The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction March 2020

Lot #77:

Beatles 1963 Autographs Gaumont Hanley Theatre, U.K. Caiazzo Authenticated

The Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr signed 4.5 x 2.75 paper obtained by a fan at their concert at the Gaumont Theatre, Hanley, England on March 3, 1963. Paul McCartney has added the group name ‘(Beatles)’ below his signature. Signed in blue ink. This was the final night of the Beatles first tour of the U.K. as a support act to Helen Shapiro. The autographs come with a letter from the original person who obtained them from the Beatles. The letter reads "I got The Beatles autographs in Hanley outside the stage door. We had seen them earlier in the Wimpy with Helen Shapiro having a meal. We went to the stage door at the Gaumont Hanley." In very good condition, the paper has some tape stains on the edges. Pre-authenticated by Beatles handwriting expert Frank Caiazzo. In addition to the letter of provenance from the person who directly obtained the signatures from the Beatles, also comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll® Certificate of Authenticity.