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Abbott and Costello

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Abbott and Costello

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Auction Date:2011 Oct 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
DS, signed “Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, March 2, 1951. Agreement between the comedy team and Universal Pictures. In part: “In connection with the television program in which you are to appear and which is to be presented and broadcast by television on March 11, 1951…you have requested our consent to the use by you on said program of an impersonation of the character of the ‘Frankenstein Monster’…We hereby consent to the use of you an impersonation of said character…Said character shall be impersonated on said program by Mr. Lon Chaney, Jr. The make-up and wardrobe to be used by Mr. Chaney in connection therewith shall be subject to our approval and shall be submitted or referred to us for such approval prior to the broadcast of said program.” Creasing and wrinkling, staple holes at the top, and two filing holes, otherwise fine condition. Outstanding association between one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedy duos…and one of its most celebrated monsters.