DS, signed “Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 14, March 20, 1940. Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract between Waller and the Georgia Music Corp., transferring the rights to print “a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition…now entitled, Fats Waller’s New Piano Folio, containing: ‘Old Grand Dad’; ‘Wand’ring ’Round’; ‘Sneaking Home’; ‘Don’t Let My Castles Fall’; ‘China Jumps’; ‘Palm Garden’…In the event these numbers are published individually, Thomas Waller shall receive a royalty of three cents per copy.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Waller, adding his address, and countersigned by a representative of the company. Also initialed by Waller beside a stipulation added to the contract. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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