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Beatles

Top Star portrait of the ‘Fab Four’ purchased and signed at the first stop of their 1963 summer tour

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Top Star portrait of the ‘Fab Four’ purchased and signed at the first stop of their 1963 summer tour

Vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.5 Top Star publicity photo, labeled in the lower right “TS 128,” signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “Paul McCartney.” Signatures were obtained at the band’s concert on June 10, 1963, and are accompanied by a letter of provenance which reads, in part: “We both went to see the Beatles at the Pavilion in Bath…My wife bought the photograph in the foyer and queued up afterwards and was lucky to get the photo signed by them.” Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox, another from Tracks, and two more from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who adds, “This is an excellent representative example of a set of Beatles autographs from mid-1963.” In very good to fine condition, with moderate creasing to image side, with light creases to the reverse, as well as a few stray pencil marks and spots of light soiling. Just one day earlier, the Beatles concluded their tour with Roy Orbison—this, their only appearance in Bath, was the kick-off show for their lengthy summer tour. An especially large, bold set of signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #430 - Ended June 18, 2014





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