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Astrid Kirchherr Liverpool Days Signed Book Set
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1994. This is a twin book set that first includes: “Liverpool Days,” a limited edition hardcover deluxe book, signed by Astrid Kirchherr (and Max Scheler). Great inclusion of many photos that were almost never seen of The Beatles (on stage and off), and a gritty yet realistic look at Liverpool and its teenager’s lifestyles. 122 pages. The second book in this set is “Golden Dreams.” Although similar to “Liverpool Days,” it peers into the early success of The Beatles and its effect on the city that created them. This limited edition (332/2500) set of books is also signed by Astrid & Max in black marker. Both books are 10 x 11” in custom slip-case. EX. The “Golden Days” book has a corner dent, that mildly affects the inside pages of the book as well.
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Ringo Starr Signed Postcards From the Boys Book
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
The word ‘deluxe’ does not even come close to doing this special book justice. It is a 2 x 10 x 11” hardcover book designed like a photo album. Each page contains exact reproductions of postcards that were correspondence from the other Beatles to Ringo. Most are from John and Yoko, Paul and Linda, and George. The postcards are serious, ironic and sentimental too. The reproductions are fantastic. There are 53 reproduced cards (front and back) on display. But wait, there’s more! The book comes with a real 6 x 9” postcard signed by Ringo (in black marker) made especially for this book, which was limited to only 350 copies (a very low run for a limited edition of any kind). Plus a Lenticular insert of Ringo and “the boys.” This comes in a tin, plastic-coated, fire engine red slipcase that’s designed like a British postal drop box! Also comes with a sheet of Beatles stamps and two small 3 x 5” Ringo postcards for you to mail to your friends. NRMT.
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Paul McCartney Signed "Blackbird Singing" Book
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
A hardcover UK printing of Paul’s 2001 book release, “Blackbird Singing.” Signed by Paul on the edition numbering page in black fountain pen. This is a collected work of poems by Paul from 1965-1999. It includes classic Beatle songs, as well as never before published poems in a 186 page volume. #147/250. Measures 1 x 6 x 9” in NRMT condition with hardcover slipcase.
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George Harrison Signed "Live in Japan" Book Set
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Super deluxe, limited edition book & CD set, signed in blue fountain pen by George Harrison on the title page. This is number 1873 of a 3500 limited edition. The huge 272 page full color book is a fully documented account of George’s Japanese Tour with Eric Clapton in 1991. There are some special enclosures as well: three guitar picks with George-isms such as “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” a laminate pass on a 12” chain, and a sticker pass. A double CD set of the tour comes with this as well. Comes in a large sturdy slipcase that measures 2.5 x 10 x 14”. NRMT. Comes with L.O.A. from the book’s press of origin.
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George Harrison Signed I Me Mine Book
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 2,600.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
1980. The most collectible and desired book in the Genesis Publications line is George Harrison’s “I Me Mine.” The 400 page book is the entire incredible history of George’s musical life, with foot notes and L.O.A. of lyrics. Some of the lyrics have been pictured written out in long hand on various “scraps of paper,” giving the book a “home grown” feel as if it were a personal diary. The title page is signed in black fountain pen by George Harrison, and this one is numbered “1749” in a limited edition of “2000.” Comes in a hardcover slip-case. NRMT. Stunning.
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The Beatles Original Cartoon Art by Ron Campbell
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
Another delightful piece of original artwork by Ron Campbell. Campbell helped create and draw the animated Beatles in the 1965 ABC television cartoon series, as well as the “Yellow Submarine” feature film. The true spirit of the original cartoon series is to be found in this hand-drawn 11 x 14” illustration. It is perfectly framed and double matted to 21 x 24”. A true collector's item. MT.
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The Beatles Framed Art Display
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
Super deluxe original artistic rendition of The Beatles ‘65, by Ron Campbell, who is the man who helped animate and draw The Beatles in their ABC cartoon series as well as in the feature “Yellow Submarine.” The colorful hand done 11 x 14” artwork is beautifully matted and framed along with a Beatles ‘65 album sleeve. Framed to 23 x 31”. MT.
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The Beatles "Big Night Out" Ltd Edition Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
2006. There was definitely ‘no rest for the weary’ on February 23rd, 1964 as The Beatles taped their second appearance on the UK’s ABC variety show “Big Night Out,” just a day after their triumphant return from their first visit to the U.S. The Beatles performed six songs and participated in three skits with show hosts Mike and Bernie Winters. They are seen in this photograph during a rare, relaxing moment. Written in pencil on the lower border of this print is “1/25” and “Big Night Out.” This 21 x 17” photograph, taken from Mark Hayward’s book “The Beatles Unseen,” comes with an L.O.A., and is matted and framed to 29.5 x 29.5”. MT.
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George Harrison Framed Art Display
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
Artist Ron Campbell has the distinction of being one of only two people that worked on the animation art for The Beatles animated series and the feature length “Yellow Submarine” animated feature from 1968. Campbell worked on many other cartoons, including The Smurfs and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This framed display pays tribute to George Harrison found in the talented artwork of Campbell. The illustration is approximately 8 x 10” and recreates the “George” from the “Yellow Submarine” days perfectly! The art is framed and mounted in a beautiful museum quality frame. Also in the display is a matching colored vinyl 45 rpm record of “Taxman.” Framed to 22 x 30”. MT.
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The Beatles Framed Art Display
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,000.00
A tremendous example of the art of Ron Campbell--the man who animated both The Beatles A.B.C. TV cartoon as well as the feature film, “Yellow Submarine”. Here, Ron took one of The Beatles 1990’s lithographs, featuring the Magical Mystery Tour LP cover. He added, in his own hand, full color drawings (in pen and colored ink) of The Beatles as they were in “Yellow Submarine” on the border! Lithograph with art is 23 x 28”. This is framed to 34 x 36” and is museum quality! MINT.
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The Beatles Stairway To Success Ltd Edition Photo
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
2006. Take a close look at this photograph snapped on January 24th, 1963 at Liverpool’s NEMS record store and you’ll note a poster declaring “Please Please Me” as one record “you can’t be without,” and another for an upcoming Valentine’s Day concert starring Billy J. Kramer and The Coasters. NEMS was a natural location for The Beatles to sign copies of their just released single “Please Please Me” since the Whitechapel location was owned by Beatles manager, Brian Epstein. The Beatles also performed a short acoustic set for the assembled fans. Written in pencil on the lower border of this print is ‘1/25’ and ‘Stairway To Success’. The 21 x 21” photo, taken from Mark Hayward’s’ book, “The Beatles Unseen,” comes with L.O.A. and is matted and framed to 30 x 30”. MT.
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The Beatles Richard Avedon Alternate Posters (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 200.00 - 500.00
1969. This alternate set of Richard Avedon Beatles portrait posters utilizes outtake poses taken from the same photo session that produced the black and white photo banner poster. The inclusion of “FOTO AVEDON” along bottom border suggests they were offered in Germany’s Stern magazine. Ultra-rare, too! 16” x 20”, MT. with machine folds for mailing.
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The Beatles Richard Avedon Poster Set (5)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
1967. The classic set of psychedelic posters from the camera wizardry of Richard Avedon. Originally published in LOOK in the USA, this set is the Stern Magazine in West Germany version which is slightly smaller at 18 x 27”. NRMT. A near perfect example of these posters.
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John Lennon Bust by Esco
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1980. One of the rarest of the Esco statuary is this John Lennon portrait bust. Incredibly life-like, and looks just like cast bronze! Life sized as well. The back of this ceramic piece says “Neal Martz MFG Esco Co.” Approx. 10 x 14”. EX/NM. There are a few minor scrapes in the painted finish.
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The Beatles and Others Peter Max Cardboard Poster
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1967. This spectacular and freak-o-delic poster is one of Peter Max’s most exciting collages. Max incorporates The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, The Mamas and the Papas, Grateful Dead, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Donovan into this work, titled “Audio D.N.A.” This poster has been mounted on cardboard. This is one of the hardest to find Peter Max posters. 24 x 36”. VG+. with a few tiny tack holes on the four corners and two corner tip dents. Some mild edge wear on the bottom edge.
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John Lennon "Monkey" Neon Art Sign
Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00
This limited edition (297/395) neon art sign is based on a drawing by John Lennon. The simplistic lines show a playful monkey. When plugged in, a rainbow effect glows and shifts the image, making the monkey “come to life.” Another stunning neon-art sign based on the art of John Lennon! Fully licensed by the Lennon Estate. Approx. 2 x 9 x 15”. NRMT.
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John Lennon Top Ten Club Photo Signed by Pete Best
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
This limited edition photograph (#2/20) was taken by Peter Bruchmann during The Beatles three-month residence at Peter Eckhorn’s recently opened Top Ten Club in Hamburg, Germany. Between March 27th and July 2nd, The Beatles amassed a total of 535 hours on stage. George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe are both seen seated behind Lennon in this historic photograph. To top it off, this photograph has been signed by the Beatles’ drummer at the time, Pete Best. 12 x 16”, MT.
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The Beatles "Screaming in Liverpool" Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1963. The Fab Four mimic their screaming fans during a visit to Liverpool’s Empire Theatre for their Christmas concert on December 22, 1963. The 12 x 16” photo was recently printed on Fujicolor paper from the original negative. MT.
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The Beatles in London Photos (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 80.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. The Fab Four are seen here with Ed Sullivan, and Peter, Paul & Mary at the Les Ambassadeurs Hotel in London on April 17, 1964. Sullivan traveled to London to film an interview with the group during the filming of “A Hard Day’s Night.” The interview and a clip from the movie were aired on the May 24, 1964 edition of The Ed Sullivan Show. The 12 x 16” photos were recently printed from the original negatives. MT.
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The Beatles Christmas Show Photographs, 1964 (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. The Beatles are captured here during their three-week stand at London’s Hammersmith Odeon for their second round of Christmas season concerts. The cast photo pictures the Yardbirds, Freddie & The Dreamers, Elkie Brooks and a host of others. The 12 x 16” photos were printed from the original negatives. MT.
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The Beatles "Our World" Photographs (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1967. These three photographs were taken during the press-call held on June 24, 1967, a day before the worldwide “Our World” telecast where the Beatles would debut “All You Need Is Love.” These 12 x 16” photos were recently printed from the original negatives. MT.
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The Beatles 1963 Weston-Super Mare Photographs (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1963. The Fab Four are shown here in late July ‘63 in the coastal town of Weston-Super-Mare where they were ensconced for a six-day round of concerts at the Odeon Cinema. These 12 x 16” were printed from the original negatives of local photographer, G.D. Smith. During the Weston visit, The Beatles granted permission to several photographers, including their favorite lens-man Dezo Hoffman, to document their visit. MT.
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The Beatles "A Day In The Life" Photographs, 1967 (6)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1967. On February 10, 1967 photographer Larry Ellis captured these outstanding images at Abbey Road Studios during the five hour recording session which resulted in the unforgettable 24 bar orchestral crescendo that can be heard on “A Day In The Life”. Besides the 40 orchestra members, a number of friends and fellow musicians were on hand including Mike Nesmith of the Monkees who is seen in three of these exquisite photographs. These limited edition 14 x 17” photographs, printed on Fujicolor professional paper, are each numbered (5/50) and signed by Larry Ellis.
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The Beatles Strawberry Fields Penny Lane Photos
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1967. The Beatles are seen at Knole Park near Sevenoaks, Kent, on January 30-31, 1967, and again on February 7th during filming of their ground-breaking “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” promotional films. Neil Aspinall, Mal Evans, and director Peter Goldman are among those, besides The Beatles, seen in several of the photos. The photos were taken by Don Long who owned the production company hired to work on the film. The 12 x 16” photos were recently printed from the original negatives. MT.
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The Beatles Photos (5)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
Five 12 x 16” photos of the Beatles printed from the original negatives.
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The Beatles with The Maharishi Photos (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
Collection of four 12 x 16” photographs printed from the original negatives.
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The Beatles Outside Abbey Road Studios Photos (25)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1967. This splendid collection of candid snapshots from early 1967 was taken by persistent Beatles fans outside Abbey Road Studios during the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” recording sessions. The 3 x 3” photos are printed from the original negatives on Fujicolor paper.
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John Lennon "Magical Mystery Tour" Photos (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1967. Lennon is seen in these four photos from September 13, 1967, on the Holywell Cliffs near the Cornish resort of Newquay during the filming of “Magical Mystery Tour.” Unfortunately, the sequence (featuring a bevy of beauties) ended up on the cutting room floor. The 8 x 10” photos were recently printed from original negatives. MT.
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono At Tittenhurst Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1968. John and Yoko are seen outside their Tittenhurst Park estate in Kenwood in this beautiful 12 x 16” color photograph recently printed from the original negative. MT.
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The Beatles Lux Soap Box w/ Inflatable Doll Offer
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1966. A classic offer on the back of this 2.5 x 2.5 x 4” empty box of Lux Beauty Bar soap! The inflatable cartoon Beatles dolls were offered here if you sent “two wrappers and $2.00.” Offer expires March 1967. EX.
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The Beatles Photo Belt Buckles (12)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,200.00
One dozen, mint and unused belt buckles from the early 1970’s. Each one is approx. 2 x 3” in gold tone metal with a laminated inset photo of The Beatles. MT.
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The Beatles Australian Belt with Buckle
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Vintage, yet possibly unlicensed, leather belt and gold tone buckle is pretty interesting. Kooky bug design and “four screaming heads” buckle that was made in Australia. Belt 1.5” x 37”. Buckle is 2 x 3”.
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The Beatles Nylons (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Four vintage 1960’s packages of nylons, possibly unlicensed, and pretty rare. “Kinder Mini Hose” made in the U.K. only. 5 x 7”. One package is perfect; the other three have creases or rippling.
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The Beatles Packaged Nylons (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1964. These textured and luxury brown nylon stockings are sealed in their original packaging, and original Ballito box. Not only does it have The Beatles faces and faux signatures printed on the package, but they also have a textured imprint design of a “Beatle with guitar” around the seam! Made in the U.K. 7 x 9”. NRMT.
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The Beatles Trivets in Box (11)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1964. Although these were not licensed, they still look great! You get two different versions (5 of one and 6 of the other) ceramic tile trivets in the original shipping box. These were made by Pic-Plaque in the U.K. and their royal looking logo is printed on the bottom of each one. Each trivet is approx. 5 x 5” and framed in a plastic holder. MT.
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The Beatles Phonograph with Original Box
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 13,000.00
1964. One of the most sought after Beatles items, and we have it here with the original display box! This Beatles phonograph cost a steep $29.95 in the early 1960’s, so not many were purchased at the time. The phonograph has four speeds (16, 33, 45 and 78 rpm) and a great inside cover picture of The Beatles. This also comes with the cardboard display box which in itself has some great graphics on the front and back.
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The Beatles Deck of Playing Cards
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. Standard deck of playing cards, sealed in the original box. The cards picture John, Paul, George and Ringo on the backs in black & white. Uncommon. NMRT.
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The Beatles Colorforms Kit
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1966. Colorforms has been making these kits since the late 1950’s, and after hundreds of different subjects, the one of The Beatles still remains the most valuable! Splendid kit based on the King Features cartoon series, with the boys figures in different colors and the back drop looks like a stage. This comes with all the pieces to have The Beatles do a private concert for you! .75 x 8 x 12”. VG/EX. The box lid has one small tear between the “A” and “T.” There is a light crease on the lid and a tiny corner split. Inside, four small music notes are missing from the pieces. Overall, a nice example of this kit!
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The Beatles John Lennon Halloween Costume
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00
1964. Deluxe John costume has flocked (fuzzy) hair mask and comes with an unusually high quality costume made of nylon and flannel. 4 x 11 x 13” each. Ben Cooper, Inc. VG+. The box window is torn, the costume has some discoloration, and the mask is clean but has a slight warp to its shape. Box has slight water stain.
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The Beatles Wing Dings Sneakers in Box
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
1964. This is one pair of pointy toed canvas deck shoes with a repeat design of The Fab Four, also known as ‘Wing Dings!’ They even come with the original box and Wing Dings’ wrapping paper inside of it. Box size is 4 x 6 x 12”. EX/NM. Sneakers are unused, but have some mild spots here and there from age and the box has some light creases and a few blemishes, but both of these problems are common with this item.
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The Beatles Air Flite Case
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Deluxe vinyl case, with zipper and strap handles, were made by the Air Flite company, (who also made the lunchboxes and record cases). It is made of shiny black vinyl with the classic Beatles logo, on the front. 5 x 13” in diameter. VG/EX. The strap handle has been replaced.
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The Beatles Tin Litho Tray Framed Display
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
This is the vintage original version of this classic tray. It says Made in Great Britain. (The reproduction says Made in England). This also has the original Worcester Ware label on back. Tray has colorful Beatles image and is framed to perfection (to 21 x 21”) in a double matte in a shadowbox. The tray has a few hairline scratches and is EX., the display is MT.
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The Beatles Four Pop Guitar in Framed Display
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
The original classic 1964 plastic Mastro Beatles guitar (approx. 2 x 6 x 21”) is framed in a spectacular shadowbox display, along with the 5 x 8” instruction sheet (usually missing from the guitar).Framed to 23 x 33”. MT.
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The Beatles Mastro Junior Guitar
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1964. Here is the U.S. version of the classic Beatles junior guitar with all the original strings! It has all four Beatles images printed on the body and the head. 2” deep x 15” long. It is made of bright pink and red plastic. Mfd. by Mastro. EX/NM. One light hairline crack on the back of the neck that is not easy to see at all.
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The Beatles Big Beat Bongos with Original Box
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
The Beatles Big Beat Bongos featured here look to be in “shelf stock” condition, as the bongos look virtually unused! The bongos come with the original instructions, (bongos can be difficult to operate!), and the original cardboard insert for holding the drums in place. The flame red plastic bongos in particular are in such crisp condition due to the decals on the bongos that look to be in as mint condition as they could ever be. MT. The display box included here is pretty solid as well. It has a die-cut top for store display purposes, and is made by the Binghampton Container, Co. The box size is 7 x 8 x 14”. EX/NM. There is some light peeling on the flip-up die-cut on the box top as well. Box also has a few light creases, light scuffs and one very faint water stain on the same top area. The instruction booklet has been folded in half. Overall, the box is solid and looks great. This is one of the rarest and most desirable toy instruments in the correct box, and has fetched $10,000 to $11,000 in prior auctions. The box has some small and neatly written names of The Beatles on the top of the box. (Note: The writing is in pencil and CAN be erased. We have elected not to erase it ourselves and would advise to have a professional do the erasing, which we can assist with.)
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The Traveling Wilburys Guitar
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1989. Coinciding with the great success of 1988’s platinum album, “Traveling Wilburys: Volume One,” comes this special Traveling Wilburys guitar designed by Gretsch Guitars; a natural choice given George Harrison’s (Nelson Wilbury) storied connection to Gretsch during the height of Beatlemania. Sold in stores in 1989/90, the single pick solid-body guitar features graphics used on the album cover. This one is near mint in the original box that features the Traveling Wilburys logo. Comes with two guitar straps as well.
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The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Alarm Clock
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00
The Yellow Submarine Alarm Clock by Sheffield is one of the absolute favorite pieces to many collectors. It has a groovy psychedelic tin litho outer casing and a picture of The Beatles and their Yellow Submarine on the clock face. Approx. 1.5 x 3 x 4”. EX. One screw/post from the right bell is missing. There is a pint scuff on the bell also. Aside from this clock runs and looks great!
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The Beatles Yellow Submarine Bicycle Seat
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
1968. Made by Huffy, the Yellow Submarine bikes were only produced in a girl’s model. In general very few have were produced, sold and survived. The seat is in nice shape and seems unused. Up until about 10 years ago, these were nearly unseen. NM with a tiny split on the underside edge of the vinyl (that will never show when displayed).
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The Beatles Yellow Sub Photo Album & Scrapbook
Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
1968. This photo album and scrapbook are two of the more elusive Yellow Submarine stationary items. The photo album is a three ring binder meant to hold photo pages. The cover is a scene with The Beatles as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Needless to say, this is an extremely rare piece! It measures 1.5 x 7.5 x 9.5 “. The very hard to find scrapbook is 12 x 14” with 24 blank pages. Mfd. by A & M Leatherline. VG+. The photo album cover has some fading (which is the nature of these, as we have had them in this exact condition before). Also, some light surface wear and one corner edge ding. The litho and color on the scrapbook is almost perfect, however the cover has come loose, with the side seam separation and splitting to the edge. Overall, this should display well.
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The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Lot (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1968. Two classic and vintage Yellow Submarine items: one sheet of stickers (“Popstickles”) 9 x 12” and one cardboard light switch plate (which is cardboard) 6 x 12”. Both are sealed. EX/NM.
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The Beatles Yellow Submarine Model Kit
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1968. The original model kit in the box and it’s sealed! Model kit also comes with a Beatles plastic backdrop clear “plaques” (with color inserts). 3 x 6 x 9”. MPC, Co. The kit is Mint, and sealed. EX/NM. Box has some slight crushing on the lower left bottom and side.
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The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Lobby Card Set (8)
Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1968. Complete set of eight colorful lobby cards from the original release of The Beatles first animated feature film by King Features. This is the smaller lobby card set that is 8 x 10”. (As a rule lobby card sets came in two sizes; 8 x 10” and 11 x 14”). EX. Some mild handling on the cards.
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"Yellow Submarine" Lunchbox Proof Sheet
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
This framed display holds one of the original tin litho proof sheets originally used to make the 1968 King Seeley lunch box! This is framed and matted beautifully to 14 x 23”. Mint.
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The Beatles Pink Disk-Go-Case
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1965. The classic 45 record tote never looked better! This snappy magenta/pink model is in almost unused condition as well. Approx. 8 x 8” in diameter. Made by Charter Industries. A few minor scuffs here and there. NRMT.
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The Beatles "Yellow Sub" Complete Trading Card Set
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1968. This small yet colorful set is complete was made in the U.K. made by the Primrose Confectionary, Co. Each card is 1.25 x 2.50”. Fifty cards in all. Uncommon to find an entire set. EX.
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The Beatles Lunchboxes and Thermoses (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1965/1968. Nice set of the original Beatles metal lunch boxes & thermoses. First is the earlier Aladdin lunch box and thermos (the thermos even pictures The Beatles in their Shea Stadium outfits!). Next is the later King Seeley classic Yellow Submarine lunch box and thermos. VG/EX. The 1965 box has general rim wear (and a few tiny dents), with some mild scratches. The thermos is clean with only a few tiny specks of wear. The Yellow Sub box has general wear, scratches, dings, small dents and the ghosting of the former owner’s name written neatly on one side. The thermos has a few spots of wear and some tiny scratches.
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The Beatles Kaboodle Blue Kit
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
1964. Back in the days of serious lunch box collecting, this Kaboodle Kit was the “Hope Diamond” of all vinyl lunch boxes! The main reason that it was so hard to find was that the Beatle collectors were already on the trail, making this a “toughie” to find for everybody! This one is a nice example if you are still in need of one. 4 x 7 x 9”. VG+/EX. The right side edge (of the lid) has some neat splitting and some tiny dings to the corner tips. Also some adhesive residue (where a price sticker was) on the top (easy to remove). Otherwise, the front is in unusually clean condition, making this fine for display.
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The Beatles Prototype Bobb'n Head Nodders with Box
Start Price: 2,250.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
1964. This is a real rarity. This set of Beatle Bobb’n Head car mascots are the original prototypes! The box is as well. Here the first casts are made and hand-painted, but the company still needs to work out the details. The models look pretty close to the mass marketed ones that we are all too familiar with. The prototypes still need the official signatures, and in that space on these bases you will see a distinctly different lettering, hand done in cursive. The bottom of all four bases has “© 1964 Car Mascots, Inc. ... Los Angeles, Calif.” written on the bottom in fine point marker instead of being printed on. The paint job on these seems to be a little bit brighter than you would normally find, and Ringo’s drumsticks are made of softer copper wires. The box is carefully silk-screen printed in the color and style of the final lithographed box. The inside lid has pencil lines notating where the die-cut windows should be shaped/cut. You have seen the original nodders many times, and you have seen the giant sized versions of these nodders a few times, but you have never seen these before! A truly one-of-a-kind set! EX/NM. The box has some minor edge wear and one small neat tear on one edge. There is some yellow pencil or marker coloring on the middle division line of the box as well. The nodders are perfect.
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The Beatles U.K. Small Vinyl Purse
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Small 4 x 7” zippered purse made of very heavy “they-don’t-make-it-like-this-anymore” vinyl. The lithographed pattern shows an incredibly detailed Beatles illustration throughout, as well as the required faux signatures. EX with a few light stains on each side. Uncommon and only made in the U.K.
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The Beatles Canvas Hand Bag
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Super mod design for this vintage Beatles hand bag. The repeat design of Beatle heads & printed signatures cover the canvas bag entirely. The bag also has a gold tone handle and zippered pouch on the side. This also comes with the original tag (with a price sticker from “Kisber’s $2.00”). 10 x 10”. EX/NM. There is some very light staining that is probably from age/moisture, on the edge of the zipper area and one side edge of the bag. Otherwise, this looks perfect and is unused.
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The Beatles White Vinyl Purse
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Classic Beatles clutch bag is white with a patent leather brown strap handle. It’s made of soft “alligator” vinyl. 5.5 x 10”. EX/NM.
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The Beatles Shoulder Bag
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
1964. This is a black zippered canvas shoulder bag with a 30” plastic strap. The front states “The Fabulous Beatles” and shows all Fab Four on front. On the reverse is the four famous signature style names shown very large in lightly multi-colored printing. This bag is extremely rare as well. It is the first one we’ve ever had. 5 x 9 x 14”. EX/NM. Some minor scuffs on front litho.
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The Beatles 1964 School Bag
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
We are delighted to offer one of the super rarities of all (1964 fully licensed by NEMS) Beatles memorabilia; the school bag. This item is extremely hard to find, and only a very few have ever surfaced. It’s made of faux cowhide on the inside, with vinyl coated exterior that is in nice clean condition. VG+. The shoulder strap is missing. The lithographed area with the images of The Beatles does have some surface wear, however this still looks presentable, and since the chance to bid on one of these may never come up again-- allowances for condition flaws should certainly be taken into account. 3 x 8 x 12”.
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The Beatles Bobb'n Head Nodders (set of 4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1964. This is the standard size original 1960’s set of the classic nodders (a.k.a. car mascots). These are getting harder to find in sets with each passing year. They are hand painted and made of composition (a plaster/paper amalgam used to make marionettes, toys and puppets). 8” tall each. VG/EX. Ringo is missing one drumstick, and there is a scuff on his nameplate.
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The Beatles Remco Dolls (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. A nice set of all four with the instruments! These 4” tall Remco car mascots always make for a great display no matter how many times you see them. This set is the “hard body” versions and the hair is in excellent condition as well. The instruments are in good condition with only a few touches of paint wear. NM.
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The Beatles Red Purse
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. A nice example of The Beatles vinyl purse in fire-engine red. It’s made of heavy textured vinyl and has The Beatles logo and faces lithographed on the front. EX. Aside from the draw-string chord missing, this is in perfect condition!
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The Beatles 1965 Shea Stadium Concert Poster
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
1965. Without question, the most famous, most important and certainly, most historically significant Beatles concert was their August 15, 1965, appearance at New York’s Shea Stadium; the concert setting new standards as to the way popular music was promoted and perceived by the masses from that point forward. It was Brian Epstein’s vision to hold concerts in large outdoor venues on The Beatles 1965 summer tour of North America; a vision Epstein shared with promoter Sid Bernstein during the 1964 summer tour “…next time we come to America we will play and fill outdoor stadiums.” The Beatles played their thirty-minute, twelve-song set to nearly 60,000, mostly screaming, hysterical fans at Shea; the benchmark event ushering in the age of “stadium rock” during the height of “Beatlemania” in America. John Lennon, in conversation with Sid Bernstein, exclaimed “…You Know, Sid, Shea Stadium…I saw the top of the mountain.” The Beatles, figuratively, did see the top of the “mountain” as they were transported to Shea Stadium by helicopter from the Manhattan waterfront, flown over the city, then to the roof of the World’s Fair building adjacent to Shea; the final 100-yards to the stadium tunnel accomplished via Wells-Fargo armored truck; some of the aerial action captured on film and seen on ABC-TV in the one-hour documentary special “The Beatles At Shea Stadium.” In the process, the concert set world records for attendance (55,600), gross receipts ($304,000), and performer’s share ($160,000); the television special also garnering notoriety as being the first event of any kind (live or in the studio) to be filmed with eight cameras; further proof that The Beatles were setting new standards at every turn! Only four of these 11 x 17” heavy cardboard gems advertising the most famous concert in rock n roll history are known to have survived the years. While The Beatles share the poster with four more British bands who were stars in their own rite; this poster is the only poster on which the legendary 1965 event is advertised. Incidentally, fewer examples of this 1965 poster exist (four) than the renowned 1966 Shea Stadium poster which holds the world record price for a concert poster ($132,000) of which seven are known. This example is evenly aged with some water spotting primarily on the lower left quadrant and bottom half of the left border. Three of four corners have light wrinkles or minor fraying. Three quarters of the reverse has white paper attached from being mounted at one time.
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The Beatles Candlestick Cardboard Ticket Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
1966. This is a promotional ticket giveaway poster for the return visit of the Beatles to San Franciscos Candlestick Park on August 29th, 1966. A terrific item that is sure to draw lots of attention, so dont forget to register in Downtown San Jose (er, we mean at ItsOnlyRocknRoll.com) to place your bid. Only the second time weve ever seen this stunning item. The first one we had sold for over $3,000 a few years back. 11 x 14, NRMT.
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The Beatles Unused 1966 Dodger Stadium Ticket
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
1966. Check out this unused press box ticket for the next to last-ever Beatles concert! Besides the 1965 Shea Stadium concert (55,600), the Dodger Stadium throng ranks as the third largest (45,000) to see a Beatles concert. 50,000 were drawn to the July 4, ‘66 evening performance in Manila, the Philippines, while 44,600 were on hand for the ‘66 Shea Stadium concert. This superb example is MT. 5 x 1.5”
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The Beatles Forest Hills Unused Concert Ticket
Start Price: 1,250.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
1964. The Beatles made a triumphant return to New York City for a pair of sold-out concerts at the 16,000 seat Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens on August 28th and 29th. They had made television history the previous February with their Ed Sullivan Show debut; an appearance which introduced Beatlemania to 73 million viewers! We have been able to document four surviving examples of unused Forest Hills tickets in our inquiries. This unused ticket is from the first night’s concert on August 28th. As superb an example as one could ever expect to find, the 4 x 1.5” unused ticket exhibits only the slightest hint of aging to the lower left border area.
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The Beatles 1964 Paramount Benefit Concert Ticket Stub
Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
1964. One of the most in-demand and rarest of all North American Beatles tickets is this one from the group’s final stop on the 1964 summer tour benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. Unusually rare since the theatre held only 3,682 seats, this special show given by the Beatles for no fee included premium $100 seats. This orchestra seat was a mere $2.50. 2.5 x 2” with moderate creasing.
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The Beatles Shea Stadium 1965 Collection (9)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Interesting lot of items surrounding the “concert of a lifetime”...The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Included are five 3 x 3” b&w photos of the pre-concert stage area, one ticket stub, a small sheet with ticket ordering instructions, and last but not least, a small 3 x 3.50” handbill that was sent with the tickets as well as placed on car windshields during the concert it says “Beatle Fans! Welcome the Beatles with enthusiasm and regard for your safety, and the safety of others --by remaining in your seats until the concert is over.” The handbill also mentions some other quick items like The Rascals at Madison Square Garden, a new group called The Bruthers ...see them at The Cheetah...and back to Shea with “Police will be VERY STRICT with anyone attempting to jump onto the field at the concert.” VG+. Ticket stub has tape staining as does the handbill.
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The Beatles Shea Stadium 1965 Ticket Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1.5 x 2.5” stub from the 1965 New York concert that broke all sorts of records. “55,600 fans attended”, “$304,000 gross”, “Beatles take $160,000” etc. EX., with a tiny corner tip missing.
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The Beatles Cleveland Concert Poster Proof
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
1966. The Beatles’ concert at Cleveland Stadium on August 14, 1966, was the third stop on a 14 city tour of North America, a tour that would prove to be the group’s last. The concert, emceed by WIXY’s “Big Jack” Armstrong, was attended by 20,000 rabid fans; so excitable, in fact, that the show was stopped midway as 2,500 fans rushed the field. The Beatles were hustled off to a backstage trailer for twenty minutes while order was being restored. Incidentally, a similar incident occurred during the group’s previous visit two years earlier on September 15, 1964, at the Public Auditorium. This is one of three known poster proofs that, until 2004, had been in the possession of the son of the Jontzen Brothers Printing Company pressman since 1966. He explained that proofs were printed on paper since they were only used to check for errors before the cardboard posters were printed and distributed. (Note the misspelling on the word “other.”) To date, only three cardboard posters for the Cleveland concert are known to have survived; one of which is in the collection of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. This 17 x 22” day-glo poster proof has a clipped top border, exhibits minor wrinkling, and the pressman’s original fingerprint ink smudge above “O” in the word “Concert.”
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The Beatles Sheffield City Hall Handbill
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
1963. This vintage handbill dates to the next-to-last stop on The Beatles first-ever nationwide U.K. tour. The Beatles visited twenty-five cities between Feb. 2 and March 3rd in support of 16-year old Helen Shapiro (who had been voted "Best British Female Singer" in 1961 & 1962!) The Beatles second Parlophone single, "Please Please Me," was released a week before the start of this tour. 5.5 x 11". VG/EX with some minor handling and tiny tape stains on corner tips which also show some tiny tack holes.
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The Beatle "WCPO Cincinnatti" Handbill
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Though WSAI was the station that brought the Beatles to Cincinnati in ‘64 and ‘66, WCPO got in on the Beatles bandwagon as can be seen from this “Beatle Bonus” handbill touting a Beatles album giveaway. 5.5 x 8.5”, EX. with a vertical crease along left side.
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The Beatles Suffolk Downs Concert Handbill
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1966. The August 18th concert held at Boston’s Suffolk Downs Racetrack was the seventh stop on The Beatles’ fourteen-city, final tour. The venue, usually occupied by cheering horse racing bettors, gave way to 25,000 screaming fans. Just where the “Beatles Booth” referred to on the handbill was located is unknown. Perhaps, at a shopping center, fair, or carnival? And we would love to find the winner of the free autographed picture” after all these years! Only a few of these handbills promoting the Boston concert held at Suffolk Downs racetrack have surfaced over the years. 5 x 6.5”, EX., with middle horizontal fold.
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The Beatles Steel Pier Ticket Order Forms & Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1964. Consisting of three tri-folded handbill / letters from Steel Pier Productions announcing the Atlantic City concert and ticket ordering instructions, plus and a typewritten letter from one fan to another planning their dry run rehearsal and getaway to the concert without their parent’s knowledge. Included is one of their stubs to the concert. Ticket stub (minor scrapbook residue on reverse) is 3.75 x 2.5”, letters 8.5 x 11”. VG+.
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The Beatles Jacksonville Concert Ticket Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. This popular ticket for the Beatles post-hurricane Dora concert at the Gator Bowl features the images of both WAPE’s “Big Ape” and the Fab Four. Unfortunately, because of hurricane damage, more than 9,000 of the 32,000 ticket holders were unable to make it to the show. 3.5 x 2”, EX.
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The Beatles Suffolk Downs Concert Printing Plate
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1966. The Beatles’ official portrait for 1966 is seen on this metal printing plate utilized in advertising the group’s August 18th concert at Suffolk Downs in the Boston American newspaper. The ads must have paid off as 25,000 fans made the trip to Suffolk Downs for the show; the seventh stop on the fourteen-city tour. This is only the second Beatles concert ad printing plate we’ve come across as they are typically melted down and recycled. 3.75 x 3”, VG.
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The Beatles Rolling Stones Chicago Concert Flyer
Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,000.00
1966. The “Summer of Stars” was not an understatement on this extraordinary handbill announcing not only The Beatles, but also The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, Tony Bennett, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dave Brubeck, among the talent line-up during the summer of ’66 in the Wind City. 9.5 x 6.5”, EX, with 2” age blemish along the right side.
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The Beatles 1964 Souvenir Programs (19)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Vintage lot of nineteen unused “stock” program books. Each one is 24 pages and is 9 x 12”. Filled with b&w photos, these were sold at concerts and through the mail as well. Great “dealer’s lot”. NM.
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The Beatles Milwaukee Concert Program
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. While a generic program was sold during the summer ’64 tour of North America at all 25 cities… only Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, Forest Hills, and New York’s Paramount Theater had customized programs prepared. A Ludwig drums advertisement with Ringo behind his trademark black oyster pearl kit is inside this 8 page program. On the inside cover, Bob Dylan is listed among the artists scheduled to appear at the upcoming folk music festival. 6.25 x 9.25”, EX.
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The Beatles Piece of the Cavern Stage with LOA
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
1960s. While original bricks from The Cavern have been circulating since the mid-1980s, remnants from the original wooden stage, to the best of our knowledge, were only offered once. The LOA from Cavern owner Ray McFall's former business partner in Cavern Sound Limited relates: "..the old Cavern Club stage was not big enough to accommodate the increasingly large amounts of amplification equipment that the groups used so he (McFall) had the old stage removed and a new larger one built. ...I was present when the stage was being cut up...and helped staple the cards to the pieces of Cavern stage. Ray decided to give the proceeds to Oxfam...for their cause. Requests...came from all over the country. I purchased some pieces for myself." The piece being offered here is one of those pieces! The card stapled to this 7.5 x 5.25" x .75" black painted wood stage fragment reads: "From The Cavern-Liverpool 'The Birthplace of The Beatles' comes this genuine piece of the Cavern Club stage on which The Beatles performed 292 times during the period 1961 to 1963". Own a piece of Beatles' history!
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The Beatles Dutch Concert Program
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
1964. The Beatles’ only appearance in Holland came on June 6, 1964, when the Fab four (minus Ringo) played two shows at the Veilinghal in Blokker. With Ringo back in London recovering from tonsillitis, stand-in drummer, Jimmy Nicol, made his debut two days earlier in Denmark. A discography of the groups’ releases in The Netherlands and four pages of Beatles pictures are included in this ultra-rare, 24 page program. 6.25 x 9.5” with a few scuffs and very light stains to the front and back covers.
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Ringo Starr & The 1992 All Star Band Signed Guitar
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
This Gibson Les Paul Epiphone model guitar is signed all over the body in silver marker by Ringo (and his famous “star” punctuation mark at the end). Other rock legends who were with Ringo in 1992, have signed as well: Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmidt (The Eagles), Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), Nils Lofgren (who wrote “Believe”), Dave Edmunds (Rockpile) and Zach Starkey (first born). This signed extravaganza of a guitar is EX.
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Ringo Starr Triplicate Signed Form
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Civic minded Ringo Starr, has singed this Coalition to Stop Gun Violence donation form (8.5 x 11”). His name and full street address is filled out at the top as well. Form is dated November 2 1995. This is a three piece form, so the signature actually comes through the two bottom forms (that are pink and yellow). Great Ringo signature duplicated three times for you! EX., with some mild folds and handling.
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Ringo Starr Check Signed Check, To Ringo
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1972. A National Westminster Bank check drawn on the account of Apple Publishing Ltd. made payable to “Ringo or Robin Limited” (this was a modern furniture company Ringo started in 1969 with designer Robin Cruikshank). Dated 18 Jan 1972, this check in the amount of 1499 pounds 33 pence has been signed by Ringo in blue ballpoint pen as “R Starkey”, his legal name as required on all documents. 8 x 3.5”. EX.
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Ringo Starr Signed Photo
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 400.00 - 700.00
This black & white 1970’s promotional photo has been signed nicely by Ringo, who has written in blue ink “To Eric Thanks for the drink Ringo Starr P.S. Peter is OK? Hi to Mum”. EX condition, with some slight discoloration. 10 x 8”
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The Beatles Signed 1964 Tour Program
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
All four members of The Beatles have signed the inside right hand page of this, one of their “Beatles (U.S.A.) Ltd.” tour programs. All have signed on the inside right hand photo (which features a shot of the band on top of a wall wearing their winter coats) above their respective images, with John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr signing in blue ballpoint pen, while George Harrison has used a black ballpoint pen. These signatures were obtained while The Beatles were on their first full tour of the U.S., a tour which took place between the dates of August 19 and September 20, 1964. In another hand, someone has written the inscription “To our young friends in Prague from the Beatles”. 12 x 12” Framed with cover detached.
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The Beatles Signed Airline Menu
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 11,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Here is an extraordinary Pan Am First Class flight menu signed by the Beatles, as it is large and features a colorful hand drawn map of Europe. All four have signed the front beautifully in blue ballpoint pen, with George Harrison writing “Love from the Beatles” at the top above his signature and “XXX” following. These signatures date from mid 1965 they are excellent and complete examples from this from this hard to find year for Beatles signature sets. Print on the back of the menu reads ‘Pan American World Airways 1964’. Excellent condition. Comes with letter from the niece of the original recipient who obtained the signatures. 10 x 12.5”
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Dutch Magazine Signed by The Beatles w Jimmy Nicol
Start Price: 3,100.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
In June of 1964 The Beatles were about to embark on a World Tour when news came that Ringo had a bad case of tonsillitis. The band quickly located talented session drummer Jimmie Nicol, who after only one day of practice with the band headed out on the road with them. The second stop the group made was Holland. Here is a Beatles “Het Boek” Dutch fan magazine which was signed at that time (either June 5th or 6th ) by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Jimmy Nicol beautifully in black ballpoint pen. Beatles sets with this ‘stand-in’ drummer are extremely rare as you can imagine, as he was only with the band for a very short time, 11 days in total. Excellent condition.
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Beatles Photo Signed by The Beatles with Pete Best
Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 13,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
This Albert Marion photograph features the most recognizable photo of The Beatles with Pete Best, the drummer who was replaced by Ringo Starr in August of 1962. The photo has been signed very nicely in blue ballpoint pen on the reverse by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best. John has written “love from” before and “XX” after his signature, George has written “Love to whom this may concern,” Paul has added “from” and “XXX,” and Pete has written “Lots of love from” and “XXX.” This photo was signed in early 1962, and represents one of the very few complete Beatle autograph sets with Pete Best where there is no dedication to a specific person, as almost all were inscribed to someone. 8 x 6”. This is a great example for someone looking to add a quality Pete Best set to their collection. Comes with a L.O.A. from Frank Caiazzo.
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The Beatles Autographs on Two Pages
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
This set of Beatles signatures is on two separate off white colored slips of lined paper. The first slip was signed by John Lennon in blue ballpoint and Paul McCartney in blue fountain pen on a slip which measures 3.5 x 3”. The second slip, which is 4 x 3”, has been signed by George Harrison and Ringo Starr in blue fountain pen. This one has some staining, and there is light creasing on both. Comes with LOA from the obtainer stating she obtained these autographs outside The Casino Club and she describes her meeting with the Beatles. VG + condition.
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Early Photograph Signed by The Beatles
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Shortly after Ringo Starr joined the band in August 1962, Liverpool photographer Peter Kaye took several shots of the band at various locations around their hometown. The front of this photograph features a Peter Kaye shot of The Beatles aboard the fire ship ‘Salvor’, and this is the earliest promo photo released of the group with their new and final line up. All four have signed the reverse of this photograph very nicely in black ballpoint pen. The signatures date from April of 1963, and these are fine examples from that time period. Excellent condition with slight aging. 6 x 8”.
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Complete Beatles Autograph Set On 3 Pages
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
This set of autographs was obtained in Stockholm, Sweden in October of 1963. It lays the signatures out in three pages. John Lennon and Ringo Starr signed a colored page in blue and black ballpoint pens. Paul McCartney signed a colored page in blue ballpoint and added “X’s”. George Harrison signed a sheet of notepaper in blue ballpoint pen. There are notes written in Swedish around the signatures of John, Ringo and Paul. The set comes with a letter from the girl who obtained the signatures who writes, “We were 10-15 girls at Stockholm-Arlanda (airport)” and that “…we sat with them and talked, they had their arms around us...and they gave us their signatures”. Page sizes: John & Ringo. 4.5 x 3”, Paul 3 x 4”, George 4 x 2.5”. Perforated corners on Paul, Ringo, John where torn from book. Creases on George’s page.
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The Beatles Signed Luggage Tag
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
A round Kuwait Airlines luggage tag which has been signed by The Beatles, with John Lennon and George Harrison signing in
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George Harrison Signed Guitar
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
This navy blue Fender Squire guitar was signed by George Harrison on the white pick guard in black sharpie marker, in first name. The guitar is accompanied by a letter stating that the signature was obtained in person on June 18, 2000 in at the Loews Hotel Vogue in Montreal, when George was in town and made a rare public appearance at the Montreal Forum One Grand Prix. Guitars signed by George Harrison are very rare, and needless to say, this would be major addition to any autographed guitar collection. EX.
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George Harrison Signed Wine Receipt
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
In September of 1983, while at Fortnum & Mason Plc. in Piccadilly, London, George Harrison purchased 15 bottles of fine wine. The total price paid was 976 pounds sterling. George has signed this receipt for the wine in blue ballpoint pen. 5.5 x 9”, in good overall condition, but was torn in half and repaired with tape on the reverse.
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George Harrison Signed Check 1970
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
A National Westminster Bank check drawn on the account of Apple Records, Inc made out to ‘Thaine Electrical Appliances Ltd.’ in the amount of 3 pounds 10 shillings. This check, which is dated 17th August 1970, has been very nicely signed by George Harrison in black ballpoint pen. This is an excellent example of a Harrison solo era signature, dating from only months after the break-up of The Beatles. 8 x 3.5” EX with some mild handling.
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George Harrison Signed Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
A 10 x 8” black and white photograph of George, signed “To Gary Best Wishes George Harrison”. The signature is a bit faded, but still very legible while the photo has some staining to the upper left corner/border area.
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George Harrison Signed Box Lithograph Set
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
This is a giant sized hard bound portfolio of signed George Harrison prints taken from his 1987 book of illustrated lyrics. The portfolio contains three lithographs: “Piggies,” “Taxman,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” Each print comes in its own envelope, and is hand signed in pencil by George Harrison and illustrator Keith West on the lower white border (a total of three Harrison signatures!) This is an exquisite museum quality collection that is sure to appreciate in value with each passing year. Approx. 18 x 27”. This set is numbered 606 in an edition of 850. EX/NM. One of the over-sized envelopes has tiny bends on the corner tips but the print is not affected by this.
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Paul McCartney Written Note Signed By The Beatles
Start Price: 8,500.00High Bid: 14,000.00Estimate: 17,000.00 - 25,000.00
Here is short note was written out by Paul McCartney on off white colored paper. It reads “Dear Vicky, Thanks very much for your letter, and the St. Christopher medal, it was great. Love from all the Beatles.” When he wrote ‘all the Beatles’, he meant it because this note has been signed by not only Paul, but also John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. These signatures date from 1964. This is a fabulous item, and very rare in the sense that almost all of the time a letter or note was written and ‘signed’, it was the person who wrote that has also signed the other 3 signatures. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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A Check Signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Here is a rare opportunity to own the ‘King of the Hill’ of signed Beatle checks, a National Westminster Bank Limited check drawn on the account of ‘MACLEN(MUSIC)LTD. 1975’. On this check, dated 14th Jun 1976 and payable to “Apple Corps Ltd.” in the amount of 35,000 pounds, both have signed as Directors of the company. John Lennon has signed largely in black felt tip marker, with a signature that measures just over 4 inches long. Paul McCartney has signed in blue ballpoint below John, with some overlapping of the signatures. Checks signed by Lennon & McCartney are rare and are the key to putting together a full set of Beatle checks, with all four signatures represented. 8 x 3.5”.
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Paul McCartney Signed Promo Card with Doodle
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
In 1980 Paul McCartney released his first post Wings solo LP, entitled “McCartney II”. Here is an MPL promo card released at the same time, featuring the same image of Paul that appears on the LP cover. He has signed beautifully in blue ball point pen and has written “All The Best!” before his signature. Additionally he has also drawn a small smiley face underneath, which adds a nice touch. This card was signed by McCartney at the time of the album’s release. 5 x 7” framed to 13.5 x 15”. Excellent condition. 5 x 7” framed to 13.5 x 15”
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Paul McCartney Signed Receipt
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
This store receipt from Dixon’s in London indicates that in May of 1967 Paul purchased a few items from the establishment, including a microphone. He has signed the bottom of this receipt very nicely in blue ballpoint pen. The receipt is date stamped “PAID 2 JUN 1967”. It is interesting to note that this was the day that “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released in the U.S. 5 x 8”.
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A Complete Set of Wings Autographs from 1975
Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
This sheet of off white colored note paper contains 12 signatures in all including Paul and Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, Henry McCullough, Joe English and Thaddeus Richard, among others. Some have inscribed to ‘Kathy’ or ‘Cathy’. This page was signed in Australia in November of 1975 during the Wings World Tour. Comes with letter from original obtainer and also a photo of Paul and Linda in a car. Full sets of Wings autographs with Jimmy McCulloch are very tough to find. Tragically, he died of an overdose at age 26. Excellent condition 8.5 x 10.75”
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Paul McCartney Signed Buckingham Palace Program
Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
On March 11th, 1997, Paul McCartney was knighted by The Queen of England at Buckingham Palace, a knighthood he received for his part in revolutionizing pop music in Great Britain. This eight page program book from the event has been signed by Paul nicely in blue ball point pen, on the first inside page. This is a great memento from the occasion, which will certainly go down as a highlight of his incredible life. 6 x 8”. Near Mint.
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Paul McCartney 7x10 Photos by Linda McCartney (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
This is a pair of two vintage 7 x 10” black & white photos of Paul (circa 1970/71) taken by Linda McCartney. Both have the royal photo stamp on the back as well as press information and photo credit (to Linda) on the back. EX.
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The Beatles Sealed Mono "Yesterday And Today" LP
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Capitol T2553. Sealed #3 LP’s are very sought after these days. Note tear in shrink, and has breathe holes.
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The Beatles Butcher Cover Slick On White Jacket
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1966. A most unusual and rarely seen “butcher” variation is this stereo cover slick that has been affixed to a standard blank white jacket. As the story goes, in 1971, John Lennon asked Capitol Records for some of the controversial, withdrawn albums as gifts for friends and acquaintances. In lieu of the albums, Capitol Records ordered an unknown number of surviving 1966 stereo slicks pasted onto plain white jackets to fulfill Lennon’s request. It was speculated that other Capitol staffers shared in the stash as well! The 12 x 11.75" slick has been trimmed by .25" inch along the bottom border; a characteristic consistent with other known examples; the most well-known example being one Lennon gave to collector Dave Morrell in December ’71, but not before autographing the front and filling the blank back with original art! The Morrell butcher was sold in our June 2004 sale. Our current offering exhibits a slightly wrinkled lower right corner.
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The Beatles Butcher Cover Promotional Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
1966. This original “butcher” cover version poster, shouting the “Incredible!” banner across the top, has always been one of the most collectible of The Beatles’ promo posters simply because of the great notoriety that surrounded the release of “Yesterday & Today.” The once shocking image still puzzles people as to “how and why” this got off the ground. The poster is 18 x 22” and a favorite with both Beatle collectors and record collectors. EX/NM, a few very mild edge dings.
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The Beatles Checkerboard Peeled Butcher Cover
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1966 mono peeled (third state) “Butcher” cover LP. Professionally peeled beautifully with NO tears in front cover. What makes this one unusual is that it has been peeled in “checker board” style. Every second 2” square has been peeled, creating a “dual cover” effect which looks fantastic! Small name written on back cover, 4” repaired seam split in spine. Disc VG, Cover VG+
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The Beatles Windowshade Peeled Butcher Cover
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1966 mono peeled (third state) “Butcher” cover LP. Professionally peeled beautifully with NO tears in front cover. What makes this one unusual is that it has been peeled in “window shade” style. The original “trunk” cover slick is still attached about 1.5 inches along the top, so the slick can be lifted up to reveal the “Butcher” slick. Considerable seam splits have been neatly repaired. Disc VG-, Cover VG+
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The Beatles "Don't Let Me Down" 3" Flexi Disc
Start Price: 125.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00
Here’s a mint copy of the rarest of the three titles that were issued on this cute but fleeting format. This black beauty is worth at least a few black chips at the Mirage.
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The Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" LP
Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,000.00
Mono MAL 2835. A rare sealed mono LP with a gatefold cover. Sealed copies of this are very scarce, as the typical buyer couldn’t wait to get it open to get to the 24 page book enclosed within. The shrink-wrap has an 4 x 8” square piece of the shrink-wrap missing from the center, and an one inch square missing piece from the top front right side.
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John & Yoko Happy Xmas White Label Promo 45 Record
Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00
White label one-sided “War is Over/ Listen The Snow Is Falling” 45 single. Styrene pressing, Apple sleeve. Produced by John Yoko and Phil Spector for radio station play only. MT-.
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The Beatles "We Can Work It Out" Starline 45
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1969. The only Beatles single pressed at Capitol Records Jacksonville, Illinois plant during the 1960’s was “We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper.” Three variations were pressed, including this extremely rare Star Line red and white circle version which was recalled. Comes in generic Starline sleeve. MT-.
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The Beatles - Dans Leurs 14 Plus Grands Succes
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,000.00
1965 mono dark blue label original French LP with photo of Beatles on horseback on front cover. No “Disques CBS” logo on back cover. Top and bottom seams split/torn, but repaired very well. Disc VG, Cover VG
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A Complete Set of Bruce Spizer's Record Guides (9)
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Bruce Spizer has written the definitive books on the Beatles American records. This lot is a complete set of Spizer’s books, each signed and numbered by the author, including: “The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay” (numbered 9/2500); “The Beatles’ Story on Capitol Records” (2-book Collector’s Edition numbered 9/200); “The Beatles on Apple Records” (2-book Collector’s Edition numbered 9/200); “The Beatles Are Coming!” (Collector’s Edition numbered 9/200); and “The Beatles Swan Song” (Collector’s Edition numbered 9/200). Also included are all of the extra posters and other goodies included with the Collector’s Editions plus a slipcase to hold the Vee-Jay and Swan books and Spizer’s CD booklet for “The Capitol Albums, Vol 1". As a special bonus, this lot includes the Collector’s Edition (also numbered 9/200) of the “Price Guide for the Beatles American Records” by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels, which was edited and published by Spizer. The Vee-Jay book sold out a few years ago and now goes for several hundred dollars and the Collector’s Editions of all of the books are close to selling out. This set is a #9 Dream of 9 books.
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The Beatles "Ain't She Sweet" Stereo LP
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00
ATCO Stereo 33-169 (10/5/64) 3 Color Label. This LP is a 1964 compilation from Atco containing 4 tracks by The Beatles with Tony Sheridan on labels and back cover, and eight additional tracks by the Swallows (six of which are Lennon-McCartney compositions). All known stereo issues of this LP have a cutout notch; therefore there is no recognized reduction in value for its presence. Disc VG, cover MT-.
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"Meet The Beatles" Shrink Wrapped Record Club LP
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
S.T.8 2047, sealed, stereo LP. The Beatles first album and timeless classic “Meet The Beatles” record club issue LP. This beautiful, shrink-wrapped stereo copy has the black rainbow label with rare small font from Jacksonville, Illinois. 1968. #16 on back cover. Disc MT-, Cover VG++. One inch seam split.
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"The Amazing Beatles" Mono Sealed LP
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
This is an Atco reissue of the “Ain’t She Sweet” LP. The back cover displays 21 mini LP photo ads, including the cover of this album. Song titles are also listed on the back cover.
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The Beatles "This is Where It Started" LP
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1966. Sealed stereo ms-563 is a repackage of MGM SE4215 “The Beatles with Tony Sheridan and Guests””. NM and sealed with one dented corner.
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The Beatles "Revolver" Stereo Rare Target Label LP
Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00
U.S. STX12576 (1969). Error pressing of red target label. Green target labels were issued in 1969 in the United States, and also in Canada as well, albeit in limited numbers. No Beatle album was ever supposed to be issued on a red target label due to the fact that Apple had transitioned the entire Beatle catalog by 1969. Disc VG+ Cover VG++.
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The Beatles "Revolver" Sealed #4 Stereo LP
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 75.00 - 150.00
This later issue white border LP has the “stereo needle damage” print info at the bottom of the back cover. This sealed copy bears a number 4 on the back bottom right, and a circular cutout hole at the front top right corner. White inner sleeve. Bent corner.
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John Lennon "Liberty" Al Hirschfeld Lithograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,400.00
This is a hand signed and numbered Hirschfeld lithograph picturing John Lennon from The Beatles series. What makes this lithograph unique is the brilliant aqua-marine blue sky with Lady Liberty in the background. The limited edition lithograph (#105/300) is printed on Arches archival heavy stock paper with deckled edges. 18 x 23”. MT.
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The Beatles "Anthology" Al Hirschfeld Lithograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
This Hirschfeld illustration depicts the then remaining three Beatles in the studio, as John watches over from a portrait on the wall. Satirical, yet touching, this lithograph was produced to commemorate the release of The Beatles Anthology. The limited edition lithograph (#34/120) is printed on heavy stock Arches archival paper and signed in pencil on the lower right hand corner by Al Hirschfeld. 20 x 25”. MT.
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Ringo Starr Al Hirschfeld Lithograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,400.00
1994. So noted for being the most “flashy” of all The Beatles, Ringo is seen here at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, with the green-tinted Hollywood Hills in the distance. Al Hirschfeld has signed the limited edition lithograph (#62/300) in pencil. Printed on archival paper. 15 x 19”, MT.
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John Lennon Al Hirschfeld Lithograph (NYC Skyline)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
A clever Hirschfeld rendition of a latter day John Lennon as he sits on the window sill of his Dakota apartment, with the NYC skyline in the background. A real favorite. This limited edition lithograph (#194/199) is printed on archival paper and is hand signed at the lower corner in pencil by Al Hirschfeld. 18 x 23”. MT.
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Paul McCartney Al Hirschfeld Lithograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
1993. Whimsical rendering of Paul taking a stroll with his beloved sheep dog, Abbey Road style. The double-decker bus driving up the street says “Penny Lane” too! This limited edition lithograph (#66/300) is signed in pencil by Al Hirschfeld, and is printed on heavy stock archival art paper. 16 x 23”. MT.
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132
George Harrison "Bangla Desh" Sealed Non Gatefold LP
Start Price: 125.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 250.00 - 450.00
Unreleased 1982 issue of this rare sealed promo on two discs. This particular version of the Bangladesh album was never officially released. This 2 record set contains all the material from the 3 disc set using the ‘microgroove’ process.
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John Lennon "Roots" LP In Shrink-wrap
Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,000.00
Adam VIII Ltd., stereo, in shrink-wrap with correct original inner sleeve, orange label. This album was produced by Morris Levy’s own record label, and was made from tapes acquired from Lennon’s studio sessions, beating Lennon, Apple Corps and Capitol to the punch of their release of the “Rock n Roll” LP. This inferior pressing was titled “Roots,” using a stock photo of Lennon for the cover. After losing the lawsuit, distribution of “Roots” was halted, with Lennon disappointed at how poorly the mail order setup had worked, having ordered his own copy and waiting almost a month to receive it.
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The Beatles "Hey Jude" Hip Pocket Record
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1969. Philco. Hip Pocket records were itty-bitty 4” in diameter flexi-discs that were supposed to be an affordable way to get all your favorite songs for less than those ‘expensive’ 45 RPM prices. The Hip Pocket discs were sold through special vending machines too, but for some reason they never quite took off. Here is one of the very rare Beatles double-sided discs, “Hey Jude/Revolution.” As an added bonus, this is in the original vending machine cardboard sleeve. VG/EX.
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The Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Sealed LP
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Still sealed in original shrink wrap. Apple 1st Issue, 1969. SW153 (Capitol dome logo and “SW153” printed at bottom right end of spine to signify 1st pressing.) Breath holes are present, and small sized punch-out is present in top right hand corner.
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono 1972 Acetate
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
This is a 10” acetate pressing for John & Yoko’s take on “It’s Now or Never.” This features the Apple (1700 Broadway, New York) label. Acetate label has a faint image of the “Cutting Room” rubber stamp, the mastering lab for the final cut. VG+.
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The Beatles Cadbury Special Interview Record
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Back in 1965 Cadbury Chocolate Company in Melbourne Australia was quite active in the Music industry, with many promotions and sponsored radio shows during the Beatlemania craze. This is an incredibly rare set of two discs featuring music and interviews. Disc one is a one-sided disc, with no grooves or labels on the 2nd side. The content of side 1 includes interviews with The Beatles and Brian Epstein, and is approximately 15 minutes long. VG. Disc two is a two-sided disc with music. Side 1 has five songs by The Beatles, and side 2 has six songs, one by The Beatles and five by other groups. VG. The albums come in plain black sleeves. “A George Patterson Production, PTY. LMTD. Melbourne.” Side One: 1. From Me To You, 2. Twist and Shout, 3. Love Me Do, 4. I Saw Her Standing There, 5. She Loves You / Side Two: 1. The Twist, Chubby Checker, 2. Walk Like A Man, The Four Seasons, 3. Flip Over You, Paul and Paula, 4. Come On, Tommy Roe, 5. Thank You Girl, The Beatles, 6. Be My Baby, The Ronettes
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The Beatles Help!German/Swiss Record Club LP
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1965. (Odeon SMO 984008) Super rare, yellow label German-pressed LP, only issued through a book/record club in Switzerland. Fantastic front cover, unique to this release, showing a scene from the film with Ringo covered in red paint. VG+/VG++.
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The Beatles Original Pastel-Oil Portraits by Volpe
Start Price: 25,000.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 100,000.00
A rare opportunity is now at hand as we bring to auction the original paintings by renowned portrait artist Nicholas Volpe from which Capitol Records produced the very popular Beatles poster print sets in 1964. Volpe, most well-known as the official portrait artist to the Oscars, created powerful images of a host of Hollywood’s finest actors including Clark Gable, Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Spencer Tracy in that capacity. He was accorded many prestigious commissions over the course of an illustrious career; among them, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Winston Churchill, David Ben Gurion, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. As a result of winning a Grammy for the cover he designed for the 1959 album “Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely,” Volpe was commissioned by Hollywood’s Brown Derby to paint nearly 200 of the nation’s top recording artists for its Hall of Fame Record Room. Many sports figures were Volpe subjects as well, including Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale and other members of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His work on The Beatles portraits commenced during the group’s first U.S. visit in February 1964; a second session taking place during The Beatles summer 1964 tour. Capitol Records marketed the poster prints adapted from the paintings soon after. The set of four, 20 x 24” pastel-oil paintings, each featuring two images, comes with an autographed photo of Volpe with the original paintings and a letter of authenticity from the son of Nicholas Volpe. The superlative artist, also a noted poet, author and syndicated columnist, passed away in 1997.
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John Lennon Caricature Drawing
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Here is a John Lennon original drawing in blue ballpoint pen, on a sheet of white paper measuring 8” x 5”. On this sheet, John has drawn two sets of ‘John & Yoko’s’, with two ‘John’ heads and two ‘Yoko’ heads – but he did not stop there. He went on to draw a set of breasts on each Yoko, and dots representing nipples on himself. Heading south, he went on to draw a penis and testicles on each of the self caricatures, just below his nipples. He has also ‘framed out’ his artwork, with vertical and horizontal lines on all sides of the caricatures. This drawing was given by John to one of his assistants and was initially offered in an entertainment sale several years ago. Authentic Lennon artwork is scarce and extremely desirable. Triple matted and framed. Excellent condition.
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A Walls and Bridges LP Cover Signed by John Lennon
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Here is a nice copy of John Lennon’s 1974 solo album release, which peaked at number one in the U.S. charts and also contained his first and only number one charting song “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night”. This LP cover has been signed beautifully by John in blue ballpoint pen. Additionally, he has added “love” before his signature and “75” below, next to a self caricature sketch he drew, which is extremely desirable. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. Excellent condition with promo hole top right.
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John Lennons This Is Not Here Shirt With Photo ID
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York served as the venue in which the “This Is Not Here” exhibition was held for three weeks in October 1971. Showcasing the works of Yoko Ono, with John Lennon as the featured guest artist, the exhibition opened on the occasion of Lennon’s 31st birthday. Howard Sklar, then a Syracuse University art student, explains how he obtained this item in this excerpt from his highly entertaining LOA: “...On a whim, I dressed in a wide brim hat, sunglasses, a fur coat and knee boots, and managed to bluff my way into the first news conference under the guise of being SOMEONE. Based primarily on the fact that I looked like I belonged to John and Yoko’s entourage I let myself be swept along...After the first day John thought I was with Yoko’s art exhibit, and I think Yoko thought I was a friend of John. To my surprise they asked me to curate...the water room, where friends and celebrities sent objects that held water...During the set-up, at one point John asked me to do a favor for Yoko, saying if I would do it he would give me the shirt off his back. I accepted, which is how I came to own his “THIS IS NOT HERE” t-shirt...I continued to work for them for weeks, with no one questioning who I was or how I got there. I must have done a good job!” Quite a story! The well-worn, slightly faded t-shirt with silk-screened ‘THIS IS NOT HERE’ is a size medium (38-40). The shirt is housed in a beautiful 31 x 36” shadowbox frame and comes with Sklar’s LOA, additional supporting documentation and a Xerox photocopy showing John wearing the shirt at the exhibit.
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The Beatles Filled In & Signed Registration Cards
Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 19,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Here is a fabulous set of four matching British hotel registration cards, each filled in by one of the members of the band. John, Paul and Ringo have listed their then current Liverpool home addresses, while George has used manager Brian Epstein’s NEMS store in Liverpool as his address. John has printed his full name at the top, followed by the address of his childhood home “251 Menlove Avenue” (where he was raised by his aunt Mimi). In the space provided for nationality, John turns the table on the hotel and wrote “WHY?” He has then gone on to sign as “JWLennon”. At the top of his card, Paul has written his full name “JAMES PAUL MCCARTNEY”. In the space provided for permanent address, Paul has listed his home as “20 Forthlin Road”, which is where he and John wrote many of the earliest Beatles songs. For his nationality, he has listed “British” and has gone on to sign his name as “JPMcCartney”. The most humorous of the cards is George’s, as he has given his full name as “GEOFFREY HARRISON”. His address, as mentioned, was Brian Epstein’s store and for his nationality he wrote “WHITE”. He has signed the card “G. Harrison” and is the only one of the four who has filled in his passport number. Ringo has printed his legal name “RICHARD STARKEY” at the top of his card. As his address he has listed his childhood home “10 Admiral Grove”, and “British” as nationality. He has signed as “R. Starkey”. The signature examples each has used are seldom seen variations, using their first initial or their first and middle initials. These cards were filled in by The Beatles in the spring of 1963, while they were playing shows in and around Great Britain. Assembling a rare and seldom seen document set like this, fully completed with addresses and signatures, is quite difficult as very few exist. Excellent condition. Each card measures 6 x 4”.
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John Lennon Signed Double Fantasy LP Cover
Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Released on November 15, 1980, “Double Fantasy” was the last album John Lennon completed before his tragic death on December 8, 1980, only 23 days after the album was introduced to the world. With such a short space of time to sign this album, it’s no wonder that this is a very, very rare item and there are no more than 8 authentic examples known to date. Here is one of those rarities, this one was signed on the reverse by John who has written “for Cathy love,” before his signature. The signature, which is in black felt tip pen, is rushed and somewhat faded. “Double Fantasy” covers signed by John Lennon are very desirable, as this represents the last works of a musical genius beloved by millions to this day
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Sam Leach's Operation Big Beat Book Signed By Ringo
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
1961. Sam Leach’s adept business acumen and attention to detail is succinctly captured within the pages of this handwritten promotion manual; much of it’s contents relating to the first two “Operation Big Beat” concerts at New Brighton’s Tower Ballroom on November 10 and 24, 1961. His ambition and tenacity certainly paid off as the events set successive concert attendance records of 4,100 and 4,600, respectively, on the British mainland at the time. The manual is a most fascinating look into what one must accomplish to produce a successful venture such as the Operation Big Beat series. Here is an overview of the highlights included in this historic manual: Sam’s handwritten design for the first “Operation Big Beat” poster, one of the most historically significant (and valuable) Beatles concert posters. It is interesting to note that The Strangers, Gus & The Thunderclaps and Dale Roberts & The Jaywalkers were originally scheduled to appear. Incidentally, Sam related to us that his wife “burnt 200 original Tower Beatles posters, including Operation Big Beats;” a budget page reveals that the roster of bands (The Beatles, Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Remo Four and Kingsize Taylor & The Dominoes) split a total of 45 pounds for their evening’s work; seven-page ticket distribution list showing John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (then a member of Rory Storm & The Hurricanes) as being each given ten tickets to sell. Sam commented to us that “George sold 10 tickets and then spent the money on a girl. I took it out of his fee, then gave it back to him.”) Other notable ticket sellers included Rory Storm, Cilla Black, Dick Matthews, Bob Wooler and NEMS Whitechapel (Brian Epstein’s record shop); six pages of accounting for a June ’61 Valentine Club dance; twenty-two page listing of members of the Casanova Club; ultra-rare Ringo Starr autograph atop one of the pages signed “THE SENSATIONAL RINGO STARR…DRUMS.” Sam relates “this was a response to my calling The Beatles ‘Sensational’ in my advertising. We are aware of only one other such Ringo autograph signed in this manner among collectors; outline and ad layouts for future “Leach Organization” venues and promotions; two pages relating to “Big Beat Sessions” on December 1, 1961, at the Tower Ballroom with mention of John, Paul, George, and Pete receiving tickets to sell and a notation of The Beatles being paid the top paid band at 20 pounds. Sam Leach told us “I actually gave the 20 pounds without telling the other bands;” three pages relating to “The Davy Jones Show” on December 8, 1961, at the Tower Ballroom, with The Beatles backing Jones. Also included with the manual: copy of a two-page handwritten letter from George Harrison to Stuart Sutcliffe talking about the first two “Operation Big Beat” shows; news clippings and photos of Sam Leach dedicating a plaque with a replica of the first “Operation Big Beat” poster on the 40th anniversary of the event. Though the spine of the 8 x 12.5” hardbound manual has separated from the contents, the pages are in overall good condition. An historic artifact from 1961 dating to the month that The Beatles were first seen by their future manager, Brian Epstein.
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Quarry Men Casbah Coffee Club Photograph
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
This historic photograph from the August 29, 1959, opening night at the Casbah appeared in the pages of the ‘Liverpool Echo’ in September ‘59. Take a close look and you’ll recognize Cynthia Powell, the future Mrs. Lennon, with a beaming smile that seems to be drawing interest from Paul McCartney. The teen club was opened by Mona Best in the cellar of her family’s Liverpool home and the Quarrymen (John, Paul, George, and guitarist Ken Brown) played seven successive Saturday nights for 3 pounds a night ($5) before Ken Brown’s departure. It would be nearly a year before Mrs. Best’s son, Pete, would become the Beatles drummer just prior to the group’s departure for their first Hamburg visit. Incidentally, Sam Leach holds the copyright on the original negative from which this 5 x 6” print was made in the early 1960’s.
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The Beatles, Davy Jones At The Cavern Photographs (3)
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
1961. In this fine trio of Dick Matthews original photographs, American soul singer Davy Jones makes the most of it with backing from the Beatles during his two-song set at a lunchtime session on December 8, 1961. He played a longer set later that same day as the headliner at Sam Leach’s ‘Operation Big Beat II’ at the Tower Ballroom. Jones relocated to the U.K. in 1960 and made numerous appearances in and around Liverpool dating back to May 1960 when he appeared with Gene Vincent and others at a Liverpool Stadium extravaganza promoted by Allan Williams. Dick Matthews stamp appears on the reverse of the three 8.5 x 6.5” original photos.
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The Beatles At The Cavern Photographs #1 (3)
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00
By the time Dick Matthews snapped these three photographs on December 8, 1961, The Beatles had appeared at Ray McFall’s Cavern Club nearly ninety times; the first being a lunchtime session at the 10 Mathew St. address on February 21st. The group’s final Cavern Club bow on August 3, 1963; one of only two during 1963 ran the tally to an amazing 292 appearances at the acknowledged “Birthplace of The Beatles.” The highlight of this trio of Dick Matthews originals is a rarely seen outtake of sorts; note Paul’s closed eyes in the posed photo. While Dick Matthews stamp appears on the reverse of this 8.5 x 6.5” original photo, the remaining two images are without Matthews stamp.
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The Beatles & Friends At The Cavern Photographs
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1961. The camera lens of Dick Matthews succinctly captured the Beatles, Rory Storm, and fans in three of these terrific backstage images from November ‘61. Besides an onstage close-up, John, George and Pete appear to be mourning the death of Paul in this posed shot (the first clue in the “Paul is Dead” hoax?” Dick Matthews stamp is on the reverse of all five of the 8.5 x 6.5” photos, although two of the stamps have been crossed out.
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The Beatles At The Cavern # 2 (9)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1961. Seven of the nine images seen here were snapped by Dick Matthews during the December 8th lunchtime session at the Cavern. Also included are two shots from November ‘61; one with fans and Rory Storm; another of The Beatles mourning Paul’s staged death. Printed from copy negatives; several individual images enlarged from a group photograph. 4.75 x 6” up to 6.25 x 8.25”.
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The Beatles In Aldershot Photographs (7)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1961. After documenting the Davy Jones gigs at the Cavern and at the Tower Ballroom, Dick Matthews accompanied the Beatles to their first-ever appearance in London on December 9th. Unfortunately, promoter Sam Leach was unaware his newspaper ads did not run until arrival at the Palais Ballroom in Aldershot (37 miles southwest of London) after a nine-hour journey by van. Pre-printed handbills also failed to garner interest (chances are very few were actually distributed.) Nonetheless, the Beatles carried on for the eighteen well-dressed attendees who were admitted for free as John and Paul hammed it up for the camera. Dick Matthews stamp is on the reverse of the four original 6.5 x 8.5” photos.
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The Beatles At The Tower Ballroom Photographs (7)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1961. The Beatles’ first of fifteen appearances at New Brighton’s Tower Ballroom came as headliners during the very first ‘Operation Big Beat’ on November 10, 1961. Promoted by Sam Leach, ‘Operation Big Beat’ drew more than 3000 to witness the five-group lineup which included The Beatles, Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Remo Four, and King Size Taylor & The Dominoes. The venue proved to be a financially fruitful one for Leach who booked the venue for four ‘Big Beat’ showcases and a Christmas Eve Gala by year’s end. Included in this collection of original Dick Matthews photos from the Tower Ballroom are five shots from ‘Operation Big Beat II’ on November 24th; two with British star Emile Ford, who is having fun with Paul and Pete, while an unknown audience member decides to become a temporary Beatle! In two other Matthews’ originals, the American soul singer, Davy Jones, is backed by The Beatles on December 8th at ‘Operation Big Beat III,’ while Ringo can be seen amidst the dancers on the main floor of the Tower. Dick Matthews stamp is on the reverse of five of the seven original photographs. Six 8.5 x 6.5” and one 5 x 6.5”
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The Beatles at Aintree Institute Photograph
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 400.00 - 700.00
1961. Between January 7, 1961, and January 27, 1962, the Beatles made 31 appearances at this Liverpool venue advertised as being “behind the Black Bull Pub” by promoter Brian Kelly of Beekay Productions. Dick Matthews was on hand to document this August 19th gig at Aintree. Matthews stamp is on the reverse of this original 8.5 x 6.5” photo.
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John Lennon Signed Bag One Erotic Lithograph
Start Price: 1,250.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
The original fourteen Bag One drawings were executed by Lennon in 1969 as a wedding gift to Yoko as a chronicle of their wedding, honeymoon, and pleas for world peace. The erotic drawings from the set drew quite a stir at initial gallery showings in both the U.K. and U.S. in 1970. A complete portfolio is on permanent display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. This sepia-toned erotic lithograph (#33/300) is printed on heavy stock Rives BFK archival paper and is hand signed in pencil by John Lennon. 23 x 30”, NRMT.
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Ron Wood John Lennon Lithograph
Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,400.00
Fantastic example of Ron Wood (from The Rolling Stones) on his second career - as a visual artist! Here in this lithograph, Ron pays tribute to one of his peers, John Lennon. A remarkable print of a pastel work that captures Lennon’s spirit and creativity quite well. This litho is printed on archival heavy stock rag paper (acid free), and is signed in pencil by Ron Wood on the bottom border. It is also numbered “227/290” making this very limited in its run. A sound investment piece from one icon’s tribute to another. 12 x 17”, with Ron’s own embossed logo on the lower right corner.
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Yoko Ono Signed Lithograph #1
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1998. This is a limited edition (28/300) lithograph from one of John Lennon’s cartoons from the Bag One series. The title is “Kite” and is another of Lennon’s interpretations of him “leaving his mind” --visually and whimsically .This handsome lithograph (11 x 13”) is presented in an elaborate frame, with several layers of matting. Frame size is 26 x 28”. It is signed in pencil by Yoko Ono and has the official red stamp (in Japanese characters) from Bag One Productions as well a terrific museum quality lithograph! NM.
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Yoko Ono Signed Lithograph #2
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1998. This is a limited edition (211/300) lithograph from one of John Lennon’s cartoons from the Bag One series. The title is “He Tried to Face Reality” and this certainly looks auto-biographical to us. This handsome lithograph (9 x 11”) is presented in an elaborate frame, with several layers of matting. Frame size is 23 x 27”. It is signed in pencil by Yoko Ono on the bottom border as well as having the official Bag One seal embossed on the L.O.A. A terrific museum quality lithograph! NM.
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Stuart Sutcliffe & John Lennon's Elvis Presley LP
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
A disc of historic significance, for sure, is this original first U.K. pressing of “Elvis Presley” on RCA Records. It’s anyone’s guess as to how many hundred’s of repeated plays this record received, but judging by the rough condition, Presley’s influence upon the sixteen-year old Stuart Sutcliffe is obvious; an impact that extended to his friend and future band mate, John Lennon. On the reverse of the album jacket, Sutcliffe has boldly printed his first name in black marker, and below ‘Presley’ has written his name in blue ink (somewhat obscured and faded). The disc and cover are quite distressed. Pauline Sutcliffe related to us the great story of how she came into possession of her brother’s album in the mid-1990’s: “...when I was still working as a consultant family therapist, journalist Maureen Cleeve contacted me to consult on an article she was writing...and after the interview she suddenly produced Stuart’s album, then said “John Lennon lent it to me when I interviewed him for an article I wrote that appeared in the London Evening Standard on March 4, 1966, which resulted in the ‘more popular than Jesus Christ’ worldwide controversy...John said he borrowed it from Stu...I always wanted to return it...I guess it’s never too late.” A well-traveled album, indeed!
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Lyrics #3
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
c.1960. The untitled lyric sheet in three stanzas and chorus designates that the song is in the key of E flat: “Lucky star shine on me, Lucky star don’t you see, I need your light shining bright, To win her love for me tonight. Lucky star in the sky, Don’t let her love pass me, No matter how near or far, Won’t you be my lucky star (Ooh Ooh, I’m working on you, I promise I’ll be true) Lucky star up above, Pleas help me win my love, Tell me what my chances are, Won’t you be my lucky star (Ooh....Help me win)”.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Photos By Astrid Kircherr & Wolf
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 100.00 - 300.00
Astrid Kirchherr’s classic standing pose of Stuart Sutcliffe in typical black attire is supplemented in the contrasting formal portrait by Reinhard Wolf. Kirchherr, who studied under Wolf from 1957 until 1960, worked as his personal assistant from 1959 until 1963. The 8 x 10” photos from the Pauline Sutcliffe collection were printed from the original negatives. EX.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Poem
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
A love poem of four stanzas written on two sides: “You don’t need to say you love me, You don’t need to even try, For in my heart you’ll always stay, Don’t know the reason why. Well, autumn leaves may tumble, The rain may start to fall. And on stony ground I’ll stumble, But I’ll be there at your call. The waves of time roll on dear, Take sorrow and love in it’s stride, But now I can only hear your sighs as your standing...Well sweet you are in sadness, Like an apple from the tree.” A crossed out line reads “I’d yield to the grave for your sweet sake.” Written in black ballpoint on a sheet of 6 x 6.75” note paper, bottom right corner missing with some scuffs and stains.
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Stuart Sutcliffe's Wallet and Contents
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
1962. The cream-colored leather wallet with ‘Stuart’ written in blue ink on lower inside border and ‘F.V. Sutcliffe’ written in Stuart’s hand in black ink on inside flap includes the following contents: 1) 2.5 x 2.5” photograph of Astrid with dedication on reverse written by Astrid “i love you for ever and always. you are my love of my life.”, 2) small clipped photo of Stuart, 3) color transparency of Astrid wearing a bathing suit, 4) British Railways leaflet on which Stuart has written the name and London address of his art tutor, E. Paolozzi and three abstract doodles, 5) newspaper clipping listing ‘Elvis’ latest single, 6) customs house receipt, dared 1962, 7) slip of paper listing a German phone number, and 8) German postage stamp. Folds out to 8 x 6”, VG.
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Stuart Sutcliffe's Liverpool Bank Book
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
The Liverpool Savings Bank deposit/withdrawal booklet documents Sutcliffe’s deposits executed between November 28, 1958, and November 20, 1959, on seven of the 36 pages. Sutcliffe has written his name at the top of one of the deposit pages. 4 x 5.5”, well-worn.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Letter To His Mother
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Stuart is full of youthful enthusiasm for his art education and future with Astrid as he relates his plans to his mother, Millie, in this letter written over a two-week period in Spring 1961. An excerpt; “...Things seem to be quite well at home and this makes me happy. John Hart has written to me telling me that I have all his support and Ballard’s when I wish to teach. He’s very happy that I’ve started to paint again. Yes I have started and things are going quite nicely. In a few weeks I should have a grip on myself, my pictures are not so abstract now, vaguely figurative and mostly blue. You might have read in the paper that a top English sculptor is now teaching in the big college here. Paollozi (he comes from Edinburgh.) I’m going to the college to start drawing again, I’ll go about 3 days a week and just do what I wish. I’ve seen the assistant director and he said he’ll turn a blind eye, then when Paollozi comes (26th May) I must speak with him about staying in his class for awhile (Astrid is beautiful and wonderful as always and we are so very happy together.) Perhaps I will have a bit of a shock for you in a few weeks, it all depends on this Paollozi man. - (I love Astrid) but I might go to this college for a year, with a grant. It’s so funny but although its vague yet, this can be a tremendous fillip to my reputation when I return to England....Anyway on Monday I go to the class of Paollozi who will be here for a week and see what he has to say about this. The college has tremendously high standards...also could you send me my certificates and things because if I’m going to enroll at the college, I’ll need them. You can’t imagine how important it will be for me to have a good reference from this man. Now please wish my father a happy birthday.... Greetings from Astrid for you and the family, need I say that I’m so very happy here with her, she’s so wonderful in all things. For now, love from your son Stuart to you and all. XXXX” Sutcliffe has written his name and return address on the reverse of the envelope. Written in black ballpoint on seven sides of four 8.25 x 11.75” sheets of paper, tri-folded for mailing. Despite water stains that have caused the ink to bleed on portions of the writings, those sections are still very readable.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Letter To Al Williams
Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
In the three-page handwritten letter written to The Beatles first manager, Allan Williams, the former Beatles bassist expresses considerable distress and anxiety over rumors being spread about him to his mother and sister from “that daft thing Myra,” innuendo that seemingly compromises his integrity and relationship with his lover Astrid Kirchherr. An excerpt: “...i’m accused of having write of my ethereal boredom and ensuing intentions of divorce!!...me old red-haired flame can’t just do things like that...I think I’ve suffered enough back-biting without her adding. if you have any contact with her, you might do your sheriff thing again and talk some sense into her. Pauline wrote that I hated Astrid, was fed up with her...and wanted divorce, all supposedly contained in a letter I have supposedly written...It’s a form of treachery that I’m not able to fight from here...” Most likely sent to Williams from Hamburg soon after The Beatles arrived for a three-month residence at the Top Ten Club. Williams had been a friend to Sutcliffe since 1959 when he and John Lennon began frequenting Williams Jacaranda Coffee Club; a meeting that eventually led to Williams becoming The Beatles manager when he was able to arrange for the group’s first trip to Hamburg in August 1960. Written in dark blue fountain pen upon two 8.5 x 11.5” and one 8.5 x 4.5” sheets of unlined paper with several horizontal and diagonal mailing folds. Beautifully framed to 31.5 x 25.5”.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Pen & Ink Drawing (B)
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,500.00
Here is another of Sutcliffe’s pen & ink studies. This was most likely done using a live model; the drawing features two similar poses of a woman stretching backwards. Again, Stuart uses broad pen lines as his framing device and fine point lines for shadows and texture. India ink on white paper. EX. with a few light creases.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Abstract Figures Artwork (2)
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Here are two double-sided pages of Stuart Sutcliffe’s artwork. They continue on with his conceptual human/geometric creations. Page one shows multiple angles of a humanoid form holding a stake (or some sort of dagger). On the reverse is another concept for a human/geometric sculpture made of thin piping or tubing in wildly different configurations. Page two shows the humanoid form walking an abstract dog. On the reverse are multiple views of an abstract form on its hand and knees. Again, his multiple angles show Sutcliffe’s mind working in 3-D. All pieces are done in pen & ink, with colored pencil highlights, and a final wash of diluted India ink. 8 x 10”. EX. Both pages have mild handling and small edge tears.
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Stuart Sutcliffes German Grammar Pad with Drawings
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
On the final two double-sided pages of the nine-page note pad, Sutcliffe has drawn four sketches; three of which depict nursery rhyme scenes from Humpty Dumpty, Old Woman in the Shoe, and Itsy Bitsy Spider. The seven pages of grammar rules, sentence and tense structure rules with translations are written in black ink. Most likely written soon after The Beatles arrival in Hamburg on August 17, 1960. 4 x 6.5”, EX.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Charcoal Abstract Artwork
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
c.1961. This artwork from Sutcliffe’s early days in Hamburg, shows a cityscape with trees. The washes of gray and orange may denote that this was done in the fall (or at sunset)...we can only guess. Nice example from Stuart’s impressionistic side and a glimpse into his new life in Hamburg. 16 x 20” done on thin newsprint paper. EX.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Lyrics With McCartney
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Five song titles are written at the top of page preceding the lyrics to "When Your Lover Has Gone." During Sutcliffe’s tenure with The Beatles, he assumed lead vocal duties on Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender;” the only song known to have been sung by Sutcliffe as a member of The Beatles. “It’s Late” and “Sweeter Than You” by Rick Nelson, Gene Vincent’s “Peace Of Mind” and “Lovin You” by Presley were other songs he was hoping to sing (a supposition confirmed by Pauline Sutcliffe.) Stuart then drew a line across the page and proceeds to write the 2nd & third verses from the 1931 Einar Aaron Swan song later made famous by Billie Holliday “When Your Lover Has Gone": "When you’re alone who cares for starry skies. When you’re alone, the magic moonlight dies. At break of dawn there is no sunrise, When your lover has. (Twice) What lonely hours the evening shadows bring…………………..with memories lingering. Like faded flowers, life can’t mean anything. When your lover has gone.” Paul McCartney then added the song's title "When You're Lover Has Gone" above the lyrics. Written in bold artist’s pencil on a sheet of 8.25 x 11.75” paper, quarter-folded, with creases, wrinkles and some staining.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Self Portrait Sketch
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Stuart Sutcliffe was small in stature; at times serious, but also knew how to enjoy himself and was always stylish. He also made dark sunglasses a trade-mark for himself as he impressed others around him (think: Andy Warhol)...This tell-all self-portrait expresses this and more. It’s done in charcoal on paper, and uses sharp geometric lines and blunt blocks of shadow on the face (with the ever-present sunglasses as a focal point). Stuart’s expression is as brooding and introverted as many artists of his time were. Portrait is on thin newsprint paper. 16 x 23”. Paper has a 5 x 11” piece missing from the left corner. This does not really interfere with the actual artwork. There are a few small edge tears, and smudging (possibly from being stored in between other artwork).
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Stuart Sutcliffe Pen & India Ink Drawing (C)
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
This pen & ink study, done by Stuart Sutcliffe, seems to certainly be an idea for a proposed three-dimensional project or sculpture. The ink sketch shows a morphing between a human figure and a geometric object. The main image has an ink wash offsetting it. There are two smaller profiles of the “human object” on the side. 6.5 x 8” on white paper. EX., with some mild handling.
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Stuart Sutcliffes 1957/58 Liverpool Sketchbook
Start Price: 11,250.00High Bid: 19,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 45,000.00
To the artist, the sketchbook is more than a bundle of blank papers sandwiched between a front and a back cover; rather it’s an embryonic field wherein any (or all) creative first impulses are made “flesh” by a few simple pencil marks. This part of the creative process, is, perhaps, the most important; the inception! That first initial idea can (and will) sprout into dozens of other concepts, directions or meanings. Some of these ideas will flourish into a finished project and some will be destroyed or discarded by the artist himself--as this is his own world. Stuart Sutcliffe’s world is well documented here in his very own sketchbook that was used by him thoroughly in 1957-58 in his Liverpool art school days. This hardbound, 7 x 9” sketchbook contains 136 pages; all but two containing some type of artwork. There are many human figure studies (clothed and nude) as well as gesture drawings in pencil, fine point pen and India ink. Three entire color pages are fully finished town scenes with multiple houses that perhaps were done in the cubist style of Cezanne, Duchamp or Picasso. Other sketches show that Sutcliffe was doing sketch studies of statuary (possibly a large art museum) which is a standard art school exercise. Also quite the norm was sketching people on the streets, parks and cafe’s--all represented here too by Stuart. One page seems to be a self-portrait sketch of Sutcliffe (looking quite intense). Also in the book are some detailed (and well done) studies of buildings, architecture and general street scenes (Liverpool or other). Sutcliffe was very conscious with his exercises; one of note is a two page study in light and shadow, done in India ink pen and washes. He is wholly successful as you can see in this study called “cafe scene”. Human figures are carefully blocked out, placed and rendered as a solitary light source illuminates Stuart’s illustration. Further into the book, we find four pages of water color wash over pen lines that do show figures holding musical instruments; one of which later reveals itself to be John Lennon with a mandatory “skiffle” instrument in hand; the washboard; this being the first of two pages in which John is Stuart’s subject. A Paul McCartney profile is also seen on another page. It goes without saying that here in this exhaustive book of sketches Sutcliffe exhibits his thirst and, ultimately, his understanding into the mechanics and beauty of modern art... and quite possibly himself. On the inside front cover, Sutcliffe has signed his name and identified the book as being “Group II, Inter. Year. British comedian Spike Milligan and two other unidentified autographs are seen on the opposite page. On the inside back cover are two different song listings in Stuart’s hand; the first being a list of eight traditional American country blues and folk songs popularized by mid-1950’s British skiffle king and early influence on The Beatles, Lonnie Donegan. Among the songs included: Midnight Special, Railroad Bill, Worried Mans Blues and Frankie & Johnny. It is interesting to note that Stuart’s close friend, John Lennon, was covering these very same songs with The Quarry Men at the time. The second list of four songs, subtitled “Rock & Roll,” includes Don’t Be Cruel, Daddy-O, Hound Dog and Singing The Blues. The skiffle craze in Britain coincided with the emergence of the rock n roll era; both genres serving as watershed moments for millions of British youth. A second Sutcliffe signature appears on one of the pages of art. The hardbound covers of the sketchbook are quite worn, while the inside pages are overall VG+; a few pages being partially cut by scissors.
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The Beatles Las Vegas Photo Collection (36)
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
This wonderful collection of thirty-six color images of The Beatles were taken at the Sahara in Las Vegas in 1964, seven John Lennon, four Paul McCartney, four George Harrison and nine Ringo Starr images. The one-of-a-kind, 1 x 1.5” photographic slides, in excellent condition have been stored in a protective metal slide box since 1964.
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The Beatles Unpublished Las Vegas Photographs (18)
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
This astonishing set of prints of The Beatles on stage in Las Vegas in 1964 was left to our consignor by a now deceased relative who took the photographs. I shot of the pool and 3 of The Beatles off stage are complemented by 14 photographs of The Beatles on stage in concert. No copyright is offered with these previously unseen prints.
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The Beatles Candid "Help!" Photographs (8)
Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
From Feb. 23 through March 9, 1965 The Beatles were in the Bahamas filming scenes from their second movie; “Help!” There were many beach dwellers and sight-seers there as well, who delighted in seeing the Fab Four filming the beach scenes from day to day. One insightful pedestrian happened to take these eight candid photographs (3.25 x 3.25” each). The pix show the boys clowning around on and off the set (this was the final scene in the film) and co-stars Eleanor Bron and Leo McKern can be seen in there too! Impressive photo set, comes with copyright as well! This comes with a letter from the son of the woman who took these photos. EX. with a few corner tip dents.
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The Beatles Minneapolis Unpublished Photos #1 (4)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
In this set of four, one-of-a-kind vintage, unpublished photos from The Beatles press conference in Minneapolis prior to their concert at Metropolitan Stadium on August 21, 1965, George Harrison is all smiles....and for good reason! It was here that George was presented with his Rickenbacker 360-12 guitar as a gift from Minneapolis’ B-Sharp Music on behalf of the state’s musicians. The 5 x 7” photos exhibit light handling wear. The negatives no longer exist and the photos come without copyright.
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The Beatles Dave Hull Unreleased Interview Reels
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
1965. Los Angeles radio legend, Dave Hull, a major Beatles booster at the height of Beatlemania, first interviewed the group during their summer ‘64 North American tour. After being aired on KRLA, portions of those interviews were released on Vee-jay Records “Hear The Beatles Tell All” in November 1964. Hull’s next encounter with The Beatles came in The Bahamas during the filming of “Help!” in late February and early March, 1965. Most of the interviews were conducted in a beach cabana on the movie’s set, while others were conducted on the beach itself. A final interview is conducted from the airport as The Beatles board a plane for London. Offered here are five one-of-a-kind open-reel tapes of excellent audio quality containing 85 minutes of interviews conducted by Dave Hull with all four members of the Beatles and their press officer, Derek Taylor. Of the 84 minutes of interviews, only 5 minutes have ever been aired or circulated. Full broadcast and reproduction rights will be transferred to the winning bidder of these historic interviews. The one and only set of reference cassettes made from the original reels also goes to the winning bidder. Reel #1 (19 minutes) includes a lengthy interview with John Lennon that gives insight into his family and life in general. A short interview with Ringo is interrupted as he is called to shoot a scene. Reel #2 (25 minutes) includes interviews with Ringo and Paul, while Derek Taylor interviews John and Ringo. The third reel (5 minutes) features John talking about his second book, “A Spaniard in the Works”, the plot of ‘Help’, his contribution to “I Saw Her Standing There”, and other songs. Paul talks to Derek on the progress of the filming. This interview segment was aired, presumably, on KRLA, soon after Hull’s return to Los Angeles. An additional 18 minutes are repeated from reel #2. Reel #4 (14 minutes) includes interviews by both Dave and Derek. George talks about his house and his privacy. Paul speaks about his dad. John and Paul discuss the plot of “Help!” John and Paul explain their songwriting process. John speaks about Cynthia and Julian, Ringo’s wedding, and who sings on “Rock & Roll Music”. Dave interviews Paul who gives a message to the fan. John and George are featured at length. An additional 10 minutes are repeated from reel #1. Reel #5 (21 minutes) features Dave’s interviews with all four of The Beatles discussing “A Hard Day’s Night”, Ringo’s marriage, Paul talking about Hull giving out the Beatles home addresses, and a short snippet with Brian Epstein. plus Written on the box is “Save for Dave Hull...do not erase on penalty of death.” The winning bidder will receive two signed statements from Dave Hull; each one transferring all broadcast and reproduction rights to the new owner. Also included are cue and timing sheets.
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John Lennon & Yoko Interview with Copyright
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 14,000.00
During their Montreal “Bed-In For Peace,” John Lennon & Yoko Ono are heard in this 22-minute telephone interview in May 28 1969, with New York disc jockey Howard Smith. Lennon and Ono are both quite animated and enthusiastic about their peace activism and philosophy during the interview, conducted two days after they checked into the Queen Elizabeth Hotel for the week-long “bed-in.” The couple garnered worldwide media attention two months earlier during their first “bed-in” from the Amsterdam Hilton; the event immortalized in the Lennon-penned “Ballad of John & Yoko,” The Beatles current single at the time. After Lennon fields a question about the distribution of “peace” acorns to world leaders, he speaks of his band mates views on Lennon’s activism: “…Ringo’s a live-in acorn himself… George..is a peacenik…Paul’s sort of more intellectual about it…but we all want peace.” Among other subjects covered are Lennon’s U.S. visa application, Ghandi, Nixon, Moscow, the Pope, the “Two Virgins” album, and Tom Paxton’s tribute to Lennon ‘Crazy John.” He refers to the delay of the release of the “Get Back” album due to the incompletion of the book to be included with the album. He calls the album “fantastic” and speaks about the “6-hours of rehearsals…for the show…the show never was…” Lennon speaks for thirteen minutes, Yoko for nine. The two 5” reels, one in a WABC Radio Recording box, each with WABC stickers, are dated 5/28 and 5/29. The tapes of excellent audio quality come with copyright.
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George Harrison with Mick Fleetwood Rehearsal Tape
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1981. Harrison is heard in conversation and on sitar for ten minutes in this one-of-a-kind audio cassette dating to the production of 1981’s “Time Bandit;” the film produced by Harrison’s Handmade Films. Several other voices and Indian instruments are heard; at one point, Harrison comments on Phil Spector’s production expertise when a portion of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” is piped into the studio. Harrison hums along and comments when a portion of Bob Dylan’s cover of “Take Me As I Am” is played. Also heard is the movie’s theme, “Dream Away” that includes a few extra seconds at the end that are not heard on the commercial release. Handwritten on the 30-minute cassette is “Dream Away” and “George & Me Time Bandits Demo.”
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Paul McCartney "Too Bad About Sorrows" Audio Tape
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
This most unusual, one-of-a-kind Beatles collectible has been tucked away for more than forty years by the original recipient who received it in 1965. The story begins with a contest conducted by radio station WRDC in Hartford, Connecticut, whereby listeners were encouraged to submit, on a postcard, a question they would like to have answered by their favorite Beatle. If their question was chosen, the winner was promised a personalized audio answer from the respective Beatle to whom the question was directed. Contained on the three-inch reel of tape is Paul McCartney reading and then responding to the following question: “Paul, what and when was the first song you and John wrote?” He addresses his response to the winner, whose name is Emily, and continues by saying that he conferred with John and both agreed that the song was “Too Bad About Sorrows;” a song he admitted was not very good. Paul then sings and hums a short, six-second burst of the never recorded song. The entire exchange is approximately 30-seconds in length. Accompanying the tape is a congratulatory letter, dated September 25, 1965, from WDRC assuring Emily that Paul McCartney did, indeed, actually hold, in his hand, her handwritten card containing her question! Emily’s original postmarked card that was returned to her with the tape and letter is also included. The winner of this lot can, likewise, be assured that Paul McCartney did, indeed, touch Emily’s postcard! Whether or not the tape was ever aired on WDRC is unknown. It is likely, however, that the winner’s questions were answered during The Beatles’ tour stop in New York City for their Ed Sullivan Show appearance and historic first Shea Stadium concert; New York being the closest city to Hartford. We do know that WDRC did give away tickets to the Shea Stadium concert.
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The Beatles "Hello Goodbye" Negatives with Copyright
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
1967. Consisting of: 39 black & white 35mm negatives (sold with copyright), all previously unpublished, taken by lighting technician, John McConaghy during filming of promotional footage for the single ‘Hello Goodbye’ at the Saville Theatre, London, November 10th, 1967. The various head and shoulders shots include: ten of John Lennon on stage, talking or playing guitar; seven of Paul McCartney direction the shoot; four of George Harrison on stage; five of Ringo Starr sitting at his drum kit on stage; and six of McCartney, Harrison, and Lennon. The Beatles took over the Saville Theatre on this day to film promotional clips for the forthcoming single ‘Hello Goodbye’, with Paul McCartney taking charge as the director. Three different clips were recorded: one with The Beatles wearing their Sgt. Pepper uniforms in front of a psychedelic backdrop, one with The Beatles wearing their everyday clothes in front of a pastoral backdrop, and another with footage including the group doing the ‘Twist’ in front of a sequined backdrop (this third clip was not used). The Sgt. Pepper version made its world premiere on November 26th edition of The Ed Sullivan Show prefaced by Sullivan reading a telegram from The Beatles. It was repeated the following day on ABC’s ‘Hollywood Palace.’ Due to a ‘miming’ ban enforced by the Musicians’ Union in the UK, none of the clips were ever aired.
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John Lennon's Electric Piano and Cassette Recorder
Start Price: 12,500.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
1980. Lennon family friend Sam Green attests to the fact (in his notarized LOA) that John composed many of the songs that appeared on the LP “Double Fantasy” on this Yamaha piano (serial # CP104211) while at Green’s home on New York’s Fire Island during the summer of 1980. In addition, Lennon’s own JVC music scanner (serial #08571955) was used to record some of the demos for the album. Green states that the JVC scanner was likely the last piece of equipment purchased by Lennon before his death. 1980’s “Double Fantasy,” of course, was John’s first foray back into the studio since 1975’s “Rock N Roll”. John entered his “house-husband” phase during his self-imposed exile. His short-lived re-emergence left us with the classics “(Just Like) Starting Over,” “Woman” and “Watching The Wheels”. This keyboard and tape recorder played a crucial part in documenting his final musical works that, in turn, have contributed to his lasting legacy. The keyboard is in excellent condition, (a rusty relic no doubt from the humidity on the island) while the recorder is in working condition. Both items are additionally documented in the Albert Goldman book “The Lives of John Lennon.”
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John Lennon Signed Medical Card
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
A medical record card completed on the front in blue ballpoint pen in an unknown hand with Last Name: “LENNON”, First Name: “JOHN”, Middle Name: “WINSTON”, as well as mailing address, which is covered over with white sticker containing with the amended address “c/o Apple Records, Attn: Allan Steckler, 1700 Broadway, NYC 10019”. Other info includes Date Of Birth: “OCT 9, 1940” and Date Signed: “15 JAN, 1964”. The front of the card has been signed nicely in blue ballpoint pen by John as “JWLennon”, the reverse was completed at the top in his hand with details of the beneficiary of death benefits as “Mrs. C. Lennon”, Beneficiary’s Address: “251 Menlove Avenue Woolton Liverpool” and Relationship: “Wife”. There is additional information in another hand below. Stamped in red ink “DECEASED”, which is not something you see every day. This is a personal document which spans sixteen years between 1964 and 1980 6 x 4” VG Condition, evidence of handling
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John Lennon Signed Income Tax Form
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Here is Form MI, a United Kingdom Income Tax Claim By an Individual Who Is a Resident of the United States. This form, which lists Lennon as a “Partner of Beatles & Co.”, has been signed by him and dated in his hand “13 NOV 74”. Listed on the reverse are a series of series of royalty sources, namely Apple Corps Ltd., Maclen (Music) Ltd. and Northern Songs Ltd. Lennon signed items of a personal nature like this one were never intended to be in a private collection, therefore making this item quite rare and desirable. With COA from PSA/DNA. 11.5 x 8.25” VG
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John Lennon Owned Caviar Container
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
One of the more unusual Beatles-owned pieces of memorabilia we’ve had the good fortune to be able to offer has to be this caviar container dating to John Lennon’s years at Kenwood, his home in Weybridge, Surrey. According to the LOA, John and Yoko “regularly had caviar delivered to Kenwood from ‘Fortnum & Mason’s. We were employed as haulage contractors by The Beatles between 1967-70 and the item was given to us by John Lennon during this period.” The glass, possibly porcelain, container is embossed with the logo and London address of Fortnum & Mason on the top, while the side of the container shows a sturgeon. The container’s maker, Crown Devon Fielding’s of London is embossed on the bottom. 2.75” diameter 2.25” high.
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John Lennon "Live In New York City" Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
“Live in New York City” captures John Lennon’s last full-length concert performance, and was released in 1986. The album reached #41 on the charts, and eventually went gold. This hologram style RIAA gold record award reads as: “Presented to Capitol Records.” EX. overall with a few light scuffs.
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono Milk & Honey Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1980’s. Recorded in 1980; not released till three years later, “Milk and Honey” included the #5 hit song “Nobody Told Me”. It was certified gold on 4/13/84 and was #11 on the album charts. Presented to Fin Hunt. Strip plate has the RIAA logo. 17 x 21”. NRMT.
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John Lennon's Phantom V Rolls Royce Registration
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 25,000.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
In June of 1985, John Lennon’s world famous psychedelic Rolls Royce sold in Sotheby’s for an earth shattering $2.3 million. The car had humble beginnings and it started out with a Valentine black paintjob. Aside from being purchased new by one of the most famous people in the world at the time, there was nothing really all that remarkable about it. The car was delivered to John on June 3, 1965. Before long, he started to add accessories to the car including a custom sound system complete with a record turntable, a radio phone, a television, a refrigerator, and he even went so far as to have the rear seat modified so that it could be converted into a double bed! But all of that paled in comparison with what he had done on the outside of the car. In April of 1967, he had the car painted ‘psychedelic’ by a Dutch team of artists known as “The Fool”. Needless to say, the car now drew attention wherever it went, and it even took a beating from an old lady and her umbrella who was appalled with what someone had done to a Rolls Royce. The Beatles used this vehicle extensively between 1966 and 1969, and in 1970 John and Yoko shipped the car to the U.S., where it was loaned to several rock stars in the early 70’s, including The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. The car spent several years in storage and in 1977 it was donated to the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in NYC for a $225,000. tax credit. In 1985 it was the museum that put it up for sale at Sotheby’s. Today the car is in Victoria, British Columbia, at the Royal British Columbia Museum. Here we offer the original registration form for that fabled vehicle, which was signed by John Lennon on the day he took delivery, June 3, 1965. In the upper left hand corner, written in another hand is his address in Surrey, England, just above where he signed nicely in black fountain pen. The middle of the form contains information about the automobile including the model and make, as well as the serial number and license plate, which was FJB 111C. The yearly registration fee for this vehicle was 17 pounds 10 pence. This is a remarkable document pertaining to the history of one of the most famous cars in the world, signed by the original owner of the vehicle, who just happened to by John Lennon.
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The Beatles Unpublished Photo Signed by Ian Wright
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
Members of The Beatles are seen here, in three of the following four photographs, prior to the first of two concerts at the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, on the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The Beatles were reportedly told of the murder just prior to their taking the stage for the first show of the evening. An eyewitness recalls “…I was there…I think if someone had come on stage and stopped the show there would have been a riot.” Photographer Ian Wright was on hand to capture these backstage images before The Beatles changed into their matching stage suits. John, Paul and George are featured in this unpublished 11 x 14” photograph that has been signed and annotated by the photographer on the surrounding matte board as follows: (The Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees England...November 22, 1963...Ian Wright...Neg Ref 63/11/100) The 11 x 14” photo is double matted to 16 x 20”. MT.
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The Beatles Unpublished Photo Signed by Ian Wright
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
In this Ian Wright photograph, Paul McCartney is seen backstage at the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees on November 22, 1963. The unpublished 11 x 14” photograph has been signed and annotated by the photographer on the surrounding matte board as follows: (Paul McCartney...The Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees England...November 22, 1963...The day J.F.K. was shot...Ian Wright...Neg Ref 63/2/101) The 11 x 14” photo is double matted to 16 x 20”. MT.
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The Beatles Unpublished Photo Signed by Ian Wright
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
In this Ian Wright photograph, John, Paul and Ringo are seen backstage at the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees on November 22, 1963. The unpublished 14 x 11” photograph has been signed and annotated by the photographer on the surrounding matte board as follows: (The Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees England...November 22, 1963...Ian Wright...Neg Ref 63/11/105) The 14 x 11” photo is double matted to 20 x 16”. MT.
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The Beatles Unpublished Photo Signed by Ian Wright
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
Beatlemania’s effect upon a teenaged girl is documented by Ian Wright in this photo taken during The Beatles’ appearance at The Globe Theatre on November 22, 1963. The unpublished 11 x 14” photograph has been signed and annotated by the photographer on the surrounding matte board as follows: (Beatlemania...The Globe Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees England...November 22, 1963...Ian Wright...Ref No 63/11/111) The 11 x 14” photo is double matted to 16 x 20”. MT.
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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Alternate Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
It’s always a nice surprise to see an outtake from the most famous gate-fold record ever made. This super 16 x 20” photograph is from the original negative as well. EX.
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The Beatles John Lennon Photograph by Paul Saltzman
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
This wonderful close-up of a pensive John Lennon with his Martin D-28 guitar was taken by Paul Saltzman in 1968. A visual and descriptive documentation of his week with The Beatles in India is recounted in his book “The Beatles In Rishikesh.” Saltzman has signed and annotated the lower border of this 11 x 14” giclee print in pencil. His photo stamp is seen on the reverse. MT.
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono Montreal Bed-In Photos (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are seen in these four limited edition photographs (1000 total) as they hold court, so to speak, from their stately Queen Elizabeth Hotel room in Montreal on May 26, 1969, during their second and last highly publicized, week-long “bed-in for peace.” It was here that the duo recorded “Give Peace A Chance” along with assorted guests the likes of Timothy Leary, Derek Taylor, Petula Clark, and members of the Canadian Radha Krishna Temple in the chorus. The four 10 x 14” photographs are numbered 16/1000, 23/1000, 25/1000, and 30/1000.
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John Lennon & Paul McCartney Snapshots (16)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
This collection of photos originated from the archives of paparazzi photographer, the late Vinnie Zuffante. Eleven of the photos feature either John or John and Yoko from the mid-1970’s and 1980, in NYC. Paul and Linda are seen in three photos (one with Ringo) in NYC in ‘76. One shot each feature Zuffante with Lennon and McCartney. Average size is 3.5 x 5”, NRMT.
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The Beatles Vintage Photographs (6)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
Included here: two 6 x 7.5” and one 7.75 x 10” photos sold in the U.K. during 1963/64, 8 x 6” Nigel Dickson portrait, and two 8 x 10” shots of Ringo (one by Dezo Hoffman.) VG/EX.
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John Lennon Photograph by Dezo Hoffman
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
This pleasing image of John Lennon, making tea at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool home in April, 1963, was captured by renowned photographer Dezo Hoffman. It is one of numerous Hoffman photos seen in ‘The Beatles Anthology.’ The reverse of the photo is stamped with Dezo Hoffman’s photography stamp.
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The Beatles Ed Sullivan Show Ephemera
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1964. A rarely seen preliminary running order sheet for The Beatles first Ed Sullivan Show appearance highlights this lot of CBS ephemera from February ‘64. The p.m. update of the final running order for the historic February 9th telecast places the acrobatic team of Wells & The Four Fays in place of Georgia Brown and the cast of “Oliver;” who are missing from the show altogether; victims of an obvious printing error. Ultimately, the Brown/Oliver slot replaced Wells & The Four Fays who was relegated to the show’s final performance slot. (8.5 x 11” sheet is folded in eighths and exhibits a few small tears and creases) The two-page, CBS News press release includes quotes from Ed Sullivan in anticipation of the Beatles’ visit as well as anticipated security and crowd control issues and the fact that more than 50,000 ticket requests were received. 08.5 x 11”, quarter-folded, considerable wear) Rounding out this collection is one-of-a-kind office communication to The Beatles from the CBS Audience Mail Department, mistakenly dated February 17, 1963, telling the group they had thus far received 8,870 pieces of mail, concluding with a request for an autographed picture. (8.5 x 7.25”, one vertical fold)
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The Beatles Capitol Records Press Kit Items (9)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 200.00 - 500.00
1964. Very uncommon, especially in such pristine condition, are these items from Capitol Records first Beatles press kit from January 1964. Included here are five 8 x 10’s of the famous Dezo Hoffman photograph as seen on the back cover of “Meet The Beatles” and three-page biographies for John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison (2). MT., Also included is an original Associated Press photo caption release dated December 12, 1963 entitled “Teener’s Idols.” 5.5 x 8.5”, tear along bottom.
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The Beatles Fan Club Collection (9)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 70.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. Leading off this fan club lot are six different Beatles (U.S.A.) Limited letters issued to prospective fan club members and those wishing to start their own local fan club branch, NRMT. Also included: 8 x 10” color portrait with facsimile autographs, NRMT., U.K. Fan Club Newsletter magazine from summer ‘64, 32-pgs., NRMT., and a WABC New York Beatles Fan Club card, VG. From the Budd Hellawell collection.
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The Beatles Cavern Club Fan Club Cards (45)
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Distributed by the Cavern Club in late ‘63 or early ‘64 were these double-sided cards with the lads pictured inside the Liverpool club they made famous. The photo was taken prior to their next to final performance at the club on April 12, 1963. The reverse reveals the trademark Cavern logo and “When you come to Liverpool...you must visit the CAVERN! Very scarce. 6.25 x 4”, MT.
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A Photograph Signed by The Beatles
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
This photograph features Dezo Hoffmann shot of The Beatles in a nice smiling pose, with John, Paul and George holding their guitars. All four have signed the photo very nicely in blue ballpoint pen on or near their respective images. This photograph was signed by The Beatles for Mr. Bud Hellawell, a merchandising marketer and "Billboard Man of the Year" in his field, who also had a licensing agreement to produce Beatle hats. The signatures on the photo date from early 1964, a very desirable time period, just as Beatlemania was exploding in the United States. Excellent Condition.
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A Photograph Signed by The Beatles
Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
This photograph features a well known Dezo Hoffmann shot of The Beatles walking down the street in front of the BBC building in London. All four have signed the photo very nicely in blue ballpoint pen on or near their respective images. This photograph was signed by The Beatles for Mr. Bud Hellawell, a merchandising marketer and "Billboard Man of the Year" in his field, who also had a licensing agreement to produce Beatle hats. The signatures on the photo date from early 1964, a very desirable time period, just as Beatlemania was exploding in the United States. Excellent Condition.
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The Beatles Beret, Cap & Swatch Samples (4)
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1964. Included here, from the files of Budd Hellawell, are samples regarding the marketing of Beatles hats in the United States: 1) dark blue beret with embroidered Beatles patch and Kangol Wear UK embossed labeling inside, MT., 2) generic black Beatle cap with attached tag from Jak-Lyn Headwear, Inc. of NYC. Handwritten on the tag is “Beatles - elastic back - .65 each”, MT., and 3) fabric swatch sample folder from “Lamberet” showing 22 different color variations, 4) page from book showing John wearing a Beatle hat.
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The Beatles Harmonica Press Sheet & Licensing Letters
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. The two-page press statement announces Hohner’s release of the $2.98 “blister pack” that includes a harmonica, basic instruction chart and photographs of the Beatles and their signatures. Hohner exalts the surge in popularity of the harmonica since its appearance on “two of the Beatles’ top song hits, ‘Please Please Me’ and “Little Child”...sparked by John Lennon...who has long played the harmonica...” The two duplicate press releases are tri-folded for mailing. Also included are licensing inquiries to Budd Productions from four companies wishing to jump on the Beatles merchandising bandwagon. Among the inquiries are two from Vari-Vue Animations (dated February 5 and May 15 ‘64), the company responsible for the Beatles flasher buttons and rings. All items are from the Budd Hellawell collection. Overall VG.
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16 Magazine Collection (13)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 100.00 - 300.00
1964-65. Thirteen monthly issues printed during the height of Beatlemania (July ‘64- August ‘65). Beatles members are seen on the covers of eleven issues with special features on the inside. 66 pages. Overall NRMT/MT.
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The Beatles Miscellaneous Ephemera (6)
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. Included here are two unused tickets to “A Hard Day’s Night” at NYC’s Trans Lux East Theatre on August 10, 1964 (9 x 4”, NRMT.), two duplicate sheets entitled “Who Sings What With The Beatles,” U.K. Valex postcard and a May 8, 1964, radio survey sheet from KXLY in Spokane, Washington showing ‘P.S. I Love You/Love Me Do at #1. VG-NRMT.
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The Beatles Coloring Book, Quiz Book & Magazines
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. Included here: 1) The Official Beatles Coloring Book by Saalfield, 128-pgs., uncolored and NRMT., 2) The Beatles Quiz Book, 32-pgs., light spine wear and three small cover blemishes., 3) The Beatles ‘Pictures For Framing’ by Norman Parkinson, 32-pgs. NRMT., and 4) The Original Beatles Book, 66-pg. magazine, light spine wear.
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The Beatles She Said So/I Feel Fine Animation Cels
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Five original, hand-colored cells from the first music video ever, The Beatles’ “She Said So/ I feel Fine” by Stephen Verona. The hand-drawn and hand-painted cells are unique (no other copies exist) and this collection of cells comprises both a milestone in music video history and an important step in the history of The Beatles. Original paper cells drawn by Stephen, some hand-colored by John Lennon and each depicting a word from the video. Artist and filmmaker, Stephen Verona, met John Lennon in 1966 where Verona suggested pairing a Beatles song with images and John sent him an acetate version of the working title “She Said So” to start on. Verona created literal cartoon-like “Pop Art” images for every word and part of the song and Lennon later joined him to help refine the idea and even colored several of the cells himself! The finished film was shown at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and won several awards, including the CINE Golden Eagle. These incredible pieces of original art are individually mounted, framed with a descriptive plaque. 20 x 17”, EX.
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The Beatles Yellow Submarine Cell
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00
1968. A three cell set-up from the original full length Beatles animated classic; “Yellow Submarine”. The scene features a 3.25” image of John beside him are the 1930’s style dancers (from the “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” sequence). There are also a few others background accents included here too. This is matted and sealed, with two official gold seals “One of a kind Original Art from the full length feature...a collector’s treasure”. Also inside is a certificate of authenticity. Matted to 16 x 20”. EX.
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Paul McCartney Signed "Big Face Mountain" Litho
Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 2,800.00 - 4,500.00
Our favorite offering in the Paul McCartney Lithograph series. This one was also used as the cover of his art book. This print utilizes powerful washes of alizarin crimson and burnt umber making up a mountainous face. A powerful image that only Paul could create. This is also on archival heavy stock paper. (#179 of 200) Title: Big Mountain Face. 25 x 33.5”. Mint.
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The Beatles 1966 St. Louis Unused Press Ticket
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
1966. This is one of two known “Press” tickets for the August 21, 1966, Beatles concert at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Note handwritten “Football Cardinals.” This was the only time during any of the group’s North American tours where they played in two different cities in one day, having played a rescheduled Cincinnati show at noon because of a downpour the previous evening. Once again, rain fell in St. Louis, but the 8:00 concert went off without a hitch. Note the Mercury outboard motor ad on reverse. 5 x 2”, EX+. with a few miniscule surface blemishes.
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The Beatles St Louis Concert Contract & Ephemera
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1966. Another excellent companion piece to the Busch Stadium concert poster we’re offering is this interesting assemblage of documents and clippings related to the August 21, 1966, concert: Included here: 1) copy of the five-page, unsigned GAC (General Artists Corporation) contract and rider dated April 6th, 1966, between Everett Agnew, Regal Sports Amusements Enterprises, Inc. and NEMS Enterprises LTD; 2) three-page handwritten agreement between Regal Sports and promoter Nick Charles; 3) receipt from Nick Charles for “initial deposit on the Beatles Venture; 4) four pages of related concert correspondence including one from GAC/Beatles representative Norman Weiss; 5) thirteen related newspaper clippings and concert advertisements.
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The Beatles Busch Stadium St. Louis Ticket Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1966. A terrific companion piece to the fabulous Busch Stadium concert poster we’re offering is this ticket stub from that very same consigner who remembers the first day tickets went on sale: “...we sat on the floor waiting for the box office to open...and purchased almost the first tickets that were sold...the ticket agent sold us tickets that were directly above the field entrance where the Beatles would enter and leave...” Her reward for being among the first in line to procure a ticket was this Field Box, fifth row seat! Note the Mercury outboard motor ad on the reverse. The well-cared for ticket stub (5 x 2”) is NRMT.
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The Beatles 1966 St. Louis Original Concert Poster
Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 35,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
ItsOnlyRocknRoll.com is extremely fortunate to be able to bring to auction the only known example of this visually delightful Beatles concert poster advertising the group’s August 21, 1966, concert at St. Louis’ Busch Memorial Stadium. This remarkable find comes to us from the same consignor who helped make our recent June 2nd auction a rousing success, thanks to the inclusion of the only known copy of a Shea Stadium 1966 one-sheet concert poster that was, incidentally, procured at the same time as this Busch Stadium gem! Here, in her own words, are her memories of the acquisition of the two posters and of the concert at Busch Stadium: “My friend and I were at the ticket agency on Olive Street in downtown St. Louis early in the morning the first day tickets were available …we sat on the floor and waited for them to open…when the doors opened we bought almost the first tickets. The ticket agent sold us tickets that were directly above the field entrance where The Beatles would enter and leave….We asked the manager if we could have the poster on display. He took our names/addresses and said he would send it. Some weeks later at school we saw each other in the hall and both said “Guess what I got in the mail yesterday!” She had gotten the Shea poster, I had gotten the St Louis poster…She was disappointed because she wanted the poster for the concert we were to attend…and gave me the Shea poster…I attended the concert as a screaming teenager. After the concert we noticed four limousines lined up by the curb, and everyone was gathered around there waiting for the Beatles. We thought that was a little obvious, and went to the other side of the stadium, where a single rather nondescript car was at the curb. We stood near the car door. The huge crowd was by the limos, there weren’t many people where we were. We were right, the Beatles ran from the stadium door right for the car. I touched John’s right shoulder (didn’t wash that hand for a week!) and Ringo grabbed my friend’s hand and tried to pull her into the car. She said the only thing stopping her, was knowing that her Mom would get mad, since her Mom was our transportation for the night.” A wonderful memory, for sure! More than 23,000 Beatles’ fans, many rain-soaked from the intermittent rain, were on hand for The Beatles only appearance at the newly-opened Busch Memorial Stadium, home to both the baseball and football Cardinals. It marked the first time The Beatles played concerts in two cities on the same day; this due to the fact that the previous night’s concert in Cincinnati had been postponed by rain until noon the next day. The show went off without a hitch. The Beatles played a 35 minute show, but performed no songs from their current “Revolver” album. The 28 x 41”, one-sheet paper poster was produced by Murray Poster Printing Co.; the same company known for producing those classic cardboard “boxing style” posters, many of which have passed through our auctions over the years. While Murray was also known for printing one-sheet movie posters for display in standardized theatre lobby display frames, the format was hardly suitable for concert posters that were usually displayed at the box office, placed in record store windows or stapled to telephone poles. This one-sheet sized paper poster, along with the Shea Stadium paper poster, has caused quite a bit of excitement in the poster collecting hobby. Just goes to show that you never know what new discoveries can still turn up, in this case, 41 years after the fact!”
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The Beatles Cow Palace Concert Collection (10)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1965/66. Consisting of: two letters from San Francisco’s Cow Palace discussing ’65 ticket information, ticket envelope and stub from 8/31/65 evening performance, letter and envelope concerning the ’66 concert, 8 x 10” photo of the Beatles with local promoter Paul Catalana, Beatles hotel suite #805 key tag from Palo Alto’s Cabana Motor Hotel, and yes, believe it or not….a smashed jelly bean from a scrapbook labeled “Paul stepped on this jelly bean…August 31, 1965…Beatles concert”. A dream come true for collectors of celebrity smashed jelly beans! Overall EX.
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The Beatles Mid-West Concert Tickets Stubs (3)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Three historic concert stubs from The Beatles stops on 9/3/64 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and on 8/12/66 in Chicago with two stubs: one for the afternoon show and one for the evening show! (Chicago was the first stop on the last tour of 1966). VG/EX. The Indiana stub has some wear and handling.
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The Beatles Kansas City Concert Ticket Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. Kansas City Athletic’s baseball team owner Charles O. Finley made good on his promise to bring The Beatles to KC’s Municipal Stadium with a $150,000 offer for the group to appear on a day originally slated to be a day off for the Fab four. This $8.50 ‘playing field’ ticket carries the notoriety of being the highest priced Beatles concert ticket for any of their North American appearances; an exception being the Paramount benefit three days later in which The Beatles donated their services with a special VIP seating for a $100 donation to United Cerebral Palsy. The reverse of the ticket shows Finley in a Beatles’ wig proclaiming “Today’s Beatles’ fans are tomorrow’s baseball fans.” The 2.25 x 4” stub has pin hole, a light lower right border stain.
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The Beatles West Coast Concert Ticket Stubs (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
An historic trio: ticket #1 comes from the Hollywood Bowl on 8/23/64. This concert was recorded and not released until 1977! Ticket #2 is from the very next year at the Hollywood Bowl on 8/30/65 which leads up to ticket #3 from the Cow Palace on 8/31/65. These were the final two dates on the 10 city, record-breaking tour that began at Shea Stadium two weeks earlier. Stubs are approx. 1” x 1.50” each. VG/EX. The Aug. 23rd Hollywood Bowl ticket is laminated.
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George Harrison's Guitar Given To Spike Milligan
Start Price: 9,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
As a result of George Harrison's fondness for his friend, British comedian and former "Goons" member Spike Milligan, Harrison presented one of his customized Fender Stratocasters to the multi-talented star who was also a poet, author and musician. According to the LOA from Jamie Compton (Artist Relations Manager, Fender-Europe), the Fender Silver Series Stratocaster (serial # L036415) in original tweed case was delivered to George Harrison, who then personalized the set-up specifications to his liking. Sometime later, Harrison presented the guitar to Milligan; who, in turn later gave the guitar to a musician friend.
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Ringo Starr Signed Giclee Print Set (14)
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Here is an incredible collection of limited edition giclee prints signed and created by “the funny one,” Ringo Starr. Each print is on high quality archival heavy stock paper and is signed in marker by Ringo himself. (Each signature is in a different color marker on each print). Now is your chance to get an entire set of these whimsical and colorful prints by Ringo. Included are: 1) “Badfinger” 23 x 29”. 2) “Chef Alamonde” 17 x 21”. 3) “Hat Man” 23 x 34”. 4) “Help” 23 x 29”. 5) “Is It Time” 23 x 30”. 6) “Krazee” 17 x 21”. 7) “New Too OK” 17 x 21”. 8) “Night Boy” 17 x 21”. 9) “No No No” 17 x 21”. 10) “Oky Doky” 14 x 17”. 11) “Ooo Man Two” 14 x 17”. 12) “Three Faces” 11 x 35”. 13) “Zak” 17 x 21”. 14) “Yer Baby” 36 x 48”. All are MT.
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Ringo Starr Signed Gigantic Art Show Banner
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
This huge banner, which measures 5’ x 5’, was signed beautifully by Ringo in red marker “Love Ringo”. It was formerly a show banner for the “Art of Ringo Starr” series Art 2005 Tour, which took place earlier this year. This spectacular one of a kind canvas banner, features images of the entire series of fourteen different lithographs that Ringo created. With its vibrant colors, this banner would make for a great framed display worthy of any wall in your home!
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Ringo Starr Lithograph Print "Ooh Man Two"
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
This Ringo limited edition Giclee print is hand signed by Ringo Starr. The title: “OOO Man Two”. (78/100). This is signed in red marker on the bottom border. 14 x 17”. NRMT.
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Ringo Starr Signed Gartlan Plate
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1996. This is another great collectible item from the Gartlan USA company. Ringo Starr is featured on this high quality enamel plate. The image depicts multiple decades in Ringo’s career and the plate is hand signed by Ringo himself in gold marker! 10 & 1/2” plate is numbered on the back and comes in the original shipping box. MINT.
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The Beatles"Sgt. Pepper" Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1980’s. The most well know LP of all time makes it into the next generation, the 1980’s with this RIAA strip plate model. A nice example of a “Sgt. Pepper” gold record if you don’t want to plunk down the cash for the “white matte” version. Presented to Capitol Records. 17 x 21”. EX. with some very minor scratches on the plexi-glass.
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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,200.00
1990’s. Without any questions; the number 1 rock n’ roll album of all time. Released 6/67 and certified gold on 6/15/67. It spent 15 weeks at #1 and 63 weeks on the top 40. It also won 4 Grammy’s including “Album of the Year”. This RIAA hologram award was “Presented to The Beatles”. A nice example if you can’t find the “white matte” version! 17 x 21”. NM.
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The Beatles White Album Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
The first album to be released on Apple records contains 30 songs and runs 93 minutes. It was released in January 1968, and certified gold on 12/6/68. It spent 9 weeks at #1 on the charts and 25 weeks in the Top 40. This RIAA certified gold “R” style hologram format award was produced in the 1990’s and reads “Presented to The Beatles.” VG+, with flaking to the disc around the label area, and scratches and dings to the plexi-glass and frame.
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The Beatles Abbey Road Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
The final studio album by The Beatles contained the double-sided hit #1 single “Something/Come Together” and was released in October 1969 and certified gold on 10/27/69. It was #1 for 11 weeks on the charts and stayed in the Top 40 for 32 weeks. This RIAA certified gold “R” style hologram format award has been “Presented to The Beatles.” Note the “Ill Eagle Enterprises, LTD.” sticker on the reverse. 17 x 21”, NRMT.
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The Beatles RIAA Video Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
This 12 x 16” “floater” award from the 1980’s brings The Beatles into the video-era. Award for “More than 25,000 sales of the video recording of “The Complete Beatles”. Certified by the RIAA on the strip plate. EX.
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The Beatles Yellow Submarine Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
The classic animated feature film soundtrack has Beatles songs on side 1, and George Martin instrumentals were on side 2. The album was released in January 1969 and certified gold on 2/5/69. It was #2 on the charts for 2 weeks and spent 12 weeks in the Top 40. This RIAA certified gold “R” style hologram format award reads “Presented to The Beatles.” This award was produced in the 1990’s. A “Ill Eagle Enterprises, Ltd.” sticker is on the reverse. 17 x 21”. NRMT.
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Paul McCartney Wings Band On The Run Grammy Award
Start Price: 25,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
1974. The engraved plaque reads: National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences…Paul McCartney & Wings...Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal...Band On The Run” Considered by critics and fans as, perhaps, McCartney’s finest post-Beatles album, “Band On The Run” remains his best selling album since the breakup of The Beatle; the #1 album selling more than three million copies in the U.S. alone. “Jet,” “Helen Wheels,” were both top ten hits, while “Band On The Run” hit the #1 position on the Billboard singles chart. The trio that comprised Wings at the time; Paul, wife Linda and guitarist/vocalist Denny Laine, each received Grammy trophies in 1974. This particular Grammy, originally the property of Denny Laine, comes with Laine’s letter of authenticity.
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Beatles Signed "Penny Lane" Prop Champagne Bottle
Start Price: 7,500.00High Bid: 13,000.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
In early 1967, The Beatles made two amazing music videos to promote their new ‘double A side’ single, containing the songs “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever”. The video for “Penny Lane” was shot on February 7, 1967 at Knole Park in Sevenoaks, located outside of London. The video features a clip of The Beatles sitting at a round table, which has on it a table cloth, two candelabras with candles, some flowers, glasses and a champagne bucket which contains an open bottle of champagne, which at one point in the video John grabs and lifts from the bucket. Moments later, John overturns the table, scattering the table top props onto the ground. This is THE bottle used in the video, a Krug & Co. bottle labeled ‘Champagne Private Cuvee’. The label of this bottle has been very nicely signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison in blue ink, and comes with a letter from the original autograph obtainer, who was at the park watching the filming. When they were done, he picked the bottle up off the ground and approached the three Beatles and got their signatures. He states in his letter that he doesn’t know why he didn’t get Ringo to sign, and also notes that the label was somewhat damp when signed. This bottle can be photo ID’d and is clearly the bottle used in the video (see image). This bottle is a marvelous signed prop, which was used in one of the most famous promo videos The Beatles ever made. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Beatles music video history, from what is arguably the most creative period in their career.
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Revolver Album Signed By The Beatles
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 27,500.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
This is a U.K. Parlophone Records copy of The Beatles’ 1966 LP release entitled “Revolver” which has been signed on the front by all members of the band. Each has signed on their respective image in blue ballpoint, with John Lennon signing in first name only. John has added “X” following his signature, and Ringo Starr added “XXX” following his. Additionally, Paul’s girlfriend at the time Jane Asher has signed the reverse side. This cover was signed in late 1966, shortly after the album was released. “Revolver” is an incredibly rare title to have signed by all four members of The Beatles, with only 3 known genuine covers surfacing to date. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. Framed to 19 x 19”
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The Beatles Signed UK TV Show Call Sheet
Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 18,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
On March 28, 1965 the Beatles made their last appearance on the U.K. television show “Thank Your Lucky Stars”, the show which had first given them nationwide TV exposure in early 1963. The variety show was headlined by The Beatles, who lip synched 3 songs, “Ticket To Ride”, “Yes It Is”, and “Eight Days A Week”. Their were several other bands that were featured on that show, including The Animals, Peter & Gordon, The Drifters, Tom Jones and Dionne Warwick, among others. This pink call sheet from the show has been signed very nicely by The Beatles in black ballpoint pen at the bottom. Additionally, the sheet was signed by several who appeared on the show, including The Animals, The Drifters and Peter & Gordon and Tom Jones. The signatures on this call sheet were obtained by Hilton Valentine, who was the rhythm guitar player for The Animals. After obtaining The Beatles autographs on this call sheet, he thought if would be a good idea to have everyone sign if he could, including his own band members, himself included. While he didn’t manage to get everybody, he did put together an impressive collection. Mr. Valentine has had this sheet in his possession all these years, and is in fact the consigner; therefore the lot includes an LOA from him. He entered it into the sale after hearing that we sold a set of Beatles autographs for over $100,000. in our previous auction. Signed Beatles TV call sheets are indeed rare and desirable, and relatively few have turned up over the years. This one has impeccable provenance. 8 x 13”.
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The Beatles Group Signed Dezo Hoffman Photograph
Start Price: 7,000.00High Bid: 15,000.00Estimate: 14,000.00 - 17,000.00
The July 1963 Dezo Hoffman photograph session produced two of the most important Beatles photographs ever, namely the ‘seated collarless’ and ‘standing collarless’ suit poses. These were the two that were the most abundant and visible when the band arrived in the United States for the first time in February of 1964, and are the very images everyone associates with the explosion of ‘Beatlemania’ in America. Promotional photos with both shots were even handed out to the throngs of teenagers who gathered at the airport awaiting their arrival (although none were signed because the kids did not have access to the group). Here is a promo photo measuring 10 x 8”, featuring the classic ‘seated collarless’ pose. All four members have signed very nicely in blue ballpoint pen on or near their respective image. These signatures date from March/April 1964, during the period in which The Beatles were filming their first motion picture “A Hard Day’s Night”. Framed to 18 x 16”. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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"In His Own Write" Book Signed By The Beatles Plus
Start Price: 10,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
In the fall of 1964, The Beatles embarked on a concert tour of the U.S., which lasted approximately a month, and the tour fell between the dates of August 19 and September 20, 1964. During the tour, they chartered a plane from the American Flyers airline service. During the flight, they were taken care of in First Class by Eva Zavala, who was the head flight attendant. Eva was lucky enough to have her copy of John Lennon’s book “In His Own Write” signed by The Beatles, with nice inscriptions from George and Paul. George writes “To Eva, lots of love and thanks for all the good service from George Harrison”, and Paul has inscribed “love to Eva from an admirer How’s your arm? Paul McCartney XXX”. John Lennon and Ringo Starr have both signed without inscribing. Additionally, the book has been signed by Brian Epstein, who wrote “Eva Good luck” before his signature. Beatles tour manager Neil Aspinal has signed and written “Good luck Eva See you in England”. Also signing the book was Derek Taylor, a member of the press who was employed as Epstein’s personal assistant at the time. Eva was pictured with The Beatles in both Life and Readers Digest magazines. This lot also includes 5 candid snapshots taken on the plane on the day the book was signed, with shots of Paul, Ringo and Brian Epstein, which were developed in October 1964. Also included are two Beatle promo cards, one of which was signed on the reverse by the Beatles’ equipment manager Mal Evans, who scripted the signatures of the band members which he did as part of his job, unbeknownst to Eva until only recently. The back 4 pages contain many signatures of members of the opening bands and various media personnel who were also on the plane. In all, this is an amazing assortment of Beatles tour related signatures in one place. Beatles autographs with manager Brian Epstein are very rare and desirable, as most people who got the band’s autographs did not think that it was important to get the manager’s signature as well, so few did. Includes a letter from Eva. VG condition, spine split.
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John Lennon Signed Receipt For Purchase Of Island
Start Price: 3,750.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
In March of 1967, on a whim, in an auction, John Lennon purchased Dornish Island off the northwest coast of Ireland. He paid 1550 pounds for it. The uninhabitable island was never again seen by him after his second and final visit, which was by helicopter while conducting an interview with a potential employee. After his marriage to first wife Cynthia ended, John postponed plans to develop the island and his permission lapsed in 1972. Years later, John and Yoko revisited plans to build a retreat there but it never came to pass. This receipt is for the purchase of the island and is signed by John. This carbon copy, measuring 8 x 10.5” has been signed by him in brown felt tip pen. Also included are very elaborate blueprints, from preliminary sketches through to the finished work where John imagined placement of the studios and living quarters, as well as an ordinance survey map of Clew Bay. The purchase of Dornish Island a testament to John’s whimsical buying patterns, which started almost immediately after he started earning enormous amounts of money once The Beatles had ‘made it’. It is interesting to note that this island was purchased by John just as the “Sgt. Pepper” recording sessions were winding down, and perhaps he had ‘vacation’ on his mind. The package includes five large blueprints, a map, and three free-hand sketches.
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Publishing Agreement Signed By John Lennon
Start Price: 1,625.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Here is a publishing agreement is for John’s composition “Good Night”, which was written by him as a lullaby for his son Julian, and given to Ringo to sing on “The White Album” as the double album’s closing song. This agreement spells out the terms that were in effect between Maclen(Music)Ltd. (John and Paul’s songwriting partnership) and Northern Songs Ltd. (Dick James’ publishing company), with 6/12’s (or half) going to each party. John has signed this document, which is dated 15th October 1968, beautifully in black felt tip pen. While there is a space for the signatures of Paul McCartney and also a Director of Northern Songs, the only signatories on this (and all similar “White Album” publishing agreements which have surfaced) are John Lennon and Neil Aspinal, as a Director Maclen (Music) Ltd.
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John Lennons Owned and Worn Glasses
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
We’re very fortunate to have been consigned a personal item so closely identified with the iconic image of John Lennon during his post-Beatle years spent in New York City. While countless photographs depict Lennon wearing wire-rimmed glasses, only a few properly documented pairs of his glasses have surfaced over the years. According to the notarized LOA, dated September 3, 2003: “These silver wire rimmed glasses were owned by John Ono Lennon. I, Sam Green, worked as the Lennon’s art advisor and was a close friend. Yoko Ono gave these glasses to me in 1979. They were missing the lenses when I received them.” Indeed, Green was a very close friend to the Lennons. In fact, when Lennon drew his last will and testament in November of 1979, it was Sam Green who was chosen to be the guardian of the couple’s son, Sean, after John’s passing and in the case of Yoko Ono’s death or inability to care for him. The glasses are in excellent condition and have recently been fitted with non-prescription lenses. Please note the photo of John is for illustration purposes only. The glasses offered here are not necessarily the glasses he is wearing in the photo.
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The Beatles German "A Hard Days Night" Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1964. In keeping with our “Around the World in A Hard Day’s Night” poster offerings in this auction, here is one that is not often seen. The German release incorporates the big and colorful “Yeahs” over black & white photos with the screaming crowd at the bottom. Eye-catching and quite uncommon as well. 24 x 33”. Factory folded. Some minor tack holes. EX.
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The Beatles Belgian Hard Days Night Movie Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,000.00
1964. Interesting Belgian poster for the original United Artists release of The Beatles film debut certainly looks like a very serious affair. Graphically different from the American issue and looks superb for your Beatles movie poster collection. Uncommon. 16 x 23” VG with some horizontal creases, one small/neat center tear. Also with tiny corner tack holes and some handling. Sounds worse that it actually is, and a nice frame job will remedy these imperfections.
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The Beatles Japanese "A Hard Days Night" Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1964. Here’s one we have never seen before: a 20 x 28” Japanese poster for the original release of “A Hard Day’s Night!” The graphics upon which are certainly topsy-turvy compared to the American one that we are all too familiar with. This mod Asian issue is in EX/NM condition, (with the mildest rippling from being rolled). Extremely cool!
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The Beatles A Hard Days Night US Movie Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,200.00
1964. The original American release poster is a classic, and an icon of poster collecting. Bubbly graphics and cartoony teens punctuate this colorful one sheet for The Beatles first feature. 27 x 41” VG+ poster has white paper tape masking the two vertical sides (which actually covers the small tack holes that are there). Also some creasing and mild handling. Light tape stains on reverse side edges. A solid frame job would do this poster justice.
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The Beatles A Hard Day's Night Ad Paste-Ups
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Here’s a pair of original paste-up layouts for newspaper and magazine ads for The Beatles film “A Hard Day’s Night. EX.
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John Lennons "Kenwood" Estate Sign
Start Price: 9,000.00High Bid: 17,000.00Estimate: 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
A sworn affidavit, which will accompany the Kenwood sign, states in part that “the Kenwood sign was originally given to Mr. Andy Eccles, who was employed as a gardener at Tittenhurst Park, by John Lennon in 1972.” The date that Mr. Eccles received the Kenwood sign would be around the time that John and Yoko were preparing to leave Tittenhurst Park for America. The Kenwood sign originates from John Lennon’s mock-Tudor estate in St. George’s Hill, Weybridge, Surrey, approximately 20 miles SW of London, England. Kenwood was originally purchased on July 15’th, 1964, for 19,000 pounds, with an additional 30,000 pound being spent on renovations, at the insistence of the Beatles then accountant James Isherwood. John Lennon lived at Kenwood until shortly after consummating his relationship with Yoko Ono during the recording of “Two Virgins” in the music room of Kenwood’s small attic flat on Sunday, May 19’th, 1968. It was in this same music room at Kenwood that Lennon and McCartney composed dozens of the Beatles most important recordings. Everything from “Eight Days a Week,” “Baby’s in Black” and “Yes it is” were co-written by Lennon and McCartney at Kenwood and compositions such as “Day In the Life” and “Good Morning Good Morning” had their genesis at Kenwood during Lennon’s “psychedelic period” after the Beatles had stopped touring. The cultural and historic significance of the Kenwood sign cannot be overstated and that John Lennon was in possession of the sign nearly four years after moving from Kenwood adds unique provenance. The wooden sign, measuring 26.5 x 6.5 x 1”, is coated with a protective lacquer, much of which has worn off from exposure to the elements. The 3.5” high letters were router-cut to a depth of 1/8” and coated with a cream-colored paint. The two metal hanging eyelets are rusted. it was originally sold by Sotheby's in New York in December 1991. The photo of Kenwood here is only for illustration purposes and does not come with the sign/
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John Lennon's Quarry Bank High School Register
Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
1954-55. A most unusual Beatles collectible is this “Register of Attendance” from Quarry Bank High School in Liverpool. The young Lennon’s tenure at this High School between 1952 and 1957 was somewhat less than auspicious. Along with schoolmate and best friend, Pete Shotton, the pair according to the school headmaster, E.R. Taylor, were “very disruptive, always causing trouble, were often disciplined by caning and were continually punished with detention.” Uninterested in studying, the pair were at the bottom of the academic ladder. It wasn’t until 1956 that the new headmaster, W.E. Pobjoy recognized some promise in Lennon as both a musician and artist. He arranged for John to attend Liverpool’s local art college when he left Quarry in 1957. And to his credit, even allowed the Quarry Men to perform at a July ‘57 dance. During the 1954/55 school year, the 14 year-old Lennon missed 12 days according to this official school register of attendance, with half of that total coming in November on successive days. Lennon’s full name...John Winston Lennon, admission #2980, date of birth...9 10 40, address...251 Menlove Ave. Woolton, is written in black fountain pen on the inside front page. 10.75 x 15.25” with middle fold and dog-eared corners, worn spine, and some separated pages.
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John Lennon's Collarless Suit Jacket
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 27,500.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 45,000.00
Among the images indelibly etched upon the minds of millions of Beatles fans during the initial wave of “Beatlemania” in the U.S. in early 1964 were the famous photographs taken by Dezo Hoffman in late-spring 1963 of The Beatles sporting their Pierre Cardin-styled collarless jackets. The photograph of the “fab four” wearing the jackets tailored in London by D.A. Millings & Sons was seen by fans in the U.S. as they purchased their 45-rpm copies of “I Want To Hold Your Hand;” the picture sleeve showing one of the most readily recognizable iconic images of the group. Additionally, buyers of the album “Meet The Beatles” saw another pose from the same Hoffman session pictured on the back of the album. At least eight different sets of the collarless jackets, each of a slightly different shade and/or fabric, were custom-tailored by Dougie Millings for The Beatles in 1963. The style was quick to catch on with British fans that saw The Beatles in concert during the second-half of 1963. Newspapers, magazines, newsreels and television all featured The Beatles wearing the collarless jackets. By mid-November the group, however, chose to retire the style as stage wear. It was in March 1964 that Madame Tussaud’s in London immortalized The Beatles with their wax likenesses wearing a matching set of the collarless jackets; one of at least two sets donated by The Beatles on two occasions in early 1964 from their retired stage wardrobe. This collarless jacket, originally the property of John Lennon, is one of the additional jackets donated to Madame Tussaud’s in 1964. The three-button jacket with a grey/brown hue exhibits the D.A. Millings & Sons tag on the inside right-hand pocket area. In excellent condition with LOA.
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The Beatles UK White Album Promo Mobile Display
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
This cube-shaped promotional mobile for 1968’s double-album set “The Beatles” otherwise known as the “White Album,” features the John Kelly photographs that were included inside the album. This is the first example of this ultra-rarity we have seen. Printed on the top panel: “Designed And Produced By Display And Point-Of-Sale Limited, 4 Montague Row, W.1. Printed In Great Britain.” The 8.25 x 11” cube exhibits creasing to the upper corners of the George and Ringo sides, and a small crease to the top middle border of the Lennon side. Who knows when, if ever, you will have another chance to snag this great display!
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The Beatles "White Album U.K. Promo Poster
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,500.00
1968. For your perusal, here is a great looking (and extremely scarce) British poster featuring the now famous John Kelly portraits that were included inside the album jacket of “The Beatles Special Double Album!” The thirty-song album immediately went to #1 around the world, spending eight weeks at the top of the album chart in the U.K. The 39 x 14” banner poster exhibits vertical machine folds between each Beatles photo and a few scattered minor wrinkles. This is one of the finest examples we have ever seen!
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The Beatles Hey Jude/Revolution Apple Records Poster
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 400.00 - 800.00
Here’s an original British poster from 1968 promoting The Beatles single “Hey Jude” backed with “Revolution” Printed by Splash posters and designed by John Kelly. poster is VG+.
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The Beatles 1970 Newsstand Poster
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
British “Extra, Extra, read all about it!” type posters were on display every day all over the U.K. to sell newspapers, of course. This one has a very special meaning as it was from 1970, and must have evolved from the “Beatle break-up” buzz orbiting the world at the time. Uncommon poster is 18 x 29”, folded. VG condition with some staining and general wear. Mild tatter at bottom.
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The Beatles New Musical Express Promotional Poster
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
1963. This fabulous poster (the only example we’ve ever seen) from summer ‘63 pinpoints a period in pop music where a “changing of the guard” was just around the corner, so to speak, as Beatlemania was on the verge of altering the direction of popular music and pop culture. Though Cliff and Elvis are all smiles, little did they realize that the four lovable lads from Liverpool would soon be wreaking havoc on their access to the top spot on the U.K. record charts for years to come. The 20 x 30” poster exhibits three horizontal folds, a middle vertical fold/wrinkle and moderate border wear.
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The Beatles "Sgt Pepper" Promotional Letter Opener
Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00
1967. One of the rarest of all Beatles related Capitol Records promotional items is this Lucite letter opener. Seen embedded in the handle are four double-sided album replicas. Besides “Sgt. Pepper’s...” other artists include The Lettermen, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, Cannonball Adderley and others. At the base of the handle is the Capitol Records logo. Approx.5 x 1 x 10”. EX.
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John Lennon's Shes Leaving Home Ivor Novello Award
Start Price: 12,500.00High Bid: 21,000.00Estimate: 35,000.00 - 50,000.00
1968. Since 1955, members of the “British Academy of Composers and Songwriters” have annually selected recipients of the prestigious Ivor Novello award honoring songwriting and composing excellence. Named in honor of the famous British composer, actor and playwright (1893-1951), winners truly appreciate the fact that their selection came from a cross-section of their peers. A wide array of categories, all spotlighting the songs and the songwriters, has contributed to making the annual Ivor's Award Ceremony a very intimate, integrity laden affair. The engraved plaque reads: “JOHN LENNON - She’s Leaving Home 1967-68”. The circular base upon which the sculpted figure stands reads: “AN IVOR NOVELLO AWARD”. The American award equivalent would be the Grammy category for “Song of the Year”. The idea for the poignant ballad which appears on The Beatles landmark album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, came to Paul McCartney after reading a February 27th, 1967 newspaper account of a missing upper class teenage girl. Incidentally, unbeknownst to McCartney at the time, The Beatles had actually met the girl, Melanie Coe, in October ‘63 when she was a dancer on “Ready Steady Go” (she can be seen with The Beatles in a photo that appears in Steve Turner’s “A Hard Day’s Write”). “She’s Leaving Home” came to fruition very quickly as George Martin arranged and recorded the string and harp section on March 17th, then on March 20th McCartney’s lead vocal and John Lennon’s backing vocals were added. Neither Harrison nor Starr appears on the track. The Beatles were awarded three Ivor Novellos in March 1968: 1) Best British Song (musically & lyrically), “She’s Leaving Home” 2) Second Best-Selling Record Of The Year, “Hello Goodbye” and 3) Best Instrumental Theme Of The Year, “Love In The Open Air”, Paul McCartney’s theme for the film, “A Family Way”. The Beatles cumulatively won more than twenty Ivors between 1963 and 70; a remarkable achievement. Ivor Novellos rarely come into the marketplace. The highly stylized sculpted female statuette made from solid brass is 11.25” high with a 7.75” diameter base and green felt bottom. EX. We’ve added a photo of John Lennon with the Ivor Novello and an unidentified fan. The photo is not included with the lot and is shown here for illustration only.
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The Beatles Apple Boutique Jacket
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1968/69. Mod n’ thick corduroy jacket from the Beatles own retail store, The Apple Boutique in England. The jacket has a lining that pictures the cartoon Beatles (from the ABC series) on the inside. Made by Ninth Street East Ltd. (the label is sewn inside). This is a men’s size 40 (Medium). EX.
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The Beatles Guitar Brooches (10)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 15,000.00
1964. Neat-o lot of ten mini guitars that are replicas of the larger Mastro versions in the same color and plastic! Each one is 5” long and has great graphics! There is a tab/hook on back to hang these from your sweater, collar or shirt pocket. NM. Unused. Some of the rubber band strings have deteriorated over the years.
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The Beatles Australian Headband in Package
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. Lively 4 x 10” package contains one Beatles nylon headband. This is the Australian version and it is so noted on the package. NM and sealed. Uncommon.
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The Beatles Phonograph
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
1964. Here’s your chance to own one of the most popular and rare pieces of vintage Beatles memorabilia! There is still speculation as to how many record players were produced and sold. The highest serial number we’ve heard of is in the 5000’s. Originally sold only at Gertz Department Stores for $29.95 just prior to the August ‘64 concerts in Forest Hills. The paper label on the top cover lid is in very nice condition, with some general surface wear, edge dings, and light discoloration. The inside paper insert is bright and clean! The phonograph seems to run, the speaker makes a loud “hum” when turned on (a common glitch with these). The foam turntable pad has worn away (another common but minor problem with this item). 17.5 x 10.25 x 6.25. Nice example of this piece for your collection. VG+/EX.
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The Beatles Merchandise Order Form
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
8 x 11”. 1964 ad sheet has some classic Beatles items like the beach hat, sweat shirt, knit shirt and the ever cryptic “I.A.B.W.Y.E.” pen. This sheet was for retailers only and is uncommon. VG with folds handling, tape stain on top.
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The Beatles U.K. Wig
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
1964. To say that we have the rarest of all Beatle wigs (“you know, the one that’s made with Crylor?”) may sound peculiar to the people on outside world, but for you Beatle-collectors, this is pretty exciting. The wig is contour shaped to the human head and made out of fake black “fur”. The selling point here is the original store tag that is attached by a string: it is 3.25 x 5” picturing The Beatles on one side and one the reverse, it states “Genuine, Original Beatle Wig, Made in England, Composition: Crylor 75%, Cotton 25%.” Rare wig is in perfect condition, NRMT; tag has some handling, mild creases, and light surface tear on last letters in the word “Original.”
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The Beatles Japanese Pepsi Cola Can
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
c.1970. A rarely seen item from Japan is this very slick looking, litho printed Pepsi soda can. A clever tie-in with Yamaha Electronics urges the consumer “Let’s Listen to The Beatles” on “my first stereo Yamaha 5-50-70.” Pepsi logo, Japanese text a cola nut. It is also adorned with clouds, a peace sign (two fingered hand sign of peace), doves and a 1969 portrait of the Beatles. So very cool, so very rare. NRMT. 2.25 x 5.5”.
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The Beatles Hair Spray
Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1964. This is an actual vintage label attached to a substitute can of spray. The label pictures all four Beatles and is that great 1960’s pale pink color. The reverse side has an identical image as on the front. 2.5 x 8” Bronson Products. The label has a neat tear down the side and some fading on one side. Overall, for display purposes, this looks VG+.
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The Beatles Ross of Mayfair Dish
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
The underside of this dish reads “1964, Made in England by Weatheby of Hanley exclusively for Ross of Mayfair.” Another rarely seen U.K. ceramic Beatles item! 4.85” in diameter. VG. dish has small chip on bottom edge.
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The Beatles Full Box of Licorice Records
Start Price: 700.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 2,100.00
1964. From Clevedon Confectionery Company in Blackpool England came these little 3” inch records made of real licorice. Each one comes in a paper “45 sleeve” with great Beatle graphics that boast song titles as well! This is a complete store counter display box (3 x 5 x 10”) that is filled with 36 original licorice records. Hard to believe that these candy mini records still look pretty good and smell great! EX. Box has only minor creases. The licorice records vary in condition ranging from EX to GD. Some have creased wrappers, slight label discoloration, and a few of the “records” are broken... (but then again, The Beatles were great at that, weren’t they!)
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The Beatles Candy Dishes (4)
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1964. These scalloped edged dishes with painted gold trim were produced in Great Britain by Washington Pottery. Quite scarce! 4 5/8” in diameter. EX/NM.
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The Beatles Uncut Pre-Lenticular Sheets (10)
Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,250.00
1964. This is a vintage lot of ten uncut pre-processed (no plastic coating) sheets that were used to make the Beatles flasher/lenticular rings. Uncommon. From the world famous Vari-View company in Mt. Vernon, NY. 8 x 8”. MT.
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The Beatles Napkins in Package
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1963. To be used only during those special Beatles dining occasions is one of the earliest licensed Beatles items (or at least one of the very few that has “1963” printed on it), this is a 50-count pack of napkins produced by Rolex Paper Co. of London. Napkins are approx. 7” quarter-folded. EX/NM in unopened package. Package litho has some light shelf wear.
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The Beatles Complete Set of U.K. A & BC Gum Cards
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1964. This is the complete 60 card set, made by the A & BC Confectionery Company in the U.K. It’s not easy to find a complete set of these 2 x 3” b&w cards...but here it is!
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The Beatles Sealed U.K. Gum Card Packs (3)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Three sealed packs of vintage 1964 Beatles gum cards made by A. & B.C. in the U.K. These are the 1st series cards; each pack containing two cards and a stick of gum. Approx. 2.5 x 3.5”, VG., sticky discoloration to the back of one pack.
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The Beatles Stamps in Cardboard Display Box
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Five unused sheets of 8 x 10” postage-sized stamps picturing b&w portrait shots of The Beatles. This comes in the original simple cardboard counter display that has an easel back. EX. The display has a few pieces of tape, as well as s few bits of side splitting. The stamp sheets have some mild creasing.
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The Beatles "Abbey Road" Gold Sales Award
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
The plaque on this white matte style RIAA award reads: “Presented To The Beatles To Commemorate The Sale Of More Than One Million Dollars Worth Of The Apple Records Long-Playing Record Album ‘Abbey Road.’” Certified gold by the RIAA on 10/27/69, the group’s final studio album topped the U.S. album charts for eleven weeks and remained in the top forty for 32 weeks! In addition, the double-sided Harrison-penned “Something” and Lennon’s “Come Together” both went to #1 on the singles chart. The mini-LP cover photo has been replaced, and the restored 17.5 x 21” frame exhibits a few dings and scratches.
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The Beatles Artwork for Back Cover of "Abbey Road"
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,500.00
1969. A trial dye transfer print of the famous back cover for Abbey Road. Dye transfers are light years beyond the quality of any photographic print. Brilliant colors and rich in detail, this image is completely without all song listings and credits. The word ‘BEATLES’ is roughly laid in. If you tilt the print under a light, you can see the impression of notes that were written on an overlay sheet. Next to a hand drawn Apple it reads: “4 colour Apple logo position to align with type matter”. Comes with COA signed by photographer Ian MacMillian, with Sotheby’s London tag affixed (#408780). Originally purchased in the early 1970’s. 14.75 x 14.75”, museum framed to 21 x 21”
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The Beatles Mock-Up of the "Abbey Road" LP Cover
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,500.00
1969. This one-of-a-kind 12 x 12” mock-up of the “Abbey Road” album cover was presented to The Beatles for approval prior to final printing. Features two original photographic prints mounted back to back onto a piece of cardboard. Note that the back cover print does not yet have the word ‘BEATLES’ superimposed on the wall. Additionally, the song listings and credits are hand press-typed directly onto the back cover. Originally purchased from Sotheby’s London in September 1995
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The Beatles Disc & Music Echo Butcher Cover Issue
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1966. The first public appearance of a color photograph from the infamous ‘Butcher’ cover session by Robert Whittaker was published on the cover of this very scarce issue of Britain’s “Disc & Music Echo” magazine on June 11, 1966, just days before Capitol Records shipped advance copies “Yesterday and Today” in the U.S. Note that this image is not only an alternate pose, but also a negative reversal. 12 x 15”, spine/corner wear and light yellowing typical of newsprint.
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The Beatles 1964 National Enquirer Magazine
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 275.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
May 24, 1964. Bet ya didn’t know this tabloid went back this far, and with The Beatles as its target! Cover story features the fractured relationship between John and his long lost father. 11 x 15”. VG+ with some creases and natural yellowing from age.
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278
The Beatles St. Louis Radio Book & Surveys (15)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964-65. From St. Louis radio station KX-OK comes the following: 1) A 30-pg. book of Dezo Hoffman photos originally published in the U.K. in 1963 and customized for individual radio markets soon after the Beatles first U.S. visit, 7 x 9.5”, NRMT. 2) Thirteen different KX-OK radio double-sided surveys dated between August 1, 1964, and January 7, 1967. Loads of Beatles entries! 4.25 x 14”, tri-folded. 3) Three page “Bruno Beatle Booklet” from KX-OK disc jockey Bruno J. Grunion that includes two page listing of lead singers on 75 different Beatles songs and a page listing the Beatles ’65 North American tour dates. 8.5 x 11”, multiple mailing folds.
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The Beatles Monthly Collection (20)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
Nineteen different vintage copies of the classic Beatle Monthly Books from 1964 through 1967. 6 x 9” each. Also included in this lot is a vintage 8 x 10” photo of The Beatles sorting through mail and also holding a few of The Beatle Monthlys! VG/EX. A few of the magazines have light wear to the spines.
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The Beatles Magazine Collection (7)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 50.00Estimate: 100.00 - 300.00
A collection of 6 vintage British Magazines featuring The Beatles including 5 issues of New Musical Express and 2 issues of Fabulous 208
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Paul McCartney Handwritten "A Is For Apple" Letter
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
1968. Truly remarkable content abounds in this handwritten letter from “Paul and the Mop Tops.” Consisting of a two-page handwritten letter from Paul McCartney to ‘Drew and Dy’, two unknown artists, inviting them to record for Apple Records. The letter reads: “Dear Gentlemen, Your songs grow on all that hear them! I hope you are pressing on. Frankie Rabbit and Taurus are the current favorites here. Also we like you singing them, so we’ll be getting together soon probably to do something – like record. Thanks, Paul & the Mop Tops.” Paul’s nod to The Beatles previous incarnation, “the mop tops”, is both historic and humorous, considering that they were knee-deep in the production of the White Album at the time. But what makes this letter truly incredible, at the bottom Paul has hand drawn an Apple logo with the inscription “A is for Apple.” Clearly, Paul’s enthusiasm for his newly formed company is quite apparent. This letter represents everything Apple was supposed to be; a haven for unknown artists. The ‘Drew & Dy’ two songs, produced by Paul, were never released. Comes with photos of ‘Drew and Dy’ in the studio with McCartney, plus CD of the unreleased songs. C.O.A. from Paul Wane of Tracks UK. oversized writing in very bold black marker on two 7.75 x 8.25” pages. Each page has multiple mailing folds with aging and some surface blemishes, particularly along the left upper border area. Museum framed with White Album portrait to 12 X 32”
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The Beatles Apple Records Mirror
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1968/69. Here is the black version of the Apple Records promotional mirror (which is the harder to find color variation). It was made in very limited quantity when Apple Enterprises was blooming into the boutique world with various promotional products. 11 x 14”. EX-. Has very tiny bits of tarnish/wear on edges.
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The Beatles Apple Records Paperweight
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Circa 1968/69. Here is another quite uncommon made-for-friends-and-employees-only Christmas gift from The Beatles Apple Corp. It’s a hollow brass apple mounted to a red Lucite base. It is inscribed “Merry Christmas from Apple Records”. The apple is in two pieces, made to be twisted off so that you can store paper clips, rubber bands or “whatever” inside! Approx. 3 x 3 x 5” tall (to top of stem). EX. with some very light tarnish. The enamel paint on the stem has some light wear as well.
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The Beatles Apple Greeting Card
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1968. A very rare one from Saville Road: An Apple Corps. greeting card. The 4 x 5” card has a felt rectangle attached to the front and an apple printed on it. Open it up and it says “Greetings” with “An Apple Card” on the opposite page. This could actually be used for Christmas or any occasion. We’ve seen a lot of merchandise from the Apple Boutique and Apple Records offices, but we have never seen this! Comes with original plain envelope. EX/NM. Envelope has handling, creases, yellowing.
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The Beatles Apple Matches Sealed (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1968/69. From Saville Row, a gift to smoking employees and friends; four packs of Apple matches. These come sealed, with a label that says: “Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year”. Approx. 1.5 x 4”. NM and sealed.
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George Harrison Promotional Card (framed)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1976. This unusual record company promo card for George’s “33 & 1/3” album is embossed with a very authentic looking; but, nonetheless, facsimile autograph and annotation “July ‘76 - On The M4 - England - George Harrison.” 4.75 x 7”, framed to 6 x 9”. EX.
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The Beatles George Harrison Promotional Glasses
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1976. Promo sunglasses for George’s “33 & 1/3rd” LP on Dark Horse Records. Plastic mirror glasses are still sealed as well. Mint.
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George Harrison "33 & 1/3" Album Cover Mock-Up (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 400.00 - 700.00
This is the original Dark Horse Records company mock-up for what was to be George Harrison’s “33 & 1/3rd” LP in 1976. The “album” is made up of matte board with front and back glossy photo prints. The front has an acetate overlay with “George Harrison” in silver letters. The gate-fold sleeve opens to a silver inside, with notations on where the inset photos were going to go. This comes with an original finished LP cover, just so you can compare. VG/EX. A few small flecks in the photo, tiny bit of edge wear.
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George Harrison Promotional Posters (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
A pair of promotional posters from Beatles George Harrison.
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George Harrison Dark Horse Promo Tour Pendant
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
George’s first and only North American Tour was a total of 30 dates starting on 11/2/74. The caravan was titled “George Harrison & Friends” as Billy Preston and Ravi Shankar were there with him. (George was the first ex-Beatle to tour the United States). This nearly 1” in diameter pendant was a promotional item from that very tour and is extremely rare as well! The front has the Dark Horse logo; the reverse says “George Harrison Tour 1974 ...Tat Twamasi”. NM.
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The Beatles Puritan Fashions Promo Banner Poster
Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
1964. From the Budd Hellawell collection comes this second known example of the 22 x 8.5” banner poster announcing the arrival of Beatle Shirts by Puritan Fashions. As is the case with the larger poster and cardboard display, the Dezo Hoffman photograph has been altered; the Beatles wearing black shirts rather than the trademark collarless jackets. Factory folded, the poster exhibits a pair of 1” tears along the right-hand border and an upper right corner crease.
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The Beatles Puritan Shirt Promotional Poster
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
1964. Another extreme rarity from the Budd Hellawell collection is this large, 23.5 x 36.5” poster advertising the arrival of Beatle shirts from Puritan Fashions; only the third known example to surface among collectors. Factory folded in quarters with a few light wrinkles.
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The Beatles Puritan "Beatle Shirts" Promo Display
Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
1964. In our previous auction, we offered the first known example of an easel-backed counter display from the 1964 Beatles Puritan Fashions Corp. promotion; the first item offered from the Budd Hellawell collection. This time around, we have the remaining example from the Hellawell collection; this time with the easel removed from the back of the 9 x 12” thick cardboard display. Take notice of the classic Dezo Hoffman pose that has been altered. Rather than the famous grey collarless jackets, the boys are outfitted in black sweatshirts! NRMT.
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The Beatles Puritan Promotional Sales Envelope
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1964. The large 12 x 18” mailer from Puritan Fashions Corp. was used to ship the two posters, cardboard counter display and presumably, various Puritan Fashions correspondence and order forms. To the best of our knowledge, it is only the second example of the envelope to surface; the first selling in one of our previous auctions. The envelope exhibits considerable wear.
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Budd Hellawell Merchandising Correspondence
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1963-65. Contained in this collection from the files of Budd Hellawell’s BUDD PRODUCTIONS is a wealth of nearly ninety documents, contacts, agreements and other correspondence that serves as a chronological timeline tracing Hellawell’s involvement in securing licensing and manufacturing rights for the U.S. distribution of the Beatles berets and hats in the U.S. The earliest dated document (November 21, 1963) confirms that the London-based firm, Kangol Wear Ltd., had, at the time, exclusive worldwide rights to the marketing of the hats and berets. By February 12th, with a $1000 down-payment to Kangol (coinciding with The Beatles first visit to the U.S.), Hellawell had secured agreements between Kangol Wear, and two trims in the U.S., Reliance Manufacturing and Puritan Fashions to produce and distribute the products in the United States. Pricing, wholesale cost, advances, royalties and a multitude of details pertaining to getting the products on the shelves in time to take advantage of the coming surge of Beatlemania is discussed. Incidentally, Puritan Fashion monthly statements reveal that between February 12th and August 31st, more than 20,000 hats were sold. There is interesting correspondence between various concerned parties tracing the progress of the venture; disagreements over details of distribution rights, even several inquiries about the possibility of meeting The Beatles during the summer ‘64 tour. The bulk of the collection is dated during the first few months of 1964 with the final documents dating to mid-1965. A fascinating look at what went into getting the hats on the market.
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The Beatles Press Photos (8)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1964. On the reverse of these press photos are news agency credits, titles and story copy meant to run in conjunction with the photos. Subjects include: Ed Sullivan Show 2/64 (2), Harold Wilson 3/20/64, A Hard Day’s Night 4/1/64, NME Pollwinner’s concert 4/26/64, Around The Beatles 4/27/64, Liverpool Town Hall 7/13/64, Los Angeles 8/18/64. Five of the photos have updated agency stickers from the 1980’s affixed. Average size is 8.5 x 6.5”, overall EX.
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Paul McCartney Minneapolis Unpublished Photos (3)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1965. In these one-of-a-kind, vintage photographs, Paul is seen in three close-ups at the Minneapolis press conference preceding The Beatles’ August 21, 1965, concert at Metropolitan Stadium. One of the three vintage 8 x 10’s is sepia-toned. One of the photos is quite worn, while two are VG. The negatives no longer exist and the photos come without copyright.
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The Beatles at Shea Stadium, 1965 Photographs (10)
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
1965. George Orsino was a commercial photographer, that by a set of circumstances, found himself in the teenage (and media) tornado of the August 15th Shea Stadium concert of The Beatles! This is a lot of 10 prints made directly from the original negatives, (each 11 x 14”). The only time these photos were made available for sale was in one of our previous auctions. There are five shots of their historic performance and five incredible backstage shots. The onstage shots are incredible and the backstage shots here are pretty exciting, especially the shot of George, Mick Jagger and Bobby Vinton (!) crowded into the backstage locker room... One picture has Paul with bass in hand looking right at us (the photographer). Several of these images were also used in the 40th Anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium Edition of TV Guide in Aug. 2005. NM.
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The Beatles Minneapolis Unpublished Photos (6)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1965. A image from the August 21, 1965, Minneapolis concert, attended by 25,000 screaming fans, highlights this collection of four 8 x 10’s and two 4 x 5’s. Rounding out the collection are five press conference photos; several of which show The Beatles in quite a jovial mood. Two of the 8 x 10’s exhibit paper tears and heavy creases. Otherwise, the one-of-a-kind, vintage photos are VG. The negatives no longer exist and the photos come without copyright.
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John Lennon Photograph Signed by Bob Gruen
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00
The most iconic photo of Lennon ever taken is signed on the bottom border by his photographer and friend, Bob Gruen. Gruen signed in black fine point marker. 8 x 11”. NM.
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The Beatles In Britain 1963-64 Photographs (30)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1963-64. Highlights (and there were many) of the first year of British Beatlemania are documented in this collection of photos that were seen in newspapers and magazines throughout the world. Included here are appearances from November ‘63 to July ‘64 including: Royal Command Performance (3), Juke Box Jury, Around The Beatles (3), A Hard Day’s Night filming and Liverpool premiere (9), Night of 100 Stars, Carl-Alan Awards, Prince of Wales Theatre, Variety Club luncheon, Blackpool Night Out, Dromiland Castle in Ireland (2), and Blackpool Night Out (2). An additional four group photos and an original print that was used as the cover of Sam Leach’s “The Birth Of The Beatles” complete the collection. 3.25 x 4.25” up to 8 x 10”, most with attached captions and several with new service photo stamps on reverse.
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The Beatles In Liverpool Photographs (7)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1963-64. Highlights (and there were many) of the first year of British Beatlemania are documented in this collection of photos that were seen in newspapers and magazines throughout the world. Included here are appearances from November ‘63 to July ‘64 including: Royal Command Performance (3), Juke Box Jury, Around The Beatles (3), A Hard Day’s Night filming and Liverpool premiere (9), Night of 100 Stars, Carl-Alan Awards, Prince of Wales Theatre, Variety Club luncheon, Blackpool Night Out, Dromiland Castle in Ireland (2), and Blackpool Night Out (2). An additional four group photos and an original print that was used as the cover of Sam Leach’s “The Birth Of The Beatles” complete the collection. 3.25 x 4.25” up to 8 x 10”, most with attached captions and several with new service photo stamps on reverse.
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The Beatles Rock The Ballrooms Photographs (6)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1963. The Beatles are seen onstage at three Liverpool area ballroom appearances in this set of six photographs; three from Liverpool’s Grafton Rooms on January 10th, one from the Birkenhead Majestic in early ‘63, and two from their fifteenth and last-ever gig at New Brighton’s Tower on June 14th; the site of Sam Leach’s Operation Big Beat concert series. 7 x 7” to 7.5 x 9.5”
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The Beatles 1964 World Tour Photographs (14)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00
Encompassing the Beatles’ tour of The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand are these fourteen photos; eight with drummer Jimmy Nicol, who filled in for Ringo on the first five dates of the three-week, eleven city tour in June ‘64. 5.5 x 4’ up to 8 x 10”, most with captions attached.
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The Beatles First U.S. Visit Photographs (20)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
1964. A chronicle of Liverpool’s favorite sons historic first visit to America is revealed in this collection of images which appeared in newspapers and magazines in February ‘64. Ed Sullivan Show rehearsals, Carnegie Hall, Washington Coliseum, clubbing in New York City, relaxing in Miami, airport scenes and fan reactions comprise this set documenting the trip from their February 7th arrival at JFK airport to their return into London’s Heathrow airport on the 22nd. 4 x 3” up to 8 x 6”, most with attached captions.
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Ringo with Rory Storm & The Hurricanes Photographs (9)
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1961-62. Onstage antics from Ringo, Johnny “Guitar” Byrne and Rory Storm’s showmanship are highlights of these original Dick Matthews photos from ballroom gigs at Orrell Park and New Brighton’s Tower in 1961. Three more Matthews shots of Ringo at the Mersey Beat offices in mid-1962 and one 4.25 x 5.5” photo of George Harrison assisting Ringo at the Tower round out the collection. Dick Matthews stamp is on the reverse of six of seven of the 8.5 x 6.5” original photos.
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Mersey Group Photos by Dick Matthews (39)
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00
Leading off this wonderful collection of Dick Matthews photos of some of Liverpool’s favorite groups are ten shots from 1961 of Billy J. Kramer & The Coasters and five shots of The Searchers. Other groups represented include Gerry & The Pacemakers (1), The Fourmost/4 Jays (5), Swinging Blue Jeans (3), King Size Taylor & The Dominoes (6), Howie Casey & Johnny Hutchinson, Dale Roberts & The Jaywalkers and Benny & The Black Cats (2). Dick Matthews photo stamp is seen on the reverse of twenty-six of the thirty-two photos. Average size of 7 x 5”. Also included are two shots of Jerry Lee Lewis at the Tower Ballroom on May 17, 1962, photo cards from Group One and Dale Roberts & The Jaywalkers as well as reprints of the Remo Four and the Jaywalkers.
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The Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand Record Award
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
1970’s. The plaque on this white matte style award reads: “Presented To The Beatles To Commemorate The Sale Of More Than One Million Copies Of The Capitol Records Pop Single Record ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’”. The first Beatles single release on Capitol Records was certified gold four days before the group made their first triumphant trip to the U.S. on February 7th, 1964; thus fulfilling Brian Epstein’s plan of not going to America until the Beatles had a #1 record. “I Want To Hold Your Hand” not only made it to #1, it stayed there for 7 weeks and sold more than five million copies in the U.S. and fifteen million worldwide. The formatting of this award suggests it dates from the 1970’s, even though it possesses an original mid-1960’s matte. The engraved plaque exhibits some surface blemishes/discoloration. The New York Picture and Frame sticker is on the reverse of the 13.25 x 17.25” frame.
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The Beatles "Hello Goodbye" Gold Sales Award
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
The plaque on this “white-matte” style award reads: “Presented To The Beatles To Commemorate the Sale Of More Than One Million Copies Of The Capitol Records Pop Single Record ‘Hello Goodbye’.” Certified gold by the RIAA on 12/15/67, the Paul McCartney penned classic was released in the U.S. in November ‘67 and spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard singles chart. The glass is missing from the 13.25 x 17.25” frame which accounts for some staining to the linen matte in the lower right border and just below the engraved plaque. The original paper backing paper, while worn with tears, is intact. The New York Frame & Picture Co. sticker is also intact. The large hole label on this award suggest that it was produced in the 1970’s.
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The Beatles Rubber Soul Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
1990's. Released in early December ’65 and certified gold three weeks later on Christmas Eve, “Rubber Soul” spent six weeks at #1 and won a “Song Of The Year” Grammy for "Michelle" This RIAA hologram style award, produced in the 1990’s, is presented to The Beatles. 17 x 21". EX with some minor scratches and dings to the frame and plexi-glass.
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The Beatles Revolver Gold Record Award
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
“Revolver” coincided with the Beatles North American Tour, yet no songs from the album were performed. The album was released in August 1966 and certified gold on 8/24/66. It was #1 for 6 weeks and spent 24 weeks in the Top 40. This RIAA certified gold “R” style hologram format award reads “Presented to The Beatles” and is 17 x 21”, NRMT.
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The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper" Acetates (2)
Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Originally from the collection of Alex Mardas, better known as "Magic Alex," (head of the Beatles' short-lived Apple Electronics venture), comes this ultra-rare pair of one-sided Mono acetates for "Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band." Each discs bears Emidisc UK labels with hand-drawn concentric circles; presumably drawn by Magic Alex. Side 1 of the acetate has a different track listing to the released version of "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band" as follows: Sgt. Pepper/With A Little Help From My Friends/Being For The Benefit Of Mister Kite/Fixing a Hole/Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds/Getting Better/She’s Leaving Home. While side 2 is the same as the released version, there are several minor differences from the final released version. Hand-printed in blue ink on each label is: "Mono The Beatles Side 1" or "Side 2". The acetates eventually found their way to Joey Spampinato of N.R.B.Q. fame, as the box in which the acetates are housed is addressed to the bassist! Well-played G/G+. The Beatles themselves mixed the album in mono and the LP was originally released as such alongside a stereo mix prepared by Abbey Road engineers (with the mono version now out-of-print on vinyl and never released on CD). The two mixes are fundamentally different. For example, the stereo "She's Leaving Home" was mixed at a lower pitch than the original recording and plays at a slower tempo. Similarly, the mono version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" is considerably slower than the stereo version and features much heavier gating and reverb effects. McCartney's yelling voice in the coda section of "Sgt. Pepper (Reprise)" (just before the segue into "A Day In The Life") can plainly be heard in the mono version, but is inaudible in the stereo version. The mono version of the song also features drums that open with much more presence and force, as they are turned well up in the mix. Also in the stereo mix, the famous segue at the end of "Good Morning Good Morning" (the chicken-clucking sound which becomes a guitar noise) is timed differently and a crowd noise tape comes in later during the intro to "Sgt. Pepper (Reprise)". Other variations between the two mixes abound.
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John Lennon Listen to This Envelope & Promo Album
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1974. A rarely seen “Listen To This...” promotional item from the “Walls & Bridges” publicity blitz of 1974 is this thick cardboard, expandable promotional album envelope which holds a sealed promotional copy of the album (promo hole in upper right corner) NRMT.
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John Lennon Walls & Bridges Press Kit Display & LP
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
1974. Included here: 1) very scarce “Walls & Bridges” press kit includes a “Listen To This Interview” sheet; 8 x 10” “Listen To This Photo” (two), and a “Listen To This Press Kit” folder. Photos and interview are NRMT, folder has spine wrinkles; 2) cardboard display with hanging eyelet, 13 x 16”, NRMT., and 3) sealed copy of the “Walls & Bridges” album!
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The Beatles Christmas Flexi-Discs (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Here are the first and second Christmas flexi-discs (in their sleeves) from 1963 and 1964. The ‘64 disc includes the newsletter-designed-as-a-Christmas-card and the original mailer. EX.
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The Beatles Picture Sleeve Collection (9)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Nine full color sleeves from the original Capitol issues. Includes: Yesterday/Act Naturally (2) We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper, Nowhere Man/What Goes On, I Want To Hold Your Hand/I Saw Her Standing There (2) A Hard Day’s Night/I Should Have Known Better (2) Help/I’m Down. VG/EX. Some of the sleeves have light to medium wear.
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The Beatles U.K. Record Tote Case
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00
1964. The British Pyx Record Tote (8 x 8” vinyl cover with 24 clear plastic sleeves inside) was only made in the U.K. Fairly uncommon as well. VG/EX. The inner vinyl areas that the plastic handle inserts into, have a few very small rips. The cover has some light surface wear.
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The Beatles 1964 Cow Palace Color Film w Copyright
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 9,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
The Beatles historic conquest of America is often attributed to their live television appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show during February, 1964. While the importance of these appearances cannot be overstated, they were really just the opening salvo in a two stage attack. The Beatles summer tour of North America, a grueling 32 concerts over a 34 day span, completed the invasion of our hearts. The Sullivan shows are readily available on DVD, their crisp black and white adding extra distance to the events. Unfortunately, documentation of the real Beatlemania, the absolute madness of the first American concerts has been largely lost to time. No official concert films were made at this stage of their career and what news footage survives was shot entirely in black and white. To experience the color and energy of these performances today would require a time machine. The Beatles at The Cow Palace, San Francisco is the next best thing. In around five minutes, this excellent film captures the highlights of the opening night (August 19th) of the tour. The silent, 8mm color movie opens with nearly one-and-half minutes of exciting scenes of the opening acts (The Bill Black Combo, The Righteous Brothers and Jackie DeShannon) shot from close range on the floor, slightly to the right of center. By the time The Beatles leap up on the stage to perform, it seems as though the chain link fence bordering the rear of the stage will not be enough to protect them. Parts of nine Beatle songs were captured that night (Twist & Shout, You Can’t Do That, All My Loving, She Loves You, Things We Said Today, Roll Over Beethoven, Boys, A Hard Day’s Night and Long Tall Sally) in lush Kodachrome. After a couple of songs, the filmmaker abandons his original vantage point for a spot among the news cameras (on the front corner of the stage near Paul) to shoot some wonderfully composed segments, including a hysterical fan being hauled away by police right in front of us. During the final song “Long Tall Sally”, our cameraman decides to go for broke, standing boldly at center stage, only inches away from Paul, George and John! This final minute is some the most breathtaking, compelling amateur footage taken of The Beatles we have ever seen. Perhaps the most amazing moments are contained in a shot which pans down from George to Paul, across the stage floor littered with brightly colored jelly beans. Included in this lot is a Digital BetaCam (broadcast quality) master tape of two telecine transfers of the film, one at 16fps “normal” speed and one at half-speed for a total time of over 11 minutes, The original film has been cleaned and stored to archival specs by the renowned Brodsky & Treadway, (who also transferred the film) and the only DVD made from the transfer is included for viewing convenience. As this is a silent film, the photographer's copyright is also included. We’ve been lucky to have see all six color films known to exist from this incredible Beatles tour (three of which circulate in the collecting world). This completely uncirculated, rare film will delight and surprise even the most jaded Beatles fan. A simply amazing film!
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Paul McCartney Signed "Sgt. Pepper" LP Cover
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Paul has signed the front cover of this copy of The Beatles’ LP “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” very nicely at the top in black sharpie marker. This signature was obtained on October 10, 2005, after McCartney played a show in Toronto, Canada. “Sgt. Pepper” is an extremely desirable title to have signed by any of the members of The Beatles, especially Paul McCartney. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. EX condition
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A "Sgt. Pepper" CD Box Signed by Paul McCartney
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Here is a box for The Beatles’ CD release entitled ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. Paul has signed the front of the box very nicely at the top in black sharpie marker. This signature was obtained in person in London in late 2006. ‘Sgt. Pepper’ related items signed by Paul McCartney are extremely desirable. EX condition. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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A "Sgt. Pepper" Album Signed by John Lennon
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
A U.S. Capitol Records issue “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” LP cover which has been signed on the front cover by John Lennon, at the top in the blue sky area. This signature was obtained during the weekend of May 16, 17 and 18, 1975 at the WFIL Television Studio in Philadelphia at the ‘Helping Hands Marathon’, where John was the special guest host for the weekend. While there he answered phones and took pledges, as well as signed autographs for a donation to the cause. This album cover was obtained in person at the marathon during that weekend. John Lennon signed Beatles LP covers are extremely rare and desirable, and this is the one to get as far as most collectors are concerned. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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The Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" Autograph Set
Start Price: 4,500.00High Bid: 8,000.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
All four band members have autographed this lined slip of yellow paper, with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr signing in black ball point pen, while Paul McCartney has used a black felt tip pen. The accompanying letter states the autographs were obtained while the Beatles were filming “Magical Mystery Tour” in West Malling, Kent, when they were using a aircraft hangar to film the video for “You’re Mother Should Know” in September of 1967. According to the letter, The Beatles were happy to mingle with people from the RAF Camp after filming was complete. Beatles autograph sets from 1967 are rare and desirable. 4.5 x 5.5”
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Beatles Metal Tray Signed By All Four Beatles
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
This 13 x 13” U.K. metal serving tray, which features four individual head shot photos of each group member, was actually piece of memorabilia available in 1964. All four have signed the tray at different times as solo artists. John Lennon has signed in blue marker. This signature was obtained on May 18 in Philadelphia at the ‘WFIL Helping Hands Marathon’, where John was the special guest host. Paul McCartney has signed in first name, in gold paint pen. This signature was obtained on October 23, 1984 on the set of ‘The Tonight Show’ in Los Angeles. George Harrison has signed in red marker. This signature was obtained on August 24, 1992 in Los Angeles after he taped a segment for the ‘Rockline’ radio show. Ringo Starr has signed “Ringo St” in purple marker. This signature was obtained in Los Angeles in the summer of 1992, outside of KLOS FM radio station. Beatles signed 3D memorabilia items are extremely rare, as are complete sets of Beatles autographs put together after the breakup of the band. This is the only fully signed Beatles tray to surface to date. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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The Beatles Autographs On Two Pages
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
This set of Beatles signatures is on two separate off white colored slips of lined paper. The first slip was signed by John Lennon in blue ballpoint and Paul McCartney in blue fountain pen on a slip which measures 3.5 x 3”. The second slip, which is 4 x 3”, has been signed by George Harrison and Ringo Starr in blue fountain pen. This one has some staining, and there is light creasing on both. Comes with LOA from the obtainer stating she obtained these autographs outside The Casino Club and she describes her meeting with the Beatles. VG + condition. These autographs are beautifully framed with a set of four Lenticular Beatle Flasher Cards.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Set List & Paul McCartney Lyrics
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 27,500.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 50,000.00
This remarkable page of writing appears on a sheet of white colored paper, which shows some aging. The top portion of this page contains six songs in the hand of Stuart Sutcliffe, including “Mess Around”, “Little Girl” and “I Got a Woman”, along with the respective keys for each song. The bottom half of this page contains a partial lyric; 7 lines of lyrics for the Gene Vincent song “Peace of Mind”, all written in the hand of Paul McCartney, who has scripted these lines without any corrections. Considering the fact that this page exists, it is very likely that The Beatles were contemplating performing this song live at some point, although it has not been documented that they ever did. All writing is in pencil, and this page was written out between late 1960 and early 1961. This is a very rare and historic early piece of Beatles music memorabilia, and the collaborative efforts of both Paul McCartney and Stuart Sutcliffe make it extra special. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. 8 x 11”
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Stuart Sutcliffe Letter From Hamburg To His Sisters
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Outstanding content permeates most every line of this four-page letter written to Stuart’s sisters, Pauline and Joyce. Most certainly written within a few weeks of The Beatles’ arrival in Hamburg to play at the Kaiserkellar Club in mid-August 1960 as Elvis’ “It’s Now Or Never” was at the top of the charts. An excerpt: ....In my last letter to my mum I told her about some girl who had taken some portraits of me (a reference to his soon to be girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr) these are what she gave me tonight…the weather at the time was appalling. It was raining and I wasn’t looking good with pimples, and my hair is a mess, but I’m quite pleased with these, as the lads say typical ‘Dean’ poses. The dual photo is excellent and the texture just like a painting. Next Monday they (a reference to his newest friends Astrid, Klaus Voormann and Jurgen Vollmer) have invited me to dine with them…I’m quite pleased with them because everyone else likes them in the band and I’m pleased with my ‘find.’ You no doubt heard ‘It’s Now or Never’ by Elvis…you can’t walk down ‘our street’ without hearing it on at least 3 or 4 of the juke boxes at once. Right now we’re a bit sick of it, as we play it about twice a night and Storm (a reference to Rory Storm & The Hurricanes) does as well…I heard ‘Lucille’ by the ‘Everly Bros’ the other night at the Top Ten (a reference to the Hamburg Club at which The Beatles would appear between March and July ’61). I must say it’s much better than we do it although we do it completely different to the way we played it in the Jac (a reference to manager Allan Williams Liverpool coffee bar where Sutcliffe painted a wall mural.) I’ve got quite a bit of new stuff, new sports jacket, suit, suede type jacket off John which I’m wearing on the photos, I’ll have this cleaned and it’ll be fab…I’m still growing my beard, well as you can see on the photos…Just now the Ivy Benson Band are playing in the club above us, this is an all women band and tonight we had a couple of them in singing with us. The singer comes from Scotland Rd. and sings just like Brenda Lee, not great to look at but fun and at least she speaks English…Lots of love to you and Joyce also to Mum and Dad. Stuart xxxx” It is clear that Stuart is excited about his new friendships which would eventually lead him back to pursuing his art. The two, double-sided (8.25 x 11.75”) pages with mailing folds are housed in a hinged wooden frame that reveals all four sides.
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The Beatles Contact Sheet by Jurgen Vollmer
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
John, Paul and George are seen from stage left and right in twelve onstage close-ups captured by Jurgen Vollmer at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club in Spring ‘61. Along with Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann, Jurgen Vollmer befriended The Beatles soon after their arrival in August 1960 to play at Hamburg’s Kaiserkellar Club. It was John Lennon who said of Vollmer “...the first photographer to capture the beauty and the spirit of The Beatles (tho I say it myself). We tried hard to find someone with his touch after we returned from Hamburg, Germany...nobody could. He loved Rockers and Rock N Roll.” The 11 x 14” contact sheet was given to Pauline Sutcliffe by Jurgen Vollmer in 1989. EX.
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George Harrison Contact Sheets by Jurgen Vollmer #2
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
In twelve images captured by Jurgen Vollmer at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club in Spring ‘61, George is out front as a vocalist; playing his Futurama with John and Paul in the background. In another sheet, George is seen with John’s Rickenbacker after wrapping up another grueling night on the Top Ten’s stage. The 11 x 14” contact sheets were given to Pauline Sutcliffe by Vollmer in 1989.
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George Harrison Contact Sheets by Jurgen Vollmer #1
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
Jurgen Vollmer captured these twenty-one images of George Harrison with wind-blown, slicked back hair during and after a ferry ride on Hamburg Lake in Spring 1961. By this time, The Beatles had adopted the brushed forward hairstyle worn by Vollmer, Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. Vollmer relates: “...occasionally George would comb his hair forward, but always combed it back again. He said the Rockers gave him funny looks.” Contained on two 11 x 14” contact sheets. EX. Given to Pauline Sutcliffe by Vollmer in 1989.
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John Lennon Contact Sheet by Jurgen Vollmer
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
In twelve onstage close-ups captured by Jurgen Vollmer at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club in Spring ‘61, John is belting out a vocal; playing his Rickenbacker with George and Pete in the background of several of the images. Vollmer’s iconic image of Lennon in the doorway was used as the front cover of his 1974 “Rock & Roll” album. The 11 x 14” contact sheet was given to Pauline Sutcliffe by Jurgen Vollmer in 1989. EX.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Watercolor Painting
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
This is a large 22 x 30” watercolor painting by Stuart Sutcliffe. After all his experimentation with abstract expressionism, he seems totally comfortable here, with this detailed dock-side scene. The line work, again, is tense and bold with black outlines forming the figures and the surrounding structures. Stuart uses shadowy dark blue as his foundation color, then works in highlights of cadmium yellow, pink and white giving us a realistic sense of “daylight”. The painting is rich with color, texture and its composition is skillfully balanced. Painting is done on heavy stock art paper. VG/EX., with mild creases and a noticeable vertical in the center. Tiny tack holes at the corner tips. This painting is signed in the lower left corner "Sutcliffe, Group II"
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Stuart Sutcliffe Artwork Seagull Painting
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Unusual by comparison to Sutcliffe’s previous works is this peaceful and brightly lit dock scene complete with seagulls, sailboats and light blue sky. Also unusual is the lack of anything of an abstract nature. Done in (watercolor) gouache paint on paper. On the bottom border of this Liverpool Art School, homework assignment is the mark (or grade) he received “62.” 10 x 15”. EX. Framed to 18 x 22”.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Pen & India Ink Drawing
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Here is another example of Sutcliffe’s art from his formative years in college. Pen & ink is an art school basic study exercise and here, Stuart handles it very well indeed. The subject is a fierce and angular bust of a woman made up of broad line work as the frame and fine lines used to render the shadows. Above the main image is a reworking of the design that is not only smaller but softer in approach, and certainly less overwrought with tension. The overall geometric shape to the designs may have even been a sketch for a sculpture. Done on piece of cream colored paper. 6.5 x 8”. EX.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Abstract Oil Painting on Paper
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
This painting is the most abstract of all Stuart Sutcliffe’s that we have ever seen. Raw umber colored oil paint is used in making piece which is comprised of brutal solid criss-crossing line work. You can see how angry Stuart may have been when he did this as the metal barrel marks of the paintbrush can be seen in his brush strokes. Nonetheless, this is a fine example of non-objective expressionist painting by Sutcliffe during his Hamburg days. Done on fine newsprint paper. VG/EX. paper has one 3” edge tear and a few very small ones. There is a small hole in the lower left corner.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Lyrics #2
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
c.1960. The untitled lyrics sheet in two stanzas designates the song is to be played in E flat: “yea cos’ you’re a sure fire bet to win my lips, You’re a sure fire bet win my heart, You’re a sure fire bet to make me start to fall in love with you, You’ve got everything to make my heart ring, You’ve got those dreamy eyes to promise paradise, And when you hold my hand baby it’s so grand, And the odds are greater that you’ll win me sooner or later.” “Pistol Packin’ Momma,” written along the bottom of the page is a reference to the Al Dexter country novelty song covered by Gene Vincent in 1960. Written in black ballpoint pen on a 8.25 x 11.75” sheet of stationary paper, folded in eighths, wrinkled and creased.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Abstract Sculpture Study Artwork
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
From his Liverpool days; this is another one of Stuart Sutcliffe’s intricate studies of a man and a woman incorporated and becoming...art. This 16 x 20” work on paper shows us varying angles and stages of Stuart’s designs in geometric/human forms. Most of what is here is done in India ink, with pen & ink washes. One image is being blocked out with burnt umber paint (the same exact paint used in his abstract elsewhere in this auction). Other studies of “the sculpture” are done simply and beautifully in lines with simple washes. This is signed at the top, “Sutcliffe” by Stuart himself. Perfect example of Sutcliffe’s artwork from his Liverpool days. EX. with some creases, rippling, and minor edge tears.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Sketch and Handwritten Poem
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
On the reverse of a sketch of a smiling, long-haired girl, Stuart Sutcliffe has written in black ballpoint pen: “Lost in spiral circle out about the pole, Around in spiral circle out. Out, oust in out. Waxing cast anytime, Don’t stay, speaking... in worded sentences, Condemned condolences, No sense, nonsense. Why a chair - with legs? A barrel dregs dragging lag. Behind legs. Sterile trash walking armchairs in ...face - who’s speaking? He is. She is. no her...felt cushions. Don’t sit down on sharp toothed seats.” 8 x 10”, multiple folds, creases and wrinkles.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Liverpool Art School Artwork
Start Price: 1,250.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
c.1957/58. Spectacular artwork from Stuart Sutcliffe’s Liverpool College of Art days. This epic scene is done in pen & India ink in layers of ink washes as well. The movement and dramatic lighting of this composition would almost remind you of a painting by Goya or countless other historical European artists. Or perhaps the dark atmosphere and cavernous structure of the artwork echos...the Cavern Club?! Either way, this is a superb example of Stuart’s emerging into the art world; impressing and influencing everyone around him. 13 x 19” framed to 19 x 25”. EX. some light creases and a center fold.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Charcoal & Ink Artwork
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
c.1960/61. This is one of Stuart’s most ambitious abstracts! The main image (done on sketch paper) is rendered in charcoal and you can almost see two forms--a seated man and woman embracing/morphing into one. The outer edges of the paper show the same form (in varying degrees) done in pen and ink from different angles. Sutcliffe’s fluid line-work and rendering shows careful attention to modern art of the era. 10 x 14”. EX., with some edge creases.
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Stuart Sutcliffe Pencil Sketch
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,500.00
Here is another interesting sketch by Stuart Sutcliffe that may have been from his Liverpool College of Art days. This 7 x 9” pencil sketch is of a man with a knife, plate and drinking glass at a table setting. Stu used hard and broken lines in graphite pencil, and some highlights with a sepia conte crayon. We could not help but notice how the man’s face looks not unlike an exaggerated version of John Lennon himself; but that’s only our interpretation of the artwork! Done on newsprint paper. EX., with some very mild handling and a small corner tip tear.
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Klaus Voorman Drawing of Stuart Sutcliff & Letter
Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1962. The ink drawing depicts Stuart with wings and a halo atop a cloud and surrounded by angels. The drawing by close friend and fellow artist, Klaus Voormann, is accompanied on the reverse by a poignant letter written to Sutcliffe’s sister, Pauline. An excerpt: “...just a little drawing of your beautiful brother in heaven. I hope it makes you happy...all the little angels are Stuart’s fans, they have a Stuart fan club. The angels say Stuart is much better than Elvis and he looks much more beautiful....” Voormann closes with “love from your big sister, xxx” on behalf of Astrid. 8.25 x 11.75” blue stationary paper exhibits mailing folds, light wrinkles and corner creases.
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Astrid Kircherr Letters To Millie Sutcliffe (2)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00
In this final page of a letter to Stuart’s mother, the fact that Astrid is recounting some of the songs the Beatles were performing dates this letter between late April and late May 1962. Only three days after Stuart Sutcliffe’s death on April 10th, The Beatles returned to Hamburg for a seven-week engagement at the recently opened Star Club. Astrid relates: “...tell Pauline George sings...’A Picture of You’ and John sings ‘Love Is A Swinging Thing’ and ‘Money’...both very good songs I like them...On another one George sings ‘open your loving arms’...so that’s the rock-information from Hamburg today...love and three little kisses from your Astrid...” Inside the drawing of a heart, she has written “Astrid loves Stuart forever.” In a page from another letter written at a different time, Astrid has drawn a self-portrait of her in bed with flowers on the bedside table and writes: “...me and my smelly flowers!...I hope you can still read my letter. It is very difficult for me to write in bed...So how are my sisters? (referring to Stuart’s sisters, Pauline and Joyce) I hope they soon feel like writing to me.” Written on blue stationary paper (8.25 x 11.75”) in black fountain pen, multiple mailing folds, light wrinkles.
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Klaus Voorman Art Exhibition Postcards (framed)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
In this set of six postcards, Klaus Voormann reflects upon his experiences with The Beatles during the group’s visits to Hamburg between 1960 and 1962. The faces of John, Paul, George, Pete and Stuart are seen amongst a collage of scenes from the Reeperbahn section of Hamburg where Voormann, Astrid Kirchherr and Jurgen Vollmer befriended the Beatles soon after their arrival to play at The Indra Club in August 1960. Voormann, most well-known as the designer of The Beatles “Revolver” album cover, also appeared as a bassist on numerous Lennon, Harrison and Starr solo projects. The six postcards and frontispiece, nicely framed to 18 x 25.5”, hung in Pauline Sutcliffe’s Portobello Road, London, art gallery where she exhibited Voormann’s work between 1997 and 2000. NRMT.
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John Lennon Great Wok Poem
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 8,500.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
On this off white colored lined page sheet of notepaper, John has written an 11 line greeting and sentiment to his fans entitled “The Great Wok”. It reads “This is the Great Wok speakin to you from thee heart of the West Side Manhattan New York. I am pleased to give my annual yearly message to ma people for the year 1979. I myself have made my resolutions to renounce completely – everything but complete self indulgence + luxury.” The “Great Wok” appeared in a lengthier, spoken version on disc 4 of the John Lennon anthology box set. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. 7 x 10”
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A Signed John Lennon Promotional Photograph
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
This Apple Records promotional photograph was used to promote Lennon’s 1974 solo LP release “Walls and Bridges”. The photo features a great Bob Gruen shot of him sitting on a rooftop in New York City dressed in denim jeans and jacket and cowboy boots. John has signed very nicely in black ballpoint pen and has added “75”, as he signed this particular photograph in 1975. At the bottom of the photo is a printed facsimile of John’s childhood signature, and this is the same one that was also featured on the “Walls and Bridges” LP cover. John Lennon signed photographs are extremely desirable, and few authentic examples become available in any given year. VG condition, framed.
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The Beatles Grammy Painting by Davo
Start Price: 12,500.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 25,000.00 - 75,000.00
Born in Los Angeles in 1950, artist Davo is anything but staid and conventional. Despite his deliberate efforts to “obliterate the painter’s touch,” he has an unmistakable talent for delivering a neo-Pop message. His paintings contain recognizable, but bizarrely juxtaposed images. As a result, his artwork is entertaining but thought provoking, repetitive but innovative. His neo-expressionism work is shown with this Beatles painting entitled, “Marilyn In The Sky With Diamonds.” Davo’s obsession with Marilyn is obvious as is his tribute to mentor, Andy Warhol. Davo is an annually invited guest artist for the Grammy Awards and has been the official artist of MusiCares Organization for the past ten years. Each year, the Grammy’s ask him to do the winning portraits, and they are auctioned off for charity. His creations are in many celebrities’ private collections. Davo now resides in Maui, Hawaii. The painting was done in 1998 and is created in acrylic on canvas. It is in superb condition. This is a very special opportunity to have this fabulous, original Davo painting, which is usually reserved for celebrities, grace your walls.
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John Lennon's Record Plant Piano
Start Price: 50,000.00High Bid: 55,000.00Estimate: 100,000.00 - 200,000.00
ItsOnlyRockNRoll.com is honored to be able to offer a musical artifact with such a rich history; the upright grand piano from New York City’s Record Plant Recording Studio that came to be known as the “John Lennon Piano.” Record producer and recording engineer Jack Douglas was most familiar with the piano’s history as staff engineer at the Record Plant between 1969 and 1976. Douglas engineered and co-produced “Double Fantasy” with Lennon at the Record Plant in 1980 and; in fact, noted that Lennon was playing the piano shortly before he left the studio after mixing “Walking On Thin Ice” with Douglas on December 8, 1980. In this excerpt from a letter written on Record Plant stationary, Douglas talks about the piano he affectionately refers to as the “Old Grand”: “…I first saw the piano in the storage room behind studio “C”. It was frequently used for studio work I personally saw Don McLean play it during sessions for the song “American Pie.”…At some point, at the request of Chief Engineer Roy Cicala, expert maintenance man Paul Prestopino carefully inserted tacks into the hammers to give it that special “Honky Tonk” sound. It was moved down to studio “A” shortly before John Lennon arranged for the “Imagine” sessions. John fell in love with it as soon as he sat down to play it. The sound was rich and bright and had a certain nostalgic sound that John associated with early American Rock and Rhythm and Blues. I saw him sit at that piano many times working on the piano parts he would use on the album or composing new songs. For the rest of its days that piano was known to us at Record Plant as “The John Lennon Piano”; he loved it so much he had it moved to every studio he worked in at the complex. I watched him write songs with both Elton John and David Bowie at this piano. He used it for composing and as an instrument on “Walls And Bridges.” When we were mixing “Double Fantasy” in the “mix room,” he had it brought up and installed in the wall next to the control room so he could go bang on it between mixes. It was there on his last day on earth, which he spent with me in the “mix room” working on “Walking On Thin Ice.” He was playing that piano shortly before he left. In addition to John, I witnessed Bob Dylan play it on sessions I did with him while recording the poet Alan Ginsberg. I also saw Peter Townshend of The Who sit and play a few tunes on it while we were recording tracks for the album “Who’s Next.” I, myself used it on recordings I produced with Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, Patti Smith, Rick Derringer, and John Lennon. I liked to use it as an effect to heighten the percussive sound of the guitars. It can be heard on the Aerosmith albums “Get Your Wings,” “Rocks,” “Toys In The Attic,”…on “Radio Ethiopia” by Patti Smith, on the first Cheap Trick album…and on “Watching The Wheels” from the “Double Fantasy” album…It is also on the first New York Dolls album…It is impossible to remember all the great artists who passed through Record Plant and had a go at the old beauty, but I believe Lou Reed liked to tinker on it while we recorded his “Berlin” album as well as Alice Cooper during the recording of his records in studio “A”….I hope you have enjoyed hearing a little history about the “Old Grand.”…Jack Douglas. Douglas’ letter of authenticity accompanies the piano. The vintage, upright grand piano from the famous Record Plant Recording Studios in New York City, affectionately known as the “John Lennon Piano” by Record Plant staffers was manufactured by the New England Piano Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Until its transfer to Las Vegas, the “old grand” has been safely kept in storage at Record Plant. Its place in the history of popular music cannot be overstated!
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Brian Jones Photo Lithograph by Linda McCartney
Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00
Incredible photograph of Brian Jones is not often seen. The wonderful shot pictures Brian, with his mind possibly blown, reclining in the back of what looks like a tour bus. Either way, Brian does not have to do much to take a provocative photo. This one was taken by Linda McCartney in the most prolific period of the late 1960’s as she rubbed elbows with rock n’ roll royalty and took some of the most candid and insightful photographs ever seen! This framed photo lithograph was once personally owned by Dick Clark, and was displayed in one of his many offices. The photo is signed at the bottom by Linda McCartney (in pencil) and numbered “12/150” in a very limited edition. Lithographed photo print is 12 x 19” on heavy matte archival art paper. Framed to 24 x 32”. NM with a small blemish on the frame.
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Paul McCartney Promotional Lenticular
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
2004. Huge one-of-a-kind lenticular is 31 x 41” and pictures Paul in concert. The image “flashes” to a shot of the audience (mainly a girl with an “encore” cigarette lighter in hand). This is the only copy made for a special charity auction by the special effects company LTD. Unique item looks stunning when seen in person. NRMT/MT.
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John Lennon Limited Edition Pewter Figurine
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1998. From the Gartlan USA, Inc. company comes this incredibly detailed John Lennon figurine. John is sitting perched on a wall and attired in his “N.Y.C.” gear. The solid pewter figurine is approx. 6 x 7 x 9” and numbered “325/2000” and comes with a certificate as well (as stated on the back on a name-plate) Mint condition!
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The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Lenticular Prototype
Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
An astonishing, prototype Sgt. Pepper LP cover lenticular flasher display. The Vari-Vue Company, from Mt. Vernon, New York, was one of the only three companies creating this flasher technology. They affixed it to everything from kiddie rings, buttons and bubble gum machine rings, to sneakers and album covers. By far, the most famous of these covers was the Rolling Stones’ “Their Satanic Majesties Request”, in which the original issue featured an 8 x 8” 3-D cover attachment that changed as it (or your head) moved from side to side. Vari-Vue also made these in larger size samples as well. In fact, a 12 x 12” version, that we sold in our June 2005 auction, went for over $6000. Vari-Vue made thousands of items that included The Beatles, Elvis, Mickey Mouse and sports and political figures as subject matter. Another LP cover they created was for The Band’s “Captain Beyond”. We have had many associates whom had often visited Vari-Vue in the early 1970’s. When they finally closed their doors, they held a big auction, selling off their extensive inventory. Kay Anderson, the owner of the company, also confirmed that in order to drum-up business, she created several prototype LP cover ideas, following the success and pure-coolness of the Stones cover. Here is your opportunity to own one of these special prototypes in a 12 x 12” (full album cover size). The detail and three-dimensional effect on this is incredible and possibly surpasses the (more often seen) Stones LP cover! NM.
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The Beatles Signed Book w Handwritten Annotations
Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
In October of 1963, The Beatles expanded their international horizons and made their way to Sweden for what would be the band’s first European tour outside of the U. K. Beatlemania quickly grabbed hold in Sweden as the band made their way through an 8-day, 5-show tour of the country. A media intensive trip, the band made numerous appearances on Swedish television and radio, and was also scheduled for a variety of interviews, including a sit-down interview for Sweden’s highly popular Expressen newspaper. On the evening of October 26, 1963, The Beatles sat down with accomplished Swedish journalist Lars Widding to fulfill the interview obligation with the Expressen newspaper. Widding, the father of a teenage daughter who joined the droves of countless Swedish teenagers in the madness of Beatlemania, decided to bring his daughter along for the evening so that she could attend the concert and also have an opportunity to meet the group. As many did during the time, Widding’s daughter had created an homage to the group in the form of a handwritten lyric book, accented by a variety of vintage newspaper clippings of the Beatles’ images along the front and back covers. At her memorable meeting with the Fab Four during her father’s interview session, Widding’s daughter presented her lyric book to the band in hopes of getting them to sign the inside. Not only did the group sign the inside, but all four were apparently quite amused by the creation and took time to browse through the book before handing it back to young Ms. Widding at the end of the interview. Presented here in this lot is Ms. Widding’s book, completely intact in its original form, beautifully signed by the Beatles on the first two pages: “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” (reverse side of McCartney page) “Best wishes from George Harrison” and “Ringo Starr” (reverse of Harrison page). All signatures are large and complete examples. Paul has also signed again, on the back inside cover and added “(Beatles)” and amazingly he even actually took the time to make a slight correction on one of the lines written by the teenage fan on the lyric for “P.S. I Love You”, and he corrected by writing “these few words til we’re together”. The song “P.S. I Love You” was written by Paul and John and it appears on the Beatles’ first LP on Parlophone Records entitled “Please Please Me”. Handwritten lyrics in any form are the most desirable form of Beatle writing, and a recent sale saw one lyric sheet sell in auction at $1.2 million for only 12 lines of writing, or $100,000. per line!
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Birthday Cards From The Beatles Wives & Girlfriend
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
This elaborate assortment of birthday cards was created for Colin, a fellow student of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India who was there with the Beatles in March of 1968. There are five cards, four are in color. These cards were created mainly by John’s wife Cynthia, Paul’s girlfriend Jane Asher and George’s wife Pattie. There is a contribution from George Harrison, who made a card which features drawing of a man in a robe in front of a table with people dining, and has drawn and written “COLIN love from US.”. Framed
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Early Promo Card Signed By The Beatles w Pete Best
Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
This is an early promotional photocard, and one of the very first Beatles promo cards ever introduced, which features a nice pose of the group in their newly cleaned up ‘suits look’, having just recently abandoned their leather stage outfits. All four have signed the back of this photo very nicely in black ballpoint pen, with John and Paul inscribing with love “To Jean”, while Pete Best has written “To Jean”. Additionally, all have added “XXX”. This promo card was signed by The Beatles in mid 1962. These are excellent examples of their signatures from this ‘pre-Ringo’ time period, as he was to join the band only a few months later, in August of that year. EX condition overall, with some light non-detracting soiling.
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The Beatles Signed Parlophone Records Promo Card
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
In early October of 1962, The Beatles released their first single on Parlophone Records entitled “Love Me Do”, which went to #17 on the British charts. As a promotional tool, Parlophone had some promo cards printed up. There were two different variations; each featuring Dezo Hoffmann photos of the band in the studio shortly after Ringo joined the band. Here is one of those early Parlophone cards signed on the reverse by The Beatles. All four have signed very nicely in two different shades of blue ballpoint pen. These signatures date from late 1962 and are excellent ‘pre-fame’ examples, signed by The Beatles before they were even well known throughout Great Britain. VG condition with minor creasing.
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The Beatles Set of Four Signed Receipts (framed)
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
1966-67. Each member of The Beatles has signed a receipt for goods or services. John Lennon has signed a receipt from Studio Jeunesse in London, after purchasing camera equipment and cassettes. The receipt has been stamped ‘PAID’ on 22 Dec 1966, which was right around the time that he was putting the finishing touches on Strawberry Fields Forever. Paul has signed a Studio Jeunesse receipt, for flashbulbs. Marked ‘PAID’ on 21 Dec 1966. George Harrison has signed a Brydor Cars receipt for 2 pieces of 8” circular glass, stamped ‘PAID’ on 22 Dec 1966. The last receipt is from Clarendon Furnishing, and it has been signed by Ringo Starr as “R. Starkey”, his legal name as required on documents. This one has been date stamped ‘PAID’ on 31 MAR 1967. In all, a great set of signatures from the very important 4 month time frame when The Beatles were recording ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. The four receipts are matted together to 20 x 28”.
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A John Lennon Handwritten Note and Photo
Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Here is John Lennon’s biting response on a postcard to an article in the “Raver” column of “Melody Maker” magazine. This is written in black felt tip pen on the reverse of the rarer (of the two which came in the album packaging) alternate “Pan the Flutist” postcard which was inserted into the “Imagine” LP. Twice he has stamped his address at the time (1971), Tittenhurst Park, Ascot. He was responding to negative comments the column had made about Yoko, and here’s what he had to say: “Dear Raver, We never did talk to Miles about working with him – so there. anyway the idea was for Miles and Yoko to do a track together - i mean she worked with Ornette Colman in 1967-8 at Albert Hall – its on her last album. Having met Miles at Kleins party – I know damn well he wouldn’t be as sneid (sic: snide) as you c*nts. lots of Rave John + Yoko. (remember?)” It’s safe to say that John was very displeased with the fact that the “Raver” column had anything bad to say about his wife, and he certainly let them know that. In excellent condition with a few surface creases. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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John Lennon Drawing with Signature
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
On an index card measuring 5 x 3”, John Lennon has signed beautifully in blue felt tip pen and has added “74”. Additionally, he has drawn a bird to the left of his signature, making this an actual Lennon signed artwork! NM.
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Julian Lennon Handwritten Valotte Lyrics
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
c.2000. Julian Lennon has beautifully penned the lyrics to his 1984 debut top ten hit, “Valotte,” in black calligrapher’s pen. The writing was originally done to benefit the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity in the early 1990’s. 8.5 x 11.75”, matted to 10.5 x 15”, NRMT.
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The Beatles UK Concert Programs (4)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00
Four original concert programs from the pre-U.S.A. invasion: 1) The Beatles Show program from Autumn 1963 11/1 to 12/13. Program has the first night of the tour “Cheltenham” written in pen on the top right corner. 2) The 1964/65 Christmas show program with cover artwork by John Lennon. 3) The 1963/64 Christmas Show program. 4) The Fall 1964 U.K. Tour program. All programs are approx. 9 x 11” and 16 to 20 pages. VG+. The programs do have some handling, spine creases and light cover wear.
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Ringo Starr St. Louis Concert Collection (6)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 60.00Estimate: 50.00 - 100.00
From Ringo’s Third World Tour in 1995, you get two backstage sticker passes, a letter from the Saint Louis Fair responding for ticket requests, a full color tour book from the event and program book from the Saint Louis Fair for their full concert schedule. VG/EX/NM.
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The Beatles Programs and Catalogs Lot (5)
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Nice and vintage mixed lot contains: 1) A VJ Records catalog (6 x 10”). 2) Two different Beatles Ltd. from 1965 and 1966. The 1966 program has a small ticket envelope attached to the back that says “Enjoy The Beatles” from the St. Louis branch of 7-Up! Envelope is 3 x 5”. A small bit of writing in blue ballpoint pen (on the inside cover) says “August 21, 1966...Busch Memorial Stadium”...so that’s pretty nifty that this one was purchased at an actual concert! Both programs have 24 pages and are 12 x 12”. 3) A Beatles Ltd. 1964 program book that comes with 2 extra pages of offers and information on how to purchase Beatles photos by mail. 12 x 12”. 24 pages. 4) A 48 page, full color tour book from the notorious “pot busted” Japanese Tour of 1980. 12 x 12” in slipcase sleeve. VG/EX/NM. Some of the books have very mild shelf wear. The VJ catalog has some spine creases.
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The Beatles Irish Concert Ticket Stub
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1964. The Beatles played a pair of concerts in Northern Ireland at the Balmoral King’s Hall Showground on November 2nd; a date that was originally set aside as a rare day off. The group’s second visit to Northern Ireland would also prove to be their last. The 2.75 x 3.75” stub for the 6:00 p.m. first performance is NRMT. The staple holes along the left border signify that the ticket was from a booklet of tickets.
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The Beatles Christmas Show Concert Ticket Stubs
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
Two stubs from The Beatle’s famous U.K. Christmas concerts! 1) stub from the Astoria in Finsbury Park on 1/3/64 that is 1.5 x 2.25”. 2) stub from the Hammersmith Odeon on 12/28/64 that is 2.25 x 2.25”. Both in VG+, with tape staining on edges (from being placed in a scrapbook).
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365
The Beatles A Hard Days Night / Help Movie Poster
Start Price: 250.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00
1965. Original American one sheet poster for The Beatles double feature (you remember them, don’t you?). Split graphics make this a great two-for-one poster to add to your collection. United Artists did the same style of poster for a James Bond double-feature that year. VG+. with some stress-wear and splits to some of the (factory) folds.
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366
The Beatles "Let It Be" Six Sheet Movie Poster
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
From the original United Artists release in 1970, this is a gigantic 81 x 81” six sheet poster for The Beatles swan-song; “Let It Be”. The graphics stay the same, but the size is pretty incredible! This is unused and in perfect condition. NM.
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367
Paul McCartney Promo Concert Jacket
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1990. From another of P.M.’s huge concert comeback tours, comes this tuxedo style white jacket. It’s screen printed on the back and lapel with the Seattle radio stations logo “KISW”. This rare jacket was for radio station employees only and produced in a small number. Size is approx. a men’s medium. EX.
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368
The Beatles "Let It Be" Dutch Movie Poster
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00
Unusual 23 x 30” Dutch poster from the original 1970 release for “Let It Be”. This comes factory folded and is unused. NM. See our other lots in this auction for more vintage Beatles movie posters from around the world!
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369
John Lennon Signed Book "The English Gentleman"
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
This hardback copy of “The English Gentleman” by Douglas Sutherland was presented as a gift from Lennon to a close friend in 1978. It is signed and inscribed on the flyleaf in black marker, “For Sam, lest we forget…love John x 1978”. Additionally, John has drawn a small facial caricature of himself, which is desirable and certainly adds a nice touch. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo
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370
John Lennon Signed Receipt
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Here is a receipt (a customer’s carbon copy) from Cave Photographic Ltd. dated January 27, 1967. This is receipt for some posters, photos and sketches that John had framed for display in his home in Surrey, England. He has signed the bottom right hand corner of the receipt nicely in dark blue ballpoint pen. Lennon signatures from 1967 are very desirable, and this receipt was signed while The Beatles were in the midst of recording “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, which makes it extra special. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo. 5.5 x 8.5”.
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371
Photograph Signed by John Lennon & George Harrison
Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Here is Astrid Kirchherr promo photograph taken in the fall of 1962, featuring John Lennon sitting in a wicker rocking chair, Astrid, a German photographer, became a friend of the band after they met in 1960 during The Beatles’ first trip to Hamburg. John and George Harrison have signed the reverse of this photo very nicely in pencil. Additionally each has adding “X’s” following their signatures, which date from late 1962.
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372
Beatles Monthly Magazine Signed By All of The Beatles
Start Price: 7,000.00High Bid: 9,500.00Estimate: 14,000.00 - 17,000.00
Here is a copy of ‘The Beatles Book Monthly’ No. 3, from October 1963, which features a photo of the Beatles frolicking in a pool on the front cover. All four have signed on this cover very nicely in red ballpoint pen, near their respective image. This book was signed by the Beatles in late 1963, shortly after this issue of the magazine was published. Beatles signed magazines are always desirable.
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373
John Lennon Personal Items Given to "Magic Alex"
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
These items were given to “Magic Alex” Mardas by John Lennon: brass door plaque, perspex case, pin, shirt, calendar, two “War Is Over” flyers. Please go online to get more detailed information. While his attempt to create a state of the art recording studio for the Beatles at their Saville Row Apple offices was a disaster, in addition to his duties as head of Apple Electronics, John Alexis Mardas, deemed “Magic Alex” by John Lennon fancied himself as a sculptor, designer, and inventor.
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374
Early Promo Card Signed by John Lennon
Start Price: 450.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
On this, the reverse of an early Beatles fan club promo card featuring a shot of John Lennon (that he thought looked like a mug shot), he has written in black ballpoint pen “To Mag, thanks for the book like love from John XXXXXX”. The card was introduced as part of a set of four shortly after Ringo Starr joined The Beatles in August of 1962, with one card for each band member. This one was signed by John in late 1962. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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375
John Lennon and Yoko Signed White Album Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
As part of the album packaging, every Beatles “White Album” contained some extra goodies, including a folded poster containing an assortment of new and previously unseen images of The Beatles along with the lyrics to all the songs, well as four individual color 8 x 10” head shots, one of each band member. Here is a photograph of Paul McCartney from that set which has been signed very nicely on the reverse by both John Lennon and Yoko Ono in black felt tip pen, with Yoko signing as ‘Yoko Ono Lennon’. These signatures date from 1970. Staining and ink smudging.
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376
An Early Beatles Set On An Autograph Page
Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
A larger off white colored autograph album page, measuring 5 x 5”, which has been signed by all four members of The Beatles in blue ballpoint pen. Paul McCartney has written the sentiment “lots of love The Beatles” at the top of the page. All four have added “X’s”, which is always a nice touch. George Harrison has used a rare variation of his signature with a lower case ‘h’ and has also mimicked Ringo by drawing a star under his signature, as Ringo always did. This set dates from late 1962, and this is a great ‘pre-fame’ set of Beatle autographs on a page.
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377
The Beatles George Harrison's Hair
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
1963. The Beatles UK national fan club secretary, Freda Kelly, who held that position from 1962 until the club’s dissolution in 1970, explains in her letter of authenticity that she would go to the Horne Brothers’ Barber Shop in Liverpool when alerted that any of The Beatles were scheduled to come in and “literally brush up hair as he was cutting it.” The three strands come with a photocopy of George getting a haircut at Horne Brothers.
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378
George Harrison Signed Vintage Photograph
Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
1962. The photograph of George with fellow rocker Joe Brown’s guitar was taken by Mike McCartney at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton on July 27th when the Beatles opened for Joe Brown and the Bruvvers. Harrison acknowledged that this photograph was one of his favorites! In later years, Brown became a lifelong friend and neighbor of Harrison. Signed on reverse in black ink by George, “To Marg, Love From George Harrison”. the “H” in Harrison is written over a stamped photo number. George apparently started to sign his name and the ink didn’t flow smoothly so he either changed pens or shook it to start the ink flow. There is a very faint loop of the “G” in George visible with a magnifying glass under the first “G’” in George. COA from Paul Wane of Tracks UK. 5.5 x 3.5” with some discoloration of photo image, rounded corners, and typical surface blemishes on reverse that do not obscure or otherwise compromise the quality of the autograph.
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379
The Beatles Paul McCartney's Hair
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
1966. Culled from a British fan’s autograph book are these strands of hair from the head of the Beatle known as the “cute one,” Paul McCartney. The fan writes that the hair was given to her by longtime national fan club secretary Freda Kelly on July 16th, 1966. Kelly honored such requests by dipping into her private stash of Beatles’ hair procured in 1963 form Horne Brothers’ Barber Shop in Liverpool. Included here are five strands from the packet originally given to the fan by Kelly. Comes with a copy of the fan’s autograph book written entry and LOA from the current owner.
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380
The Beatles Ed Sullivan Show Photograph
Start Price: 50.00High Bid: 175.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
The vintage photograph, printed from the original negative, captures The Beatles in glorious color during their first Ed Sullivan Show appearance on February 9, 1964, as a record-breaking audience of 73 million watched the historic broadcast in black and white. The 12 x 16” photo, printed on Kodak paper. exhibits a few light surface blemishes that do not detract from the quality of the image.
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381
Paul McCartney & George Martin Signed Lithograph
Start Price: 2,250.00High Bid: 6,000.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 6,500.00
Paul McCartney and George Martin decided to make a limited edition series of lithographs and sign them, with the proceeds going to Martin’s cherished charity, The Sir George Martin Music Foundation, to aid the island of Montserrat which was devastated by a volcano in 1997. This lithograph is a low number, 45 of 500, and has been signed beautifully by Paul McCartney and George Martin (number 1 sold for over $30,000). Beautifully framed in a double sided frame of burr ash and walnut, specially designed by David Linley, the Queen’s nephew. This lithograph comes with a C.O.A. from George Martin as well, so there are 2 George Martin signatures in total. It is interesting to note that this is an enlargement of Martin’s original score for “Yesterday”, down to the coffee stains. In Mint condition, still in the original box, the lithograph measures 24 x 20”.
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382
John & Yoko Montreal "Bed-In" Slides w Copyright (30)
Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 12,000.00Estimate: 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
1969. Tommy Smothers and LSD guru Dr. Timothy Leary are among the guest seen visiting John Lennon & Yoko Ono on June 1, 1969, during their second and final “Bed-In For Peace” at Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Since their midnight check-in on May 26 with Yoko’s five-year old daughter, Kyoko, the couple had received a host of visitors, including comedian/civil rights activist Dick Gregory, Quebec separatist Jacques Larue-Langlois, numerous members of the press and cartoonist Al Capp. Local photographer Allen Radu captured these images of the couple prior to welcoming, among others, Petula Clark, and members of the Canadian Radha Krisha Temple, to participate in the recording of “Give Peace A Chance” later that evening. The thirty one-of-a-kind, color slides come with copyright.
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383
"Blackpool Night Out" Ticket Signed By The Beatles
Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
On August 1, 1965 the Beatles made their only British television appearance to promote their new movie “Help!”. They performed live at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool England on an ABC Television variety show called “Blackpool Night Out”. Here is an admission ticket to that show which signed on the reverse very nicely by all four in blue ball point pen. It is interesting to note that the ticket was signed two weeks to the day before the Beatles made their historic first appearance at Shea Stadium. 3.75 x 2.5”. Overall VG condition.
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384
The Beatles Concert Ticket Stub Signed by 3
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
An admission ticket stub for a performance The Beatles did on June 22, 1963 in Abergavenny which has been signed on the reverse by George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. George has added “To Josephine love from” before his signature. Paul has signed in first name only and all have added “X’s”. Beatles signed concert tickets in any form are scarce. This stub has been split into two, with the front and back halves now separated, each measuring 3 x 3.5”. Light staining and creases.
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385
Autograph Book Signed by George & John Lennon
Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 2,750.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Both have signed this light green colored autograph album page very nicely in black ballpoint pen. John has written “Love to Julie from the Beatles” above his signature and “XXX” following. The signatures on this page date from mid 1963. Also included is a snap shot of George signing this autograph book, taken by the owner at the time, which is great to have because it’s actually very rare to have a photograph of a Beatles signing any particular item. Other signatories in the book include Cliff Richards. The Lennon and Harrison signed page is in excellent condition, having been well preserved within the book. The autograph book measures 5 x 4.25”. VG condition.
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386
The Beatles & Others Signed Odeon Concert Handbill
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
An extremely rare Beatles signed illustrated handbill for their performances during the week of July 22, 1963. All have signed in various shades of blue ballpoint pen. Paul McCartney. George Harrison and Ringo Starr have added “XXX”. Ringo has also added “Love From” before his signature. Additionally Gerry and the Pacemakers, who were also on the bill with The Beatles, have signed amongst the Beatles signatures. Only a handful of Beatles autographed handbills have ever surfaced to date. Overall, handbill is VG+ with three horizontal creases. Measures 6 x 10.25”. Framed.
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387
A Help! Premiere Program Signed By Three Beatles
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,900.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
The signatures on this “Help!” program were obtained at the World Premiere of the movie, which was held at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus on July 29, 1965. The back cover of the program has been signed very nicely by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in purple ballpoint pen. While The Beatles did take the time to sign programs during the evening, they are by no means common, and this is only the second such to be offered in the market in recent years. 8.5 x 11”.
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388
Paul McCartney Signed Paul & Linda Publicity Card
Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
A color promotional postcard which features a photo of Paul and Linda McCartney. Paul has signed beautifully in blue sharpie marker. This signature dates from the late 1980s. Measures 6 x 4.25”, in near mint condition.
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389
A Photo Signed By John, George & Ringo
Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
A black & white photograph of The Beatles taken during the filming of their first movie “A Hard Days’ Night”. The reverse of this photo has been signed by John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, with John signing in pencil and George and Ringo in blue ballpoint. These signatures date from late 1964. Small newspaper photo clippings affixed below the signatures.
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390
The Beatles Autographed Sgt. Pepper LP Cover
Start Price: 25,000.00High Bid: 60,000.00Estimate: 50,000.00 - 75,000.00
Just over 40 years ago the Beatles released their masterpiece, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Since that time only a handful of “Sgt. Pepper” album covers have turned up authentically signed by all four members of the Beatles, and here is a rare opportunity to obtain one. All four have signed the inside gatefold cover in blue felt tip pen very nicely near their respective images, with John jokingly signing as “John F. Lennon”. All four signatures have some light smudging, but overall are excellent examples signed in September of 1967, only a few months after the album was released. A personalization to “Gerree” has been removed by a professional restoration expert. This LP cover comes with a letter from original owner, who was employed as the 2nd assistant director on the “Magical Mystery Tour” film. He states that the cover was “Signed whilst we were filming in the Aerodrome in West Malling and autographed while eating diner in the canteen”. A signed “Sgt. Pepper” album is at the top of almost everybody’s ‘wish list’, but only a fortunate few will ever be able to add one to their collection. Comes with an LOA from Frank Caiazzo.
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391
The Beatles Something / Come Together Apple Poster
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00
1969. Promotional poster for George’s first “A-Side” hit single...”Something” and the sinister Lennon /McCartney tune “Come Together” which gave “Something” competition on the Top Ten. Irony aside, this promo poster was also sold through The Beatles Fan Club. 18 x 22”, factory folded. EX/NM.
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392
Linda McCartney Signed Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
This 4 x 6” black & white photo has been signed in gray marker “Love...Linda McCartney”. EX.
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393
Pete Best Signed Lithograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 200.00 - 400.00
Stunning 22 x 30” lithograph by artist David King done in 1968, pictures an over-sized edition of “Mersey Beat” that pictures the Pete Best Beatles line-up. Done in true “Andy Warhol/Pop Art” colors, this looks very graphically spectacular indeed! The litho has been signed in blue marker by Pete Best as well. Hand signed and numbered in pencil by artist David King, and numbered to “24/40” in a limited run. EX/NM with some mild creases.
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394
Linda McCartney Signed Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Vintage 1970’s 8 x 10” color photo is signed by Linda McCartney in blue marker. EX.
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395
Yoko Ono Signed Christmas Card to Phil Spector
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00
This commercially produced John Lennon designed Christmas card is signed on the inside by Yoko Ono (who also signs young Sean’s name). Signed “To Phil” in black fine point pen. 5 x 7”. EX.
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396
Ringo Starr Autographed Color Beatles Photo
Start Price: 200.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 400.00 - 700.00
A color hand tinted magazine print photo which features an image of The Beatles leaping into the air, with instruments (except Ringo, who is empty handed). Ringo has signed the lower left hand corner of this image nicely in blue ballpoint pen. This signature dates from the mid 1970’s. 6 x 4” EX condition.
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397
Linda McCartney Signed Paul McCartney Photograph
Start Price: 10.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
Sharp 10 x 15" black and white photo of Paul McCartney in the studio during the recording of 1982's "Tug Of War;" the same image used on the album's front cover. This was taken by his life-partner and soul-mate, Linda, naturally. It's signed by Linda as well on the bottom border, and dated 1986. This shot was one of many photos that was a staple in Linda's photo exhibits during the 1980's and 1990's. NM. Matted to 21 x 25".
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398
Ringo Starr Autographed Promotional Photograph
Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00
Here is an Atlantic Records 8” x 10” black & white promo photo of Ringo from the late 1970’s. Ringo has signed the photo very nicely in blue ballpoint pen to the right of his image. This signature dates from the late 1970’s. EX condition.
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399
Stuart Sutcliffe Abstract Oil Painting
Start Price: 15,000.00High Bid: 20,000.00Estimate: 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
This stark 30 x 40” oil painting was done by Sutcliffe circa 1959/60 (his later Liverpool era). It’s heavily textured paint on a masonite panel. Stuart uses basic black & white to create a series of simple thick lines that almost appear to be a symbol of some sort. Within the white lines are light traces of earth tone colors, mainly brick red and brown. From far back, the white bars almost float off of the panel itself! This truly modern yet experimental painting by Stuart is professionally framed and mounted. EX.
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400
Stuart Sutcliffe Large Abstract Oil Painting
Start Price: 50,000.00High Bid: 40,000.00Estimate: 100,000.00 - 200,000.00
c.1959/60. From his Liverpool days comes one of Stuart’s most accomplished pieces: A large 40 x 50” abstract oil painting that was stretched and custom framed by Sutcliffe himself! The painting is mainly comprised of broad 2” brush vertical strokes in unbleached titanium white paint. Stuart’s uses restraint with his palette, the other main colors used here is are slate blue/gray and yellow ochre which seems to form the “image” as its central focus. The paint is dense and layered and all the while generates movement within its abstraction. This is the only one being publicly offered for sale – and is rare in that it is only one of a total of ten completed oil on canvas paintings known to exist by Sutcliffe. What makes this even more unusual is that it’s signed “Stuart” on the bottom left corner--something Sutcliffe rarely did. It was not unusual for Stuart to paint while listening to rock n roll music and while having a conversation with his best friend John. On this occasion, Cynthia was also present and confirmed to Pauline Sutcliffe (Stuart’s sister) that John dipped his fingers in the paint and co-signed it with his customary question marks, which appear on the bottom left hand corner below the “Stuart” signature. Some of these have been appraised at the 5 million dollar mark. A Grey Triptic and two Reds (Late Hamburg oils-on-canvas) have recently been valued as a group for 5 million pounds sterling. The painting is in VG/EX condition with some crazing and minor cracking to the thickest areas of paint.
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401
John Lennon's Personal "Sgt. Pepper" Style Tunic
Start Price: 250,000.00High Bid: 350,000.00Estimate: 500,000.00 - 600,000.00
1966. John Lennon is seen wearing this very same World War I-era military band tunic in a photo spread by photographer Henry Grossman that appeared in “LIFE” magazine in late-1966; the photos and story on “their new look” coinciding with the first recording sessions for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” It is easy to recognize that Lennon’s choice of apparel for the photo shoot, undoubtedly, influenced The Beatles decision to don similarly styled attire for the cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s...” In “The Beatles Anthology” Paul remembers: “For our outfits we went to Berman’s...and ordered the wildest things, based on old military tunics.” John obviously picked up early on the vogue for military fashion adding “Kids were already wearing army jackets on the King’s Road; all we did was make them famous...we were the ones who were chosen to represent what was going on, on the street...” The white-colored tunic is trimmed on the collar and cuffs in blue with elaborate, embroidered gold-colored roping. This extraordinary item comes with a letter of authenticity from the individual who personally collected the jacket as a donation from John and Yoko to The Salvation Army in 1977; procuring it for himself with his Manager’s approval.
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402
The Traveling Wilburys Signed Publishing Contract
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 4,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
A publishing contract for The Traveling Wilburys, dated January 1, 1989, that has been signed by: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, And Roy Orbison’s widow Barbara. All have signed as ‘writers’ of the song Material, and additionally tom Petty has signed again as ‘publisher’ for Ganga Publishing BV. 15 pages in total & each measures 8.25 x 11.5”. All have staple holes in upper right corner and exhibits light handling. Glossy photo, glued to signature page measures 4 x 6, beautiful condition, only one slightly visible crease. Document signed in blue & black ballpoints. Signed Traveling Wilburys items in any form are extremely rare and desirable, as there have only ever been a few items offered in the autograph marketplace.
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403
Postcard Signed By The Beatles with Jimmy Nicol
Start Price: 2,500.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
1964. In early June of 1964, on the eve of a Beatles World tour sweeping through Denmark, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, Ringo became ill with tonsillitis and could not go on the tour. On short notice, a session drummer named Jimmie Nichol was called to fill in for 11 days. Here is a full set of signatures on a BOAC Rolls Royce 707 Jetliner postcard, with Nicol filling in for Ringo in a different way – by signing beside the others in his absence. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Jimmie Nicol have all signed very nicely in blue ballpoint pen. The card measures 5.5 x 3.5”, with the photo side showing creases and wear. The signature side is clean and nicely aged. Comes with an 8 x 10” photograph of The Beatles with Jimmie Nicol.
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