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Lot #573
Beatles: George Harrison Twice-Signed Album - Help! (Italian)

Italian pressing of Help! by the Beatles, signed twice by Harrison for his private pilot

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Italian pressing of Help! by the Beatles, signed twice by Harrison for his private pilot

Italian vinyl pressing of the 1965 Beatles album ‘HELP!,’ which has been signed twice in black ballpoint by George Harrison, who has signed both the back cover and the inner gatefold, with Harrison adding an inscription to the latter: “To Susie, Tara and David with best wishes from, George Harrison.” The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in Germany by a pilot of a private aircraft in the 1980s. In fine condition, with a slight skip to the first name. The record is included.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the wife of the original recipient: “During the 1980s my husband David Collinson flew a private jet for Bristow Helicopters. This involved piloting various celebrities to concerts around Europe. George and Olivia Harrison were passengers on a visit to Germany on one of these trips and signed this vinyl as a gift to David, myself Susie and our daughter Tara.”

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #699 - Ended September 11, 2024





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