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Beatles Parlophone Records Postcard Signed. Sold for nearly $20,000.
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Coveted instrument personally owned and played by music legend and 1960’s cultural icon John Lennon. The first time Lennon played an instrument with a keyboard on a record was for his collaboration with McCartney on 1965’s ”I’m Down”, from the B-side to Beatles single ”Help!” Mason and Hamlin brand reed organ, or pump organ, is made of walnut wood and features a dark cherry finish. Accompanied by a slip inscribed, ”Love to Julie / From John Lennon / xxxx” in red ink. Rubber lining on pedals has been replaced. Near fine. A Steinway brand piano of Lennon’s sold at Sotheby’s in 2000 for $2.1 million. Replaced rubber on the foot pedals, else near fine. With provenance from Sotheby’s including original catalog and house-issued certificate of ownership signed by Yoko Ono. Sold for $74,535.
The original Ludwig drum kit used for the recording of ”Love Me Do”, The Beatles’ first single on their first album ”Please Please Me”, released on 22 March 1963 and ushering in Beatlemania. The session was recorded on 11 September 1962 at EMI London, with this recording of ”Love Me Do” used on the Beatles’ first album ”Please Please Me” as well as the first Beatles U.S. release of ”Love Me Do” and the 1982 re-release of the song. In addition to ”Love Me Do”, this Ludwig drum kit is also heard on ”P.S. I Love You”, which plays on the B-side of the British single and on the ”Please Please Me” album. The kit was played by Andy White during the recording session, who played with the Fab Four that day, with Ringo playing tambourine on ”Love Me Do”. Kit comprises a 14” x 22” bass drum, 16” x 16” floor tom, 9” x 13” tom-tom (which is date-stamped 1956 inside) and 5.5” x 14” snare. Drum head is new. The original Black Diamond Pearl wrapping is present and matches exactly the photo of White playing the drum kit. From the personal collection of Clive Edwards, who studied drum playing under Reg Weller, one of Andy White’s best friends. Weller procured the kit for Edwards after White secured an endorsement deal with Ajax drums. With an LOA from Thea White, the widow of Andy White. Sold for $67,500.
George Harrison’s sitar from 1965, almost certainly the one he used to record ”Norwegian Wood”, the Beatles song that not only launched ”The Great Sitar Explosion” in rock music, but also deepened Harrison’s involvement with Indian music, its culture and the Hindu religion that would shape the rest of his life. More than any guitar that Harrison used during his career with the Beatles and as a solo artist, the sitar is perhaps the instrument most closely associated with Harrison, who was first introduced to it in August of 1965 by David Crosby before buying his own and using it to record ”Norwegian Wood” on 12 October 1965. Sold for $62,500.
Lot of exceptional Beatles items, including a ”Please Please Me” album signed by all four, without inscription. The Beatles’ first LP, ”Please Please Me” is here signed on the verso of the album cover in blue ink by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Framed to a size of 35.5” x 23”. Not examined out of frame. Some wear to edges, light toning and discoloration. Overall in good condition. With Roger Epperson COA for all four signatures.
Lot also includes a John Lennon signed and handwritten Happy New Year card for 1978. Lennon writes, ”To Stan & Jan, Happy Holidays / love / John Yoko Sean”. Lennon then hand draws doodles, which appear to be little portraits of him, Yoko and Sean. Card measures 6.5” x 10” unfolded. Accompanied by original envelope postmarked 19 December 1977 from New York, all framed to a size of 25” x 22.25”. Not examined out of frame but card appears near fine. With Roger Epperson COA. Sold for $28,750.
Intimate Handwritten Letter by John Lennon on Transcendental Meditation — “…you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as every one else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi…”
A personal autograph letter by John Lennon signed, “Lots of love John Lennon x”, responding to a fan’s inquiry about transcendental meditation. Lennon writes in an encouraging and unassuming manner, clearly happy to connect with a stranger about a subject he felt passionate about. Undated, though circa late 1967, letter reads in full, “Dear Jean, Thank you for your letter. It makes complete sense to me – you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as everyone else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi – but his method is simple enough to be taught by the teachers he has taught. We are continuing our ‘lessons’ with these English teachers and I suggest you get in touch with them and find for yourself a nice bit of inner peace. The address is over-leaf. S.R.M. Foundation of Gt. Britain / 20 Grosvenor Place / London, S.W.I. / England / Lots of love, John Lennon x. Try it – it really works and it’s easy.” Letter also includes John’s partial address at top (“Kenwood, etc.”) Double-sided letter on blue writing paper measures 5.5″ x 7″. Accompanied by (1) original stamped addressed envelope postmarked Weybridge 6 September 1967; (2) letter from “Jean,” explaining that as a Beatles fan she wrote to John Lennon asking about transcendental meditation, having gotten his address from her employer, a florist who had a contract with Brian Epstein’s offices. She included a stamped addressed envelope, as was the way, in the hope it would encourage Lennon to reply. A lovely handwritten letter by Lennon displaying his accessibility and personal values of self discovery. In near fine condition with still bold writing. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA certifying that this John Lennon memorabilia is authentic. We sold it for $28,000.
Contract rider for the Beatles 28 August 1965 concert in San Diego at Balboa Stadium, signed by the ”fifth Beatle,” their manager Brian Epstein. This concert was a particularly well-documented event in rock and roll history symbolizing Beatlemania; it was added last-minute to the itinerary of their 1965 North America tour in response to popular demand, and an incident immediately followed the show in which the Beatles’ tour bus broke down and was damaged by a frenzied mob of crazed fans. Typed rider is also signed by a representative from the event purchaser Sight and Sound Productions. The Beatles’ live performance requirements are spelled out in the eleven point rider, including security considerations and crowd control. Also present is their famous requirement that they not play before a segregated audience. Rider arranges for the Fab Four’s transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego for the concert and guarantees the following terms: ”not less than 150 uniformed officers” were to be provided and more if necessary; a ”strong fence or barrier…to prevent any of the audience from climbing over”; also a ”platform for Ringo Starr and his drums” and a high-fidelity sound system equipped with a ”first class sound engineer”; a dressing room with ”four cots, mirrors, an ice cooler, portable TV set and clean towels”; a guest list not to exceed 50 complimentary tickets; one press conference and no further media engagements at the event; prohibition of ticket sales in advance of 31 May 1965; transportation including ”Two seven-passenger Cadillac limousines (air-conditioned if possible) with chauffeurs” and prohibition of unauthorized merchandise sales and bootlegging at the show. Incidentally, the Beatles encountered transportation snafus both coming and going – the airline workers’ strike coincided with their planned flight to San Diego and a touring coach instead brought the band from LA via Highway 1. Three-page document on 3 sheets measures 8.5” x 11”. Toning, creasing and staple punctures to the upper left, else near fine. A scarce record of the Beatles. Sold for $10,780.
Charming Beatles Autographs on a Photo With Funny Inscriptions by John, Paul, George and Ringo — “Why Don’t You Get A Job? Good heavens from John Lennon”
Charming publicity photograph of The Beatles sipping from china tea cups, with all of the Beatles autographs on verso in various inks with facetious messages by The Fab Four: “To Roy, why don’t you get a job? good heavens from John Lennon” with a hand-drawn crucifix motif; “To Roy you’re fired! you may think this is a joke, but if we come back soon, you’ll see…Paul McCartney”; “Why don’t you just piss off! George Harrison”; and, “To Roy, the best barman in L.A, Ringo Starr”. Additionally inscribed and signed “To Mother Roy it’s been fun nowing [sic] you Neil Aspinall” and further annotated in an unknown hand. Glossy photo measures 6″ x 8″. Diagonal crease across upper right of photo, some dampstaining and fingerprints on verso, else near fine. A rare, fantastic piece showing the Fab Four’s playful wit. Sold for $10,470.
Excellent Beatles signed concert program – without inscription, for a concert held on 25 April 1963 at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, Surrey. On the two-page spread devoted to The Beatles, each of the Fab Four sign next to their photo in blue ballpoint, ”I Love You / Yours / John Lennon / xxx”, ”Love, / Paul McCartney / xxx”, ”George Harrison / xx” and ”Love / Ringo Starr / [star sign]xx”. The event was organized by London concert promoter John Smith, and also featured John Leyton (who cancelled his appearance), The Big Three, Billy Kramer, and several more acts, with The Beatles headlining. Orange program bound by two staples runs six pages and measures 6.875” x 9.5”. Separation starting along bottom seam, and creasing throughout. Small hole to top right of cover. Overall in very good condition. With Roger Epperson COA for all four signatures. A rare uninscribed Beatles concert program, signed at the cusp of their global fame. Sold for $9,375.
George Harrison writes his very personal thoughts on spirituality to fellow Beatle Ringo Starr in this booklet entitled, ”Fourteen Scientific Reasons Why No One Dies” published by Swami Omkarananda, Divine Light Zentrum, Switzerland. The Beatles traveled to India together in 1968 to study transcendental meditation with the Maharishi, an experience which had a profound influence on both their music and personal lives. Harrison especially embraced Hinduism, evident in this one-of-a-kind booklet, expressing his thoughts on spirituality and the guidance it gave him post-Beatles. On the title page, he encircles the title, writes, ”Ringo” and draws a six pointed star. Then he writes, ”to help us not feel too bad – as we continue dropping apart”. On the inside front cover, the former Beatle writes, ”From G.H. / New Years Eve/Day A.D. 1974 / Titenhurst [sic] Pk”. Tittenhurst Park, originally owned by John Lennon, was sold to Ringo Starr in 1973. Harrison also writes ”274 Dwapara” and a symbol for Hinduism. A 2” x 2.25” photo of Harrison at the keyboard is affixed to the verso of the title page. He writes, ”I was in the greatest show on Earth” surrounded by musical notes and followed by the words ”death” and ”rebirth”. Harrison writes a list of ages beginning with, ”and now I’m only 32” and ending with, ”only now I’m 37”. ”33” — Ringo’s age in 1973 — is crossed off. In the margin, Harrison writes, ”is there life after birth? / see page 23” where he has underlined ”for the more highly evolved man, death bursts the narrow circle within which material life has imprisoned a consciousness.” Underlinings occur throughout the 43pp. booklet containing writings of scientists and philosophers as well as those of the swami. Harrison annotates verses from the New Testament on page 7 with this comment: ”Neither are you the slayer nor are you slain (Bgvd Gita)”. On page 38, Harrison adds an asterisk and ”Knots in the string” after a quote about immortality. He draws a sun and musical notes on page 43 above a sentence that he alters to read, ”When the Sun sets ‘in the sky’ do you say, it is dead, and all is over?” On this last page of text, he again draws the symbol of Hinduism. The booklet is profusely filled with Harrison’s intimate thoughts on eastern spirituality, giving fascinating insight into his music and his affection for his former band mate. Moderate dampstaining, soiling and partial separation at staple binding to 4” x 5” paperback booklet, overall very good condition. With a COA by Roger Epperson. Sold for $8,908.
The Beatles signed fan club photo measuring 5.75” x 4”, signed in green ink by all four when Pete Best drummed for the band. Signed ”John Lennon”, ”George Harrison”, ”Pete Best” and ”Paul McCartney”, who also adds the inscription ”To Hank / Best Wishes”. Upon the verso of the photo is printed, ”With Best Wishes / from / Paul Pete / John George / THE BEATLES / April 5th 1962”. Light creasing to photo and some fading to ink, overall in very good condition. Slabbed by PSA/DNA and also with their COA. Sold for $8,750.
Very Clean, Exceptional Postcard with the Beatles Autographs — With COA by Beatles Expert Frank Caiazzo
Very attractive Fan Club photo card with The Beatles autographs; “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon” and “Ringo Starr.” Each man signed his name in red ball point pen near his respective image. Photocard features a black and white photo of the Beatles, playfully posed circa 1963, and is in very good condition, unusually so for a card signed by all the band members. Official Fan Club signed cards are quite rare, as secretaries would often sign them them in lieu of the Fab Four themselves. Light spot of discoloration above Paul McCartney’s image and creasing to corners. The ink in Paul’s name also ran out as he was signing so the “tney” is not readily visible. Paper and tape residual to verso from being affixed to a photo album. Overall an exceptional, clean piece. Measures 5.5″ x 4.25″ With Frank Caiazzo COA certifying that the Beatles autographs are authentic. Sold for $8,400.
Grammy Signature Book From the 2015 Award Show — Signed by 71 Celebrities Including Paul McCartney, Madonna, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Adam Levine, Tony Bennett & More
Beautiful leather signature book, impressively signed by 71 high-profile celebrities at the 2015 Grammy awards, including Beatle legend Paul McCartney. McCartney signs and lends an illustration to page 17, drawing a cartoon face and signing “Paul McCartney / Wez ‘Ere / 2015”. The book was signed by celebrities from the world of entertainment during the ceremony held on 7 February 2015, with signatures being lent on behalf of the MusiCares charitable foundation. Other signers include: Madonna, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Adam Levine, Tony Bennett, Kanye West, AC/DC (Brian Johnson, Chris Slade, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Stevie Young), Iggy Azalea, Beck, Nuno Bettencourt, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Bow Wow, Chris Brown, Eric Church, Brandy Clarke, Common, Courteney Cox, Billy Ray Cyrus, Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalterwith and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo), Diplo, Josh Duhamel, Jermaine Dupri, Julian Edelman, Fabolous, Roshon Fegan, Jane Fonda, Barry Gibbs, James Gordon, Ariana Grande, Dave Grohl, Neil Patrick Harris, Hozier, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Jimmy Jam, Ron Jeremy, Nick Jonas, Tom Jones, Juanes, Anna Kendrick, Shia LaBeouf, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Annie Lennox, LL Cool J, Jeff Lynne, Chris Martin, Jesse McCartney, Katharine McPhee, Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Parker, Pauley Perrette, Richard Perry, Smokey Robinson, Nile Rodgers, Gina Rodriguez, Ryan Seacrest, Ed Sheeran, Sia, Russell Simmons, Gwen Stefani, Ryan Tedder, Dwight Yoakam, ?uestlove (Questlove), and Charlie XCX! Brown leather “Epica” brand book runs 81pp. and features “57th Annual Grammy Awards” embossed to lower right of front cover. Measures 10.75″ x 14.75″. With a COA from MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation. An exceptional volume of signatures from an incredible amount of legendary performers, presented in fine condition. Sold for $8,079.
The Beatles Last Concert Poster as a Touring Band, From 29 August 1966 at Candlestick Park — First Printing
The Beatles concert poster from 29 August 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, their last performance as a touring band. Original printing bears the yellow union bug at bottom right, very rare as one of only approximately 300 printed for the event. Poster #AOR-1.115 was designed by 1960s designer Wes Wilson, featuring a yin yang inspired symbol of the Union Jack and United States flags above a stylistic photograph of the Fab Four. Printed on card stock measuring 17.125″ x 24.125″. Poster is featured in Paul Grushkin’s book “The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk”, page 64. Approximate 1.5″ closed tear at right mid-low margin, and .5″ closed tear at upper left margin. Minimal creasing, and no pinholes or mounting remnants. Displays beautifully with bright colors, in very good plus condition. Sold for $6,038.
John Lennon Signed ”Bag One” Print — Number 150 Out of 300 — With COA From Roger Epperson
John Lennon rare signed ”Bag One” print, from the series of Lennon artwork first displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Entitled ”Threesome”, beautifully spare lithograph features a sexually explicit scene of two women and one man, drawn in red ink to center of 22” x 29” lithograph paper. Lennon boldly signs in pencil to lower right. Numbered ”150/300” to lower left. Light foxing to right edge, else near fine. With COA from Roger Epperson. Sold for $5,500.
Beatles Autographs with PSA/DNA LOA
Excellent set of Beatles autographs. 5.5″ x 3.25″ off-white sheet signed in ink by all four of The Beatles. Obtained by a policeman at their Odeon performance, autographs read, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George.” Double matted and framed with a photo of the Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show to an overall size of 13.25″ x 19.5″. Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity certifying that the Beatles autographs are authentic as well as a letter of provenance from a female fan who states that “the Beatles autographs…were received by me from a policeman who was on duty at a time when they appeared at the Odeon in Birmingham in the 1960s.” Some light wrinkling and creasing, else near fine. Sold for $5,012.
Set of two John Lennon signed ”Bag One” lithographs, created by Lennon in 1969 and then displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Each lithograph is printed on BFK Rives paper, signed and numbered by Lennon at bottom in pencil. Set includes ”Alphabet” number 12 in the limited edition of 300, and ”Erotic #7” number 117 in the limited edition of 300. Each measures approximately 23” x 30”, framed to 33” x 40”. Each piece requires reframing, but lithographs are near fine apart from light edge wear. Sold for $3,750.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr signed slip, inscribed by Ringo on a Sheraton Hotel ”Guest Memo” note. Note reads ”To Susan / love from / Ringo Star xxx” to which ”Paul McCartney” and ”John Lennon” add their signatures. Measures 4” x 6.25”. Creasing, a few pinholes and tears to margins, and some discoloration from tape residue. Overall good condition. With a COA from Roger Epperson for all three Beatles signatures. Sold for $2,750.
Paul McCartney Signed ”Life in Photographs” — Taschen Limited Edition Photo Book
Paul McCartney signed limited edition of ”Life in Photographs”, an oversized collection of snapshots taken by Linda Eastman McCartney who met her husband while photographing the Beatles in 1967. New York: Taschen, 2011. Number 560 of 1,200 in the signed limited edition, with introductions by Paul McCartney, Mary and Stella McCartney, Annie Leibowitz and others. In this intimate collection of rock icons and style makers, Linda McCartney’s informal approach and comfort with her subjects exudes through the lens onto the photographs. Book is sumptuously bound in linen and housed in a velvet burgundy clamshell box, matching the velvet burgundy jacket worn by Paul in the opening shot. Oversized book measures 12.5” x 17.5” in its clamshell box measuring 13.75” x 18.75”. Small bend to lower right of box, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original Taschen shipping box. Sold for $2,500.
John Lennon Signed ”Bag One” Limited Edition Lithograph — With PSA/DNA COA
John Lennon rare signed ”Bag One” lithograph, from the series of Lennon artwork first displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Lennon’s artwork was only on display for two days before Scotland Yard shut down the exhibit and confiscated the artwork. The case was ultimately adjudicated in court however, with Lennon emerging victorious with the finding that his artwork was ”unlikely to deprave or corrupt”. Limited edition lithograph is #223 of 300, on 30” x 23” BFK Rives paper. Lennon signs ”John Lennon” in pencil to lower right. Framed to 44” x 38”. Not examined out of frame, but lithograph appears near fine. With PSA/DNA COA for Lennon’s signature. Sold for $2,500.
John Lennon Signed ”Bag One” Limited Edition Lithograph — With PSA/DNA COA
John Lennon rare signed ”Bag One” lithograph, from the series of Lennon artwork first displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Lennon’s artwork was only on display for two days before Scotland Yard shut down the exhibit and confiscated the artwork. The case was ultimately adjudicated in court however, with Lennon emerging victorious with the finding that his artwork was ”unlikely to deprave or corrupt”. Limited edition lithograph is #236 of 300, on 30” x 23” BFK Rives paper. Lennon signs ”John Lennon” in pencil to lower right. Framed to 35.25” x 29.25”. Not examined out of frame, but lithograph appears near fine. With PSA/DNA COA for Lennon’s signature. Sold for $2,500.
Beatles John Lennon Handwritten Letter Concerning Book for Son Sean — With PSA/DNA COA
John Lennon handwritten letter to personal assistant Fred Seaman who was employed by John and Yoko during the final years of Lennon’s life whilst they resided at the Dakota Apartments. Letter details instructions on procuring children’s book for his son, Sean and one other personal errand. Text reads: “Fred / Call Dr. Davies (Seans DR) and ask for name and publisher of ‘the dentist tooth care book for children’ which was in his office (we asked him once – but lost it) / then get the book from somewhere / ‘jeans softner’ to put in washing machine to soften jeans.” All in Lennon’s own hand. Included at top right corner is a note which reads “Your Child’s Teeth’ / Steven J. Moss – parents guide to keeping them perfect / H. Mifflin ’77” presumably in the hand of Fred Seaman. Touching note showing Lennon’s involvement in the care of Sean. Written in blue and green ink, on yellow legal note paper, measuring 8.5″ x 7.5″. Cut along top and bottom margins. White tape to back of top and bottom margins. Some staining and chipping as expected with a household note. With PSA/DNA certification. Sold for $2,434.
Beatles Original Concert Ticket From 1965
The Beatles concert ticket for a 24 June 1965 performance at the Velodromo Vigorelli venue in Milan, Italy. Large ticket stub measures 4″ x 3.75″, with embossed stamp of Italian organization SIAE. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,196.
Paul McCartney Signed LP w PSA/DNA Mike Wehrnmann
Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history. After the group disbanded in 1970, he pursued a solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine.
Paul McCartney signed “Revolver” album cover. Signed to front cover in black felt tip. Originally obtained by in-person autograph specialist Mike Wehrmann who states that the album was signed on 21 July 2009, after McCartney’s Citifield concert at a party at the Essex House Hotel in New York. Does not include record. With PSA/DNA authentication. In fine condition, with expected cover wear. Sold for $1,251.
Paul McCartney Signed Beatles Record — McCartney Signs First Pressing of Beatles Album ”Beatles VI”
Paul McCartney signed Beatles record. McCartney signs a first pressed copy of ”Beatles VI”, the iconic band’s seventh record that was released on Capitol Records in 1965. The album went number one on the Billboard charts for six weeks during the summer of that year, remaining there until 20 August 1965. McCartney signs his name in black ink to the cover, right above a picture of the smiling foursome. Measures 12.25” x 12.25”. Slight creasing and wear to the cover, not affecting the signature or the quality of the record itself. Very good. Sold for $916.
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