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Lot #587
Beatles

Early 1962 promo card with Pete Best, signed just three days before he was fired by the band

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Early 1962 promo card with Pete Best, signed just three days before he was fired by the band

Rare vintage 5.25 x 3.5 promo card photo of the Beatles, with Pete Best as the drummer, taken in March of 1962, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Doreen, love from George Harrison xxxxx,” “Love to Doreen from Pete Best xxx,” and “Love to Doreen from John Lennon.” Card is also signed and inscribed, “Love from Bernie xxx.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling to reverse, scattered creases to both sides, with a horizontal crease passing through a small portion of Lennon’s signature, and impressions to image from signatures on reverse. Signatures were obtained after the band’s concert at the Majestic Ballroom in Crewe on August 13, 1962, and are accompanied by photocopies of two photos showing the recipient, Doreen, with members of the band. Just three days later, Pete Best would be dismissed by the band and replaced by Ringo Starr. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #430 - Ended June 18, 2014





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