[Holiday] Marks, Johnny. (1909-1985) Autograph Musical Quotation, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."A very fine AMQS in the hand of the composer, the opening measures of his most famous tune. Neatly penned in red ink on an 8 x 7 inch manuscript page and boldly signed. Originally a story written in 1939 by Marks' brother in law, Robert L. May, for Montgomery Ward, & Co., Inc., Chicago, the story was first printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the store at Christmas. In 1949, Marks wrote the lyrics and music for the song which was soon recorded