841. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER (1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Perry Mason. Important D.S. 5pp. legal folio, New York, Apr. 19, 1944, a contract between Gardner and his publisher William Morrow & Co. for publication rights to Gardner's detective mystery "The D.A. Calls a Turn", Boldly signed at conclusion, as well as initialed on each page, witnessed by Gardner's secretary and future wife Jean Bethell. Very good. $200 - 300