CAIN, James M. and Alfred A. Knopf
Original Book Contract for James M. Cain's book, Love's Lovely Counterfeit, Signed by Alfred Knopf
Four-page, preprinted partially printed document, dated 21 May 1942. Purchase, Rights, and Royalties agreement between James M. and Alfred A. Knopf for Cain's book, Love's Lovely Counterfeit. Signed by Alfred Knopf and a witness (but not by Cain), with some of the contract stipulations struck in red. Near fine with a couple of small stains to pages 2 and 3. In a manila envelope with Cain's Hyattsville address stamped at the top left corner, and "Love's Lovely Counterfeit / Contract / Knopf" written in ink, in Cain's hand, across the front. Cain's personal copy, probably placed in the envelope some time after the contract was signed, as the author's 1942 Hollywood address is noted on the contract.
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