17 APRIL 1963

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Example Information:

A promotional Parlophone card autographed by The Beatles signed 'To Margaret love from The Beatles Paul McCartney xxx', in black ballpoint, 'Ringo Starr xxx', 'George Harrison xxx' and 'John Lennon xxx' in blue ballpoint, all signed on the reverse of the promotional card, the vendor of this Lot worked at the Majestic Ballroom when The Beatles played there.

  • Source: Bonhams, London
  • Auction Date: 18th November 2003
  • Lot Number: 238
  • Authentication: Nil

Example 2 Information:

An autograph letter, signed, in blue ballpoint pen, from George Harrison to a fan called Gwen, [n.d. but frankmarked 17 April, 1963], writing from 174, Mackets Lane, Wooton, Liverpool 25, Liverpool 25, Liverpool 25, Liverpool, thanking her for her letter...I hope you don't mind me writing a brief letter, or as they say in Germany, I hope you don't mind me writing a Brief. [thank-you]...I am tired, so I hope you won't be offended, or think there is any favouratism (sic) because I wrote a long letter to her and not to you but I am sure she will give you my likes and dislikes. I hope you don't forget to buy "From Me To You", and try to get it No 1...I hope to meet you two when we next come to Nottingham, so come along please, and don't forget to bring the sherrif [sic] , Lots of love from George Harrison XXXXX, 2pp., in common mount with the corresponding envelope addressed in Harrison's hand on one side and annotated with the Beatles B/antennae logo on the other; and a black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of subject -- 9x7in. (22.9x17.8cm.) overall measurements -- 21x18in. (53.3x45.7) framed.

  • Source: Christies, South Kensington
  • Auction Date: 26th April 2001
  • Lot Number: 139
  • Authentication: Nil