Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction

Lot #32:

The Beatles 1965 Signed “HELP!” Photograph (REAL)

The Beatles 1965 Signed “HELP!” Photograph.

A black and white original glossy photograph of The Beatles during the 1965 filming of their second motion picture entitled ‘HELP!’ that has been signed on the front by them.

Paul McCartney has signed in black felt tipped pen. John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have signed in ballpoint pen.

The image was captured by famed U.S. photographer Henry Grossman on 27th February 1965 on Balmoral Island in The Bahamas. It was on this day that The Beatles filmed the ‘Another Girl’ music sequence for the movie. A small number of these photographs were developed on site in the Bahamas and signed.

The photograph measures 20.25cm x 25.75cm (8 inches x 10 inches). There is a small mark on John’s nose. The condition is very good otherwise.

Authentication: Roger Epperson (REAL) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.