Example Information:
A unique set of black ink signatures of George Harrison, Paul McCartney A unique set of black ink signatures of George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon on light blue notepaper headed "Grand Hotel, Llandudno" (overall size 17.5 x 13.5cm). Autographs are inscribed "To Carol, love from the Beatles". Some folds and age creasing to paper. Chipping and small tears to margins, signatures remain clear and unaffected [August 1963]. The Beatles undertook a tournee in North Wales in 1963 and performed at the Odeon Cinema in Llandudno for six nights between August 12 and 17, playing twice nightly at 6.30 and 8.50. A friend of the former owner of the lot attended one of the concerts and asked the Fab Four to sign the paper.
Example 2 Information:
The Beatles - Full set of original autographs of the Fab Four including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr on a photograph, 15. 19.5 cm. Authenticated by REAL - Roger Epperson Authentication Ltd. Provenance: The owner who consigned this photo lived as a child in Llandudno, North Wales with her family. During the summer of 1963, her mother worked sometimes in a souvenir kiosk on Llandudno Pier. One of the attendants at the pier (Richie Astall) had autographed photographs of the Beatles, on display in his office, which he had obtained from the Fab Four when they played at the local Odeon Cinema, for a week, during August of that year. Mr Astall was wheelchair bound and was able to watch the bands from the front row. This gave him easy access to the performers as they left the stage. Knowing the vendor was a Beatles fan and too young to attend the Beatles’ gig, Mr Astall gave her a signed autograph which she has kept in her possession all these years. Generally in very good condition for age. Photograph has a few creases and dinks to edges. Autographs are still nice and clear and has obviously been looked after and stored well.