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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G
The Undersigned hereby agree to jointly prepare and file with regulatory
authorities a Schedule 13D and any future amendments thereto reporting each
of the undersigned's ownership of securities of American Real Estate Investment
Corporation, and hereby affirm that such Schedule 13D is being filed on behalf
of each of the undersigned.
/s/ J. Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Date: February 24, 1997 _____________________________
New York, New York J. Xxxxxx Xxxxx
/s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Date: February 24, 1997 _____________________________
New York, New York Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx