2 NOVEMBER 1963

Beatles Autographs 1963 Beatles Autographs 1963

Example Information:

AUTOGRAPHS, THE BEATLES. An autograph album including numerous music and pop stars, [circa 1962-1963.] Oblong folio (111 x 147mm.) The album containing a pink leaf with the signatures of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison in blue ink. Original vinyl (deteriorating). Note: the album also includes the signatures of Jet Harris, Tony Meehan, Little Richard, Cliff Richard, Mick Green, Rolf Harris (with a cartoon self-portrait) and a few related pieces of ephemera including a ticket for ‘The Rolling Stones Show’ at the Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham; the Beatles autographs were obtained by the current vendor in person in the car park outside the Savoy Hotel on 2nd November 1963.

  • Source: Tooveys, West Sussex
  • Auction Date: 17th May 2011
  • Lot Number: 3085
  • Authentication: Nil

Example 2 Information:

A set of Beatles' signatures in pencil on the verso of a typescript luncheon menu, 2nd November, 1963 -- 6½x4¾in. (16.5x12cm.); and a fragment of a similar menu, the verso inscribed in the vendor's hand with the registration number of the car which transported The Beatles to the restaurant; accompanied by two concert ticket stubs for The Beatles Show, Gaumont, Doncaster, both for Tuesday, 10th December, 1964; a black and white publicity photograph of the group -- 7¾x5½in. (19.7x14cm.); and a corresponding press cutting (4)

  • Source: Christies, South Kensington
  • Auction Date: 30th April 2003
  • Lot Number: 137
  • Authentication: Nil