Original vintage signed red felt tip self-portrait on an off-white 6.5 x 4 card, nicely signed under the image, “Paul McCartney.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 9. In fine condition, with a very light central vertical fold. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Perry Cox and Tracks. Also included is a detailed letter from the woman who obtained the sketch, in part: “This is a self portrait, which Paul McCartney drew & signed, Sunday 30.6.68, whilst visiting Bradford to play with the Black Dyke Mills Band. Myself & four friends were true Beatlemaniacs, this was the first time at 15 yrs old, that we had a chance to meet and talk to a Beatle. We arrived in Saltaire, only to find Paul had already left the rehearsal hall. All our excitement & anticipation ending in nothing. We pleaded & cried & pleaded again. Eventually the hall manager gave in & told us the hotel were Paul was staying. We arrived five minutes before he was due to leave. We were the only girls there…he talked & laughed for awhile. I cried & he wiped away a tear. I kissed his cheek.” Along with the provenance and sketch are an original 10 x 8 glossy publicity photo of McCartney and the Band, a contact sheet of 32 images from the session, a printed article about the recording session, and five second generation photos from that day. The Black Dyke Mills Band, formed in 1855, was one of the oldest and most successful brass bands in the world, and one of Apple Records’ first signed groups. The day that this sketch was obtained, Paul was with them recording their performance of the Lennon-McCartney composition ‘Thingumybob,’ which would become their first single for Apple Records. They also recorded a monumental performance of Yellow Submarine for the single’s b-side. An excellent self-portrait, made even more desirable by its extensive accompaniments, capturing a fruitful day of collaboration in the studio. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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