Lot 134
Hughes, Lanston (1902-67) American poet and short-story writer. Typed Document Signed, New York (1961), 1 page quarto. An agreement between Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. Records Division and Langston Hughes, dated July 19, 1961, to terminate an agreement that was made between the two parties on March 27, 1958. The document "relieves the other from any and all claims…obligations and liability of any and every kind including…any obligation on our part to pay you any royalties from and after the date hereof.…" Hughes was the unofficial Poet Laureate of the Harlem Renaissance. MGM made some recordings of him reading his poetry, which was influenced by the rhythms of blues and jazz.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $253 |
