John Lennon signs the Beatles’ debut EP, Twist and Shout

509. Beatles: John Lennon Signed ‘Twist and Shout’ EP. Sought-after Parlophone UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed on the reverse of the sleeve in red ballpoint, “John Lennon.” In very good to fine condition, with corner creasing and light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a provenance statement the step-son of the original recipient, saying that it was “signed for her in red on the back by John Lennon after a Beatles concert at the ABC Cinema Carlisle England on 21st November 1963. She told me she went to two Beatles concerts in Carlisle that year, in the Spring and then again in the Autumn, and at the second concert she took along a copy of Twist and Shout which had been released in March [sic] and then queued at the stage door until John Lennon came out.” Starting Bid $500

510. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Greeting Card. Appealing color greeting card featuring a Glen Baxter drawing on the front, measures 9.75 x 7 open, signed and inscribed inside in black felt tip, “Geoff—Happy birthday, we’re thinking about you with love, xx, Paul, Linda + kids.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

511. Cream Signatures. Vintage circa late 1960s ballpoint signatures of Cream—”Eric Clapton,” “Jack Bruce,” and “Ginger Baker”—on an off-white 4.5 x 3 lined slip. In very good condition, with creasing and light soiling, old tape stains, and a tear touching Baker’s last name. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Photograph. Remarkable vintage glossy 5 x 5 Polydor publicity photo of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, nicely signed in red felt tip by Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall creasing, a trimmed bottom edge, and pin holes to the top corners. Encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services. An outstanding, fully signed photograph of the iconic rock group. Starting Bid $1000

Fully signed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ single

515. Queen Signed 45 RPM

Record for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Very desirable EMI Records (Netherlands) 45 RPM record for the Queen single ‘Bohemian Rhapsody / I’m in Love with My Car,’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In very good to fine condition, with light wear, and short tears, to the top edge, and fair contrast to the Deacon and May autographs. The record is included. An ideal Queen collectible, autographed in full by the band on what is arguably their most recognizable and groundbreaking hit song—these do not appear on market very often. Starting Bid $500