Dawsons Announce Next Specialist Entertainment & Memorabilia Auction

We are delighted to announce that our next specialist Entertainment & Memorabilia auction is on Wednesday 12th March starting at 1 PM GMT. We are now accepting consignments for this highly anticipated sale, offering collectors a chance to acquire unique and iconic items from the worlds of music, film, entertainment, and popular culture. 

Highlights Already Consigned:

A Remarkable Collection of Beatles Memorabilia

This extraordinary collection provides a fascinating insight into the world of The Beatles during their heyday, and includes:

• Five rare photographs outside the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay, during the filming of The Magical Mystery Tour in 1967.
• Two rehearsal photographs from their Brighton concert in July 1964.
• A letter from Louise Harrison, George Harrison’s mother, enclosing a piece of his Cavern Club jacket.
• A letter from film producer Walter Shenson inviting the vendor to audition for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, although this was thwarted by a strict headmistress!

Estimate £1,000-£2,000

Bob Dylan – ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ Album, Signed

A 1964 album signed by Bob Dylan while he stayed at Foreland Farm, Isle of Wight, for the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival. The reverse of the album cover bears Dylan’s signature in black ink, inscribed as a personal favour for the vendor, a devoted Dylan fan. 

The vendor recalls living close to Foreland Farm, where Dylan stayed during the festival. Incredibly, this farm became a hub for musical collaboration, with Dylan, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr jamming together in an impromptu studio, which was set up in a nearby barn. 

The lot is accompanied by a rare photograph depicting Bob Dylan and George Harrison playing tennis together during their stay at the farm. This snapshot captures a candid moment between two legendary musicians, adding to the lot’s unique appeal. 

The album, known for its titular anthem of change, remains one of Dylan’s most iconic works and a symbol of the 1960s folk music movement. The vendor, who had regular encounters with Dylan and the Beatles during this time, provides a personal connection to this extraordinary item. 

Estimate £2,000-£3,000 

‘Oops!’ Inscribed by Mick Jagger

A presentation copy of Oops! by Colin McNaughton, inscribed by Mick Jagger to his daughter, Georgia May Jagger, for Christmas 1996. 

The inscription reads: 

"To Georgia May Jagger from Dada, Christmas 1996."

‘Oops!’ is a delightful children’s book, featuring Preston Pig and his escapes from Mr. Wolf, comes with illustrated endpapers, colourful artwork throughout, and original pictorial boards. 

Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Harry Potter – Original Production Prop: Hogwarts Acceptance Envelope

A screen-used prop envelope from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Warner Bros., 2001). This iconic piece is addressed in green ink to "Mr H. Potter, the Cupboard under the Stairs, 4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey," with a Hogwarts seal on the reverse.  

The envelope features prominently in the unforgettable scene where hundreds of letters fly through the Dursleys’ letterbox and down the chimney marking Harry’s life-changing introduction to the wizarding world. 

Provenance: Gifted to the vendor’s uncle, credited as a Special Effects Senior Technician on the film, who built the machine that fired the letters. The vendor’s uncle also worked on notable films including Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004),  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Mission Impossible (1996), Indianna Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Aliens (1986), Labyrinth (1986), Superman (1978), Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and many others.

Estimate £400-£600

Consign Your Items Today 

Do you own rare entertainment memorabilia or collectables? From signed albums to screen-used props, Dawsons Auctioneers is here to help you connect with passionate collectors, enthusiasts, and eager buyers… worldwide. 

Contact us today to arrange a complimentary valuation and secure your place in this unmissable auction. Don’t delay – the consignment deadline of Monday 24^th February is fast approaching! 

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