12 AUGUST 1960

Beatles Autographs 1960 Beatles Autographs 1960

Example Information:

A significant autograph letter, in Paul McCartney's hand, blue ink on a sheet of note paper, date stamped 12 AUG 1960 to back; the letter, being one of the first examples of the band being referred to as 'The Beatles', is addressed Dear Sir,, is written in response to an advertisement in the [Liverpool] Echo, Wed. night [10th August], McCartney begins by offering the person who placed the advert an opportunity of an audition for the position of drummer in the group, McCartney, proceeds to inform the recipient of imminent professional undertakings that he would need to be available for a trip to Hamburg (expenses paid 18 per week (approx.) for 2 months.), before, in the second paragraph providing contact details to where the drummer, if interested can reply, requesting that he phones the Jacaranda Club and to ask for either a member of the 'BEATLES' Alan (sic) Williams or else leave a message., signing off: Yours Sincerely Paul McCartney of THE BEATLES; additional hand written details BOX KP 60, on the reverse, gives the specific reference for the advertisement in the Liverpool Echo on Wednesday 10th August, 1960; 16 lines, 1 page -- 8x9¾in. (20.5x24cm.) folded

  • Source: Christies, South Kensington
  • Auction Date: 15th November 2011
  • Lot Number: 182A