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DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 11, 1938. Addition to a trust estate from an agreement two years earlier, between Hemingway and Gus Pfieffer. If either party knew what was to come two years after signing this document, the item would probably not exist. Ernest Hemingway signed the bottom of this trust agreement wherein his second wife’s wealthy uncle, Gus Pfieffer, agreed as “Donor” to place twenty-two shares of William R. Warner & Co. stock in the control of Hemingway as trustee. Two years later, Hemingway divorced Pfieffer’s niece, Pauline. In pertinent part, the document reads: “I, as Donor, am delivering herewith to you, as Trustee … twenty-two (22) shares of William R. Warner & Co., Inc., Second Preferred Stock, having a par value of $100 per share to be held by you under the same trusts.” Hemingway’s signature is simply gorgeous, and Pfieffer also signed the piece. The document is in fine condition with light creasing to the bottom and a penciled notation along the top. At least up until he divorced their daughter, the Pfieffers were very kind to Hemingway, and they even bought the pair a home in Key West, Florida, where it is estimated Hemingway wrote about 70% of his works! Of course, the house has since been converted into a museum. RRAuction COA.
