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Beatles

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:18,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Beatles

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Auction Date:2012 Jan 26 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Chauffeur work order, 5 x 7, dated December 2, 1963, instructing the chauffeur, ‘Mr. Berry,’ to pick up the Beatles at the ATV Studios in Elstree and bring them to the Grosvenor House to perform at the ‘Stars’ Organisation for Spastics’ at 9:15 pm. Signed in black ballpoint, “Beatles Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison.” Order also shows the start and finish time of the run, as well as beginning and ending mileage. Form is attached to an identical size sheet of cardstock. In very good condition, with scattered toning from adhesive, Ringo and John’s signatures light, but still legible, light intersecting folds, and some mild creasing. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed, “S. Berry,” which reads, ‘These autographs were obtained on 2/12/63 by Mr. S. Berry. Mr. Berry worked for a car hire company and was asked to drive the Beatles to the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. The Beatles were playing a live gig in aid of the Spastics charity.’

A very busy schedule was in store for the Beatles on December 2, 1963, as they did double-duty with the taping of a television appearance during the day and a benefit concert appearance in the evening. Mid-morning to late-afternoon was spent rehearsing, and then taping a live appearance of the wildly popular Morecambe and Wise Show, hosted by the much-loved comedy team of Eric Morecambe and Eric Wise. Performing three songs, including the just released ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in front of a small studio audience, the show’s highlight was a comedy sketch in which the band participated. Although it wasn’t broadcast until the following April, the appearance was of great significance as it gave British television viewers their first look at The Beatles as something other than pop music sensations performing their latest hits. The hilarious, ad-libbing (which was actually scripted) and clever repartee exhibited by the group in their portrayal as ‘The Kaye Sisters’ is still regarded as their finest comedy moment. Of course, worldwide audiences would experience the same kind of comedic repartee the following summer when A Hard Day’s Night was released. With the taping of the show completed From the Elstree Studio Center where the Beatles were whisked away by limousine to a charity event fundraiser at Grosvenor House, a prestigious London Hotel, for a cabaret floor-show appearance in front of a dressed-to-the-nines audience.
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