Rare vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone Records promotional photocard from October of 1962, depicting the Beatles at their recording session for Love Me Do, originally taken by Dezo Hoffman, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Josie love from John Lennon,” and signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Josie, love Paul McCartney xxx.” Some light show-through from printing on image side, dampstaining to a couple of corner tips, a bit of mild toning, and impressions of signatures to image, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo dating the image to October of 1962 and stating “The card was signed by John and Paul in late 1962, at the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool.” Also accompanied by a second letter of appraisal from Caiazzo, as well as a letter from noted Beatles expert Perry Cox. A great set of signatures from the legendary songwriting duo, on the earliest issued Parlophone card, signed at the classic venue where the Beatles cut their teeth performing 292 times between 1961–1963. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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