Sale 9697
London, South Kensington
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1 October 2003
Price realised
GBP 4,112
Estimate
The Beatles Approximately 35 signatures in an autograph book, majority 1960s, majority signed in bluepoint pen, subjects include: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on one page; Paul McCartney on a separate page, additionally inscribed xxx (Beatles); Cliff Richard (clipped); Gerry And The Pacemakers (clipped); and Tommy Quickly, pages -- 3x4¼in. (7.6x10.7cm.); accompanied by two black and white snap-shots taken in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, July, 1963, one of George Harrison and one of John Lennon taken at the time of signing, both -- 4½x3in. (11.4x7.6cm.) (3)
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According to the vendor, these signatures and photographs were obtained at the hotel where the Beatles were staying during their week of appearances at the Odeon, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset from Monday, 22nd - Saturday, 27th July, 1963.
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