DS, one page, 8 x 10, October 15, 1968. An agreement between publisher Northern Songs and the Performing Right Society regarding the division of fees for the song “Wild Honey Pie,” in which 6/12ths (the composer’s share) is to be paid to Maclen (Music) Ltd., while the other 6/12ths (the publisher’s share) is to be paid to Northern Songs, Ltd. Lennon has boldly signed in black felt tip as composer, while Aspinall has signed in ballpoint as Director of Northern Music. Aspinall, one of the key members of the “Liverpool Mafia” who surrounded the Beatles throughout their career, first met Paul and George when they were all students at the Liverpool Institute. Aspinall went on to study accounting, and, while living at the home of Pete Best, bought a second-hand van and became the Beatles' road manager. He later became their personal assistant, managing director of Apple, and head of Apple Films, in which capacity he produced the Beatles’ silver-screen swan song, Let It Be. The song named in the document, “Wild Honey Pie,” was first released as a cut on the Beatles’ iconic White Album (1968). In fine condition, with faint paperclip stain at top, trimmed bottom edge, tiny marginal tear, and PSA/DNA authentication label to reverse. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.
