Two items: a DS, 8.5 x 14, two pages, December 4, 1963, a popular songwriter's contract between Hollis Music, Inc., and Silverstein relating to the sale and assignment of original musical compositions entitled: "Elissa," "Fat Man's Back in Town," "Annabella," "The Whistlin' Song," and "Go Back, Learn How to Use That Thing." Silverstein signs at the conclusion of the second page in blue ballpoint, and has struck through two song titles on the attached "Schedule A" sheet, adding his initials, "S. S.," to both edits. The second item is an off-white 9 x 12 sheet bearing numerous handwritten notes made in black ink by Silverstein on both sides. The front features facial sketches of bald men and a humorous note: "If you are curious about the 3 musical chords that accompany this ditty song or the highly dramatic electric presentation that Shel Silverstein gives it then—rush out & buy this Songs & Stories Album. If you are not curious go look in the mirror and ask yourself 'What kind of shallow person am I—Who has no curiosity?" The reverse side features several phone numbers and a numbered list detailing a progression of a child's activities: "1. He Walks, 2. He sees swing, 3. Head opens—crack, 4. Kid's head up, 5. Kid climbing out, 6. Kid jumps down, 7. Kid runs, 8. Kid swings, 9. Kid runs back, 10. Kid climbs, 11. Kid closes head, 12. He leaves—smiling," with the last line a sketch of a disgruntled face, which matches another at the end of the sixth line. Along the right side appears to be a short poem: "I shall draw you pretty pictures / I shall tell/show you pretty tales/things / Like / And birds with broken wings." In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and light staining.Format: Group Lot