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Your Christmas Gift Guide
Paul Fraser
November 7 2017
Hi Subscriber
Give them something “wow” this Christmas.
My Christmas Gift Guide is bursting with items of wonder.
They’re so special, you might even want to keep some to yourself. (I won’t tell if you don’t).
Enjoy.
The Beatles Bed Linen
PT241
£595.00
Quantity
1
A unique set of Beatles Memorabilia
A set of four pieces of white bed linen (approx 1/2cm x 1/2cm) each slept on by one of The Beatles.
The Linen was kept from a visit made by the Beatles during there inaugural tour of the USA, to the Whittier Hotel in Detroit. As recorded by the hotels Managing Director at the time, Jimmie Hawkins, The Beatles occupied the Executive Suite No. 1566 on September 6th 1964, after playing a show at the Olympia Stadium in Detroit. The Fab Four checked in at 1:17am and checked out the following afternoon at 2:05pm.
The Beatles Autographed Album Page
£6,800.00
Quantity
1
Autograph album page signed by all four members of The Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
The Beatles and their music need no introduction. As a result of their all-encompassing impact on popular music and culture, memorabilia from the band remains some of the most collectible and valuable on the market.
This is one page from an autograph album which has been signed by The Beatles; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
All four autographs appear clearly in bold blue ink. There is some staining to the bottom right hand corner of the page but this does not affect the autographs. Otherwise in very good condition. The previous owner has added the notation "Beatles" to the top of the page.
A must-see for any Beatles collector.
John Lennon Autograph on Customs Declaration
For Sale: £7,950.00
Quantity
1
Boldly signed by John Lennon - the most collectible Beatle
A remarkable record of his last trip outside of the United States, signed in July 1980 - four months before he was tragically assassinated
Includes Lennon's personal details and New York address
Accompanied by photographs of the star in Bermuda
John Lennon (1940-1980) was a leading member of The Beatles, the most successful pop group in history. Forming an incredible songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney, he penned some of the band's most famous hits, before going on to hold the most successful solo career following their split.
Ranked 8th in the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons list, and the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, his enduring legacy continues to fascinate fans across the world. As a result, he is by far the most collectible Beatle, with his memorabilia achieving outstanding prices.
Description
This signed United States Customs Declaration, measuring 4" x 8½", was completed by Lennon less than four months before he died. Returning from a two month vacation in Bermuda in 28 July 1980, this was Lennon's last journey outside of the United States.
The singer's personal details are listed: full name, date of birth, countries of residence, address, flight details, date of citizenship, and note that he is travelling with his son, Sean. His signature, written in capital letters, is also prominent.
A list of purchases from Bermuda is also handwritten on the official slip. T-shirts, pants, shirts and a hand bag are among the items bought while travelling. The most expensive item, a commissioned painting of the singer and his son, is valued at $6,000.
The page is in fine condition, with some handling wear and ink cancellation strokes lightly touching Lennon's information. Some minor surface impressions from Lennon's declaration on the reverse. Identical forms filled in by Lennon's assistants who accompanied him on the trip, Fred Seaman and Uda Uneko, are included.
These documents are accompanied by: two reprinted photos of Lennon in Bermuda; and one reprinted photo of the painting of John and Sean Lennon on the beach, hung over a piano.
Background
At 8pm on June 4, the former Beatle boarded a 43ft sloop called Megan Jaye at Newport, Rhode Island, and set sail for the idyllic Bermuda. He was joined later by his four year old "Beautiful Boy" Sean.
While in Bermuda with son Sean, Lennon visited the botanical gardens and saw the freesia hybrid flower Double Fantasy, the name of which he would borrow for his next release. It was while in Bermuda that he wrote Woman and Cleanup Time, both of which were included on the Double Fantasy album.
The declaration reveals more about this fascinating period in Lennon's life, which has since been recorded Scott Neil's book Lennon Bermuda and is seen as a very happy time for the singer.
Through the details on the form we can reveal that Lennon's voyage was hastily planned, with the declaration recording his purchase of shorts and t-shirts while in Bermuda.
Lennon also bought a handbag, presumably a gift for his wife Yoko Ono, who he is said to have missed immenseley while away. Woman, a song written in response from a telephone call he received in Bermuda, contains the line "So let me tell you again and again and again, I love you now and forever" - a sign of their happiness at this point.
The declaration also reveals Lennon's love for his son Sean, with a $6,000 painting commissioned to immortalise their time together. A photograph of the painting accompanies the form.
The Beatles Signed A Hard Days Night Album Cover
PT145
£35,000.00
Quantity
1
One of only 8-10 known to exist according to Autograph Magazine's census
Signed clearly by all four members of the band beneath their portraits
Superb condition with only light wear to the edges and some toning
The Beatles and their music need no introduction. As a result of their all-encompassing impact on popular music and culture, memorabilia from the band is some of the most valuable on the market.
A Hard Day's Night, released on July 10, 1964 was the Beatles' third studio album. Accompanying the band's film of the same name, it went straight to Number One in the UK charts and stayed there for 21 weeks, spending a total of 38 weeks in the Top 20.
A Hard Day's Night saw the Beatles move away from rock n roll covers and towards their classic pop sound. It holds a special place with fans, as it is the only Beatles album where all the songs were written by both John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
According the Autograph Magazine's census, there are just 125 known UK-release album covers signed by all four members of The Beatles.
Signed copies of Please Please Me and With the Beatles account for approximately 95 of the 125 known examples.
That takes the total down to just 30.
There are only 5 known examples of Meet the Beatles. The last copy to appear at auction sold for $115,000 in 2006.
As for signed copies of A Hard Days Night; only 8-10 are known to exist.
This is one of them...
The signatures are marked in blue pen, each inscribed below the corresponding band member's photograph.
The item is in fine condition, with some light wear to the edges.
The album cover is to be sold framed alongside a black and white photo of the group, with a certificate of authenticity and lifetime guarantee.
The Beatles Autographs For Sale
On sale
Quantity
1
Set of Beatles autographs - John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison
Accompanied another page from an autograph book, where Lennon has signed "Benny Higgins (Juggler)"
Also accompanied by a ticket stub for Princess Theatre, Torquay, Sunday 18th August 1963
The Beatles and their music need no introduction. As a result of their all-encompassing impact on popular music and culture, memorabilia from the band remains some of the most collectible and valuable on the market.
Two pages from an autograph album feature the signatures of The Beatles in black fountain pen ink.
The first page, dedicated to "Helen", is signed by three of the group: "love from The Beatles, Paul McCartney xxx" in McCartney's hand; "love from George Harrison xxxx" ; "John Lennon xxx". Ringo Starr's name is hand-written at the bottom of the page, though not by his hand (possibly written by Paul McCartney).
The second page, from the same album, is signed by John Lennon as "Benny Higgins (juggler)". The collector has neatly annotated the page with "John Lennon's joke".
This unusual page is accompanied by a ticket stub for The Beatles concert at the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Sunday August 18, 1963. The signatures were obtained on this date.
The Torquay concert followed the group's release of their debut album, Please Please Me, in March 1963.
The pages are in excellent condition, with only minor tears to the pages from where they were removed from the autograph album. Sticky tape marks to the top and bottom of ticket stub.
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