Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr xxx,” “George Harrison xxx,” “Paul McCartney xxx,” and “John Lennon xxx,” inscribing under his signature, “To Karen, with love,” on adjacent off-white and light blue 4.75 x 4 album pages, still contained in their original hardcover autograph album. Other signers in the album, some of which are on slips and cards affixed to the album’s pages, some adding inscriptions, include: Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones; Chuck Berry (ins); Carl Perkins; Chas Chandler, Alan Price, Eric Burdon, and Johnny Steel of the Animals; another set of Animals signatures from Hilton Valentine, Eric Burdon, Dave Rowberry, Chas Chandler, and John Steel; signatures of Graham, Allan, Eric, Bobby, and Tony of the Hollies, all signing first name only; all four members of Gerry and the Pacemakers; the Countrymen; the Dakotas; the Monotones and others. The Beatles’ signatures are in fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. Remainder of the signatures rate very good to fine, with old tape remnants and toning. Album also rates very good, with missing spine, loose binding, and owner’s labels affixed to inside front cover. A carefully preserved and maintained collection from the British invasion and early rock and roll. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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