24th Jul, 2024 14:00
Rare Autographs
The Beatles: a card signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, all signed 'with love from', pencil annotation to the top reads 'The Beatles, Britische Seemannsmission, Hamburg 25.12.1962', [the band were performing in their final residency at the Star Club, Hamburg, between 18th and 31st December 1962]. Card measures 11 cm x 16 cm.
From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years.
Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.
Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.
Sold for £5,500
Condition Report
Tape residue to the card, but signatures are clear.
The Beatles: a card signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, all signed 'with love from', pencil annotation to the top reads 'The Beatles, Britische Seemannsmission, Hamburg 25.12.1962', [the band were performing in their final residency at the Star Club, Hamburg, between 18th and 31st December 1962]. Card measures 11 cm x 16 cm.
ProvenanceFrom the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years.
Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.
Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.
