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Lot #605
Beatles

Extremely presentable Beatles autographs—obtained by their EMI studio engineer

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Extremely presentable Beatles autographs—obtained by their EMI studio engineer

Desirable light green 5.25 x 3.75 album page signed in black ink by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, in blue ink by John Lennon, and in blue ballpoint by George Harrison. In fine condition, with light toning to the perimeter. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the previous owner, who notes that the autographs were obtained by EMI studio engineer Norman ‘Hurricane’ Smith in the mid 1960s. The letter reads: "This is to confirm the authenticity of the set of Beatles signatures…The father of my best friend was Norman Smith (later to become known as Norman ‘Hurricane’ Smith) who engineered most of the Beatles recording sessions up to and including the release of Rubber Soul in early 1965. In the early sixties, my sisters and I gave our autograph books to Norman so that he could present them to the Beatles in order to obtain their autographs. This is how I came to obtain this set of Beatles signatures."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #537 - Ended October 10, 2018





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