reverse, writing: “I can’t see him, hit him from memory. He can’t hurt us. Bell rings, start to fight, yelling—cut to referee, counting. One two button my shoe, three four open the door. 1 2 3 4 5 6, uh! uh!, 7-8 woof woof.” In very good condition, with partial separations to folds, a few small edge tears, toning to edges, and some show-through from writing to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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