Boldly signed large format Beatles Parlophone promo card from 1963

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Promo Card. Attractive vintage 7.5 x 5 Parlophone Records large format promo card issued in March 1963, boldly signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon, xxx,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” “Love from the ‘Beatles,’ George Harrison, xxx,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In very good to fine condition, with small stains and corner creases, and horizontal fold passing beneath Lennon’s signature; the signature area is incredibly bright and clean. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Early on, Parlophone Records produced a small quantity of promotional photocards in two formats—horizontal and vertical—both with pictures shot by Dezo Hoffman while The Beatles were in the studio. Examples of these were typically signed on the reverse, because there was very little light area on the front of the cards for the Fab Four to place their signatures. Parlophone’s second and final issue card, featuring a portrait taken by Angus McBean at EMI on January 21, 1963, was introduced in March and came in two sizes: small (5.75 x 3.75) and large (7.5 x 5). This example of the highly sought-after large format version, with ultra-bold signatures of all four Beatles members, is a great piece of pop music history. Starting Bid $1000

507. Beatles: George Harrison Signature. Vintage circa late 1970s ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on a beige 5.75 x 5 album page, also signed on the reverse by members of Nottingham Forest F.C. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, stating that it was signed in the ‘pits’ during a motor racing event at Donington Park in the late 1970s. Starting Bid $200

508. Beatles: George Harrison

Signed Book. Signed book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set. Originally produced in a limited edition of 2500, with a laid-in note indicating that this is number 213 of 250 extra copies prepared for review. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1987. Leatherbound hardcover with clamshell case, 8 x 11, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink, “George Harrison.” Also signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by illustrator Keith West. Slipcase includes a limited edition four-song CD with the tracks ‘Sat Singing,’ ‘Lay His Head,’ ‘For You Blue,’ and ‘Flying Hour.’ In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A gorgeous example of this deluxe limited edition signed book—an essential volume for any music lover’s library. Starting Bid $200