Very rare DS, boldly signed “Judy Garland,” and “Ethel M. Garland,” twelve pages, 8.5 x 11, June 30, 1939. Agreement between Loew’s Incorporated and Robern Sportswear Inc. concerning “an agreement dated March 4, 1939, Licensor acquired from Maud G. Baum [author L. Frank Baum’s widow] the sole and exclusive right…to exploit and use said work and the characters thereof for commercial purposes of any and all kinds…Licensee desires to manufacture, process and distribute children’s skirts and suits…which will represent characters in the said work,” under a commercial tie up with the Wizard of Oz. Contract states Loew’s will receive “4 1/2 % of the selling price of all quantities of said skirts and suits and an amount equal to 1/2% of the selling price of said skirts and suits to Judy Garland, a minor, and her mother., Mrs. Ethel M. Garland.” Nicely signed at the bottom of the last page “Judy Garland” and by her mother “Mrs. Ethel M. Garland,” underneath, as Garland was only 17 at the time. In very good condition, with expected document wear. Document is accompanied by its original detached light blue wrappers, with "Agreement Re: 'The Wizard of Oz,” typed on the front. Just a mere six weeks later, The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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