^Lot 884 Duke Ellington

Mimeographed DS, signed in ink by Ellington, four pages, 8.5 x 14, March 6, 1946. Agreement between Lawrence Brown and Ellington’s company Tempo Music, with Tempo agreeing to publish the song ‘Transblucency’ with Brown and Ellington sharing receiving 50% of the royalties. Signed on the last page by Ellington and Brown, and also signed by Daniel James, “DJ.” Uniform toning to all pages, scattered foxing, primarily to first two pages, and torn staple holes to top edges, otherwise very good condition.