Beatles Autographs on the Back of Their Photo Sells for $10,470 at NateDSanders.com Auctions
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Beatles Autographs
The Beatles autographs are of course, like no other. Especially, in demand like no other. The Beatles autographs are not rare by any means, but there sure are a lot of forgeries and autographs signed by members of the Beatles entourage and not John, Paul, George and Ringo which adds to the authentic ones values. We at NateDSanders.com Auctions have been lucky enough to auction off a number of Beatles autographs. Here they are, with descriptions, pictures and prices realized:
Charming Beatles Autographs on a Photo With Funny Inscriptions by John, Paul, George and Ringo — “Why Don’t You Get A Job? Good heavens from John Lennon”
Charming publicity photograph of The Beatles sipping from china tea cups, with all of the Beatles autographs on verso in various inks with facetious messages by The Fab Four: “To Roy, why don’t you get a job? good heavens from John Lennon” with a hand-drawn crucifix motif; “To Roy you’re fired! you may think this is a joke, but if we come back soon, you’ll see…Paul McCartney”; “Why don’t you just piss off! George Harrison”; and, “To Roy, the best barman in L.A, Ringo Starr”. Additionally inscribed and signed “To Mother Roy it’s been fun nowing [sic] you Neil Aspinall” and further annotated in an unknown hand. Glossy photo measures 6″ x 8″. Diagonal crease across upper right of photo, some dampstaining and fingerprints on verso, else near fine. A rare, fantastic piece showing the Fab Four’s playful wit. Sold for $10,470.
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Lot of exceptional Beatles items, including a ”Please Please Me” album signed by all four, without inscription. The Beatles’ first LP, ”Please Please Me” is here signed on the verso of the album cover in blue ink by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Framed to a size of 35.5” x 23”. Not examined out of frame. Some wear to edges, light toning and discoloration. Overall in good condition. With Roger Epperson COA for all four signatures.
Lot also includes a John Lennon signed and handwritten Happy New Year card for 1978. Lennon writes, ”To Stan & Jan, Happy Holidays / love / John Yoko Sean”. Lennon then hand draws doodles, which appear to be little portraits of him, Yoko and Sean. Card measures 6.5” x 10” unfolded. Accompanied by original envelope postmarked 19 December 1977 from New York, all framed to a size of 25” x 22.25”. Not examined out of frame but card appears near fine. With Roger Epperson COA. Sold for $28,750.
Beatles Contract Rider for Their 1965 San Diego Concert Signed by Brian Epstein — The Beatles Refuse to Play Before a Segregated Audience
Contract rider for the Beatles 28 August 1965 concert in San Diego at Balboa Stadium, signed by the ”fifth Beatle,” their manager Brian Epstein. This concert was a particularly well-documented event in rock and roll history symbolizing Beatlemania; it was added last-minute to the itinerary of their 1965 North America tour in response to popular demand, and an incident immediately followed the show in which the Beatles’ tour bus broke down and was damaged by a frenzied mob of crazed fans. Typed rider is also signed by a representative from the event purchaser Sight and Sound Productions. The Beatles’ live performance requirements are spelled out in the eleven point rider, including security considerations and crowd control. Also present is their famous requirement that they not play before a segregated audience. Rider arranges for the Fab Four’s transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego for the concert and guarantees the following terms: ”not less than 150 uniformed officers” were to be provided and more if necessary; a ”strong fence or barrier…to prevent any of the audience from climbing over”; also a ”platform for Ringo Starr and his drums” and a high-fidelity sound system equipped with a ”first class sound engineer”; a dressing room with ”four cots, mirrors, an ice cooler, portable TV set and clean towels”; a guest list not to exceed 50 complimentary tickets; one press conference and no further media engagements at the event; prohibition of ticket sales in advance of 31 May 1965; transportation including ”Two seven-passenger Cadillac limousines (air-conditioned if possible) with chauffeurs” and prohibition of unauthorized merchandise sales and bootlegging at the show. Incidentally, the Beatles encountered transportation snafus both coming and going – the airline workers’ strike coincided with their planned flight to San Diego and a touring coach instead brought the band from LA via Highway 1. Three-page document on 3 sheets measures 8.5” x 11”. Toning, creasing and staple punctures to the upper left, else near fine. A scarce record of the Beatles. Sold for $10,780.
Excellent Beatles signed concert program – without inscription, for a concert held on 25 April 1963 at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, Surrey. On the two-page spread devoted to The Beatles, each of the Fab Four sign next to their photo in blue ballpoint, ”I Love You / Yours / John Lennon / xxx”, ”Love, / Paul McCartney / xxx”, ”George Harrison / xx” and ”Love / Ringo Starr / [star sign]xx”. The event was organized by London concert promoter John Smith, and also featured John Leyton (who cancelled his appearance), The Big Three, Billy Kramer, and several more acts, with The Beatles headlining. Orange program bound by two staples runs six pages and measures 6.875” x 9.5”. Separation starting along bottom seam, and creasing throughout. Small hole to top right of cover. Overall in very good condition. With Roger Epperson COA for all four signatures. A rare uninscribed Beatles concert program, signed at the cusp of their global fame. Sold for $9,375.
George Harrison writes his very personal thoughts on spirituality to fellow Beatle Ringo Starr in this booklet entitled, ”Fourteen Scientific Reasons Why No One Dies” published by Swami Omkarananda, Divine Light Zentrum, Switzerland. The Beatles traveled to India together in 1968 to study transcendental meditation with the Maharishi, an experience which had a profound influence on both their music and personal lives. Harrison especially embraced Hinduism, evident in this one-of-a-kind booklet, expressing his thoughts on spirituality and the guidance it gave him post-Beatles. On the title page, he encircles the title, writes, ”Ringo” and draws a six pointed star. Then he writes, ”to help us not feel too bad – as we continue dropping apart”. On the inside front cover, the former Beatle writes, ”From G.H. / New Years Eve/Day A.D. 1974 / Titenhurst [sic] Pk”. Tittenhurst Park, originally owned by John Lennon, was sold to Ringo Starr in 1973. Harrison also writes ”274 Dwapara” and a symbol for Hinduism. A 2” x 2.25” photo of Harrison at the keyboard is affixed to the verso of the title page. He writes, ”I was in the greatest show on Earth” surrounded by musical notes and followed by the words ”death” and ”rebirth”. Harrison writes a list of ages beginning with, ”and now I’m only 32” and ending with, ”only now I’m 37”. ”33” — Ringo’s age in 1973 — is crossed off. In the margin, Harrison writes, ”is there life after birth? / see page 23” where he has underlined ”for the more highly evolved man, death bursts the narrow circle within which material life has imprisoned a consciousness.” Underlinings occur throughout the 43pp. booklet containing writings of scientists and philosophers as well as those of the swami. Harrison annotates verses from the New Testament on page 7 with this comment: ”Neither are you the slayer nor are you slain (Bgvd Gita)”. On page 38, Harrison adds an asterisk and ”Knots in the string” after a quote about immortality. He draws a sun and musical notes on page 43 above a sentence that he alters to read, ”When the Sun sets ‘in the sky’ do you say, it is dead, and all is over?” On this last page of text, he again draws the symbol of Hinduism. The booklet is profusely filled with Harrison’s intimate thoughts on eastern spirituality, giving fascinating insight into his music and his affection for his former band mate. Moderate dampstaining, soiling and partial separation at staple binding to 4” x 5” paperback booklet, overall very good condition. With a COA by Roger Epperson. Sold for $8,908.
The Beatles signed fan club photo measuring 5.75” x 4”, signed in green ink by all four when Pete Best drummed for the band. Signed ”John Lennon”, ”George Harrison”, ”Pete Best” and ”Paul McCartney”, who also adds the inscription ”To Hank / Best Wishes”. Upon the verso of the photo is printed, ”With Best Wishes / from / Paul Pete / John George / THE BEATLES / April 5th 1962”. Light creasing to photo and some fading to ink, overall in very good condition. Slabbed by PSA/DNA and also with their COA. Sold for $8,750.
Very Clean, Exceptional Postcard with the Beatles Autographs — With COA by Beatles Expert Frank Caiazzo
Very attractive Fan Club photo card with The Beatles autographs; “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon” and “Ringo Starr.” Each man signed his name in red ball point pen near his respective image. Photocard features a black and white photo of the Beatles, playfully posed circa 1963, and is in very good condition, unusually so for a card signed by all the band members. Official Fan Club signed cards are quite rare, as secretaries would often sign them them in lieu of the Fab Four themselves. Light spot of discoloration above Paul McCartney’s image and creasing to corners. The ink in Paul’s name also ran out as he was signing so the “tney” is not readily visible. Paper and tape residual to verso from being affixed to a photo album. Overall an exceptional, clean piece. Measures 5.5″ x 4.25″ With Frank Caiazzo COA certifying that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $8,400.
Very Clean, Exceptional Postcard with the Beatles Autographs — With COA by Beatles Expert Frank Caiazzo
The Beatles Autographs on Two Pages
Autograph book withThe Beatles autographs. Signed to two pages in bold black ink, “The Beatles / Paul McCartney / Ringo Star / George Harrison / John Lennon.” Autographs obtained at the 31 May 1963 Nelson Imperial Ballroom concert. Book additionally signed by the Animals, P.J. Proby, Tommy Roe, Matt Monro, Billy J. Kramer and Freddie and the Dreamers. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity from Tracks, the world’s leading authority on Beatles memorabilia. Wear to edges, backstrip missing. Covers loose but still attached, pages still bound together. Signatures show slight fading but remain legible. Book condition fair; signatures, excellent. Sold for $6,756.
The Beatles Autographs on Two Pages
Beatles Autographs with PSA/DNA LOA
Excellent set of Beatles autographs. 5.5″ x 3.25″ off-white sheet signed in ink by all four of The Beatles. Obtained by a policeman at their Odeon performance, autographs read, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George.” Double matted and framed with a photo of the Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show to an overall size of 13.25″ x 19.5″. Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity certifying that the Beatles autographs are authentic as well as a letter of provenance from a female fan who states that “the Beatles autographs…were received by me from a policeman who was on duty at a time when they appeared at the Odeon in Birmingham in the 1960s.” Some light wrinkling and creasing, else near fine. Sold for $5,012.
Beatles Autographs with PSA/DNA LOA
Early Beatles Autographs on a Photo — All Fab Four Sign — With Dedication in George’s Hand — With TRACKS COA
Early “Beatles” photo signed by all 4 members. The Fab Four pose in the city of their origin, Liverpool, England with the Liver Building in the background. 1963 promotional photo is signed: “Paul McCartney”, “Ringo Starr”, “George Harrison” and “John Lennon”. Lennon signs in red. A dedication across the top of the image in George’s hand reads: “To Enties kids, best wishes from the Beatles”. Measures 6.25″ x 4.75″. Toning, creasing and fading, with adhesive residue to verso; very good. With LOA from TRACKS attesting that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $5,000.
Early Beatles Autographs on a Photo — All Fab Four Sign — With Dedication in George’s Hand — With TRACKS COA
The Beatles Autographs on One Page — With Tracks COA
A white page from a notebook with The Beatles autographs in blue ballpoint pen. Paul McCartney has added “Beatles” above his name. The autographs were obtained at the Plaza Ballroom, Old Hill near Birmingham, England on 5 July 1963. Comes with a letter from the original recipient. Measures 2.75″ x 4″. Page shows some signs of aging and the ink in part of Ringo signature is smudged slightly. With Tracks COA guarantying that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $4,680.
The Beatles Signed Page by All Four — With Tracks COA
1963 Full Set of Beatles Autographs — With Tracks COA
Rare set of Beatles autographs on the inside of a cigarette packet that was obtained after a 1963 concert. Entitled “Beatles,” the card bears the signatures of all four members of the iconic rock band: “John Lennon” in red ink at the upper left corner, “George Harrison” in red ink above the center, “Ringo Starr xxx” at the center in blue ink and “Love Paul McCarthy xxx” in blue ink at the bottom. Accompanied by a July 1995 letter of provenance from Mrs.Traynor Bury Lancashire who obtained the autographs. LOA reads, “The set of Beatles signatures on the inside of a Players cigarette packet were obtained personally in the dressing room after a Beatles concert at the Co-Operative Hall, Darwen on the 25 January 1963.” Measuring 2.75″ x 2.25″, card is worn with creasing and a halo effect to Starr’s signature, but all names are still dark and vibrant. Includes a Tracks COA attesting that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $4,488.
1963 Full Set of Beatles Autographs — With Tracks COA
Beatles Signed Program From 1962 — Signed by John, George & Paul — With Roger Epperson COA
The Beatles autographs on their program from very early in 1962, featuring the signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Each man signs below his photo on two pages, with John and George signing on one page, and Paul signing on another, ideal for framing. On the verso is information on a Little Richard concert at The Tower, dated 12 October 1962. Signatures read, ”John Lennon xx”, ”George Harrison xx” and ”love Paul McCartney xxx”. Ringo has not signed. Little Richard and The Beatles first met performing in Hamburg, where they performed from 1960-63, before Beatlemania took hold of the world. Staple mark to corner of each page, some fading to Paul’s signature and creasing, with one horizontal fold affecting Paul’s signature. Overall very good and visually powerful, with their photos and ”The Beatles” in large font alongside one page. With a COA from Roger Epperson for all three signatures certifying that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $2,500.
Beatles Signed Program From 1962 — Signed by John, George & Paul — With Roger Epperson COA
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