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Lot #895
Beatles

Unusual early photo of the band in bowler hats, obtained after a show in Blackpool in 1963

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Unusual early photo of the band in bowler hats, obtained after a show in Blackpool in 1963

Vintage 7 x 9.5 magazine photo taken from the July 13, 1963, issue of Pop Weekly, showing the band sitting on a flight of stairs, , each wearing a bowler hat, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Pam, Love, Paul xxx,” “To Pam, George Harrison xx,” “To Pam, Ringo xx,” and “John Lennon.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and the last couple of letters of Ringo’s signature a bit light due to decreased ink flow. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the woman who originally obtained the signatures, which reads, in part, “I distinctly remember getting the autographs at the Imperial Hotel Blackpool when the Beatles stayed there; they performed a concert at the ABC Blackpool on 14th of July 1963. I remember being thrilled to meet them (I was sixteen at the time) and asking them to sign over their pictures which they readily agreed to do.’ Also included is a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a copy of the issue from which the photo was taken. An adorable portrait of the band, and the first example of this image we have seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #420 - Ended December 11, 2013





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