Sale 9697
London, South Kensington
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1 October 2003
Price realised
GBP 3,760
Estimate
The Beatles And The Yardbirds A page in an autograph book (otherwise blank) signed in blue ballpoint pen by John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, 1963 -- 4x5½in. (10.1x13.9cm.); accompanied by a piece of paper signed in blue ballpoint pen by Chris Dreja and Paul Samwell-Smith and in green ballpoint pen by Eric Clapton, additionally inscribed in Dreja's hand Best wishes, circa 1964 -- 3¼x4½in. (8.2x11.4cm.) (2)
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According to the vendor, The Beatles' signatures were obtained backstage at the Hippodrome Theatre, Brighton on Sunday 2nd June, 1963.
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