Vintage original glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of the Beatles taken by Astrid Kircherr in November of 1962, showing the band dressed in matching suits, with John Lennon seated in a chair and Paul McCartney seated on the floor, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney xxx,” “John Lennon xxx,” “George Harrison,“ and “Ringo Starr xxx.” Reverse also bears a ballpoint inscription in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with some light spreading of ink to portions of Lennon’s and McCartney’s signatures, scattered light toning to the signed side, and some noticeable creases to image side. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, one dating the signatures to the summer of 1963, “when the Beatles performed at the Queen’s Theatre in Blackpool, England, signed for a gentleman who helped them take their equipment into the venue.” Also included is a letter from Beatles expert Perry Cox, dating the signatures to either July 21 or August 4, 1963. A crystal-clear larger size portrait than usually found during this time period, taken by a close friend of the band, and boasting large signatures from the beginning of Beatlemania. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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