This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2023
Beatles 1st U.S. Tour Contract Signed Two Days After Historic 1964 Appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
The ultimate Beatles contract - their first United States concert tour contract that they signed only two days after their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. With millions of screaming teenagers tuning in, Beatlemania was born, and the decision to strike while the iron was hotter than hot was made, for them to tour the U.S. Each Beatle, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr has beautifully and boldly signed this one page document in blue ballpoint pen. The one-page agreement signed by the Beatles gives NEMS Enterprises, Ltd. (owned by their manager Brian Epstein), is notarized with the date "11th day of February, 1964" with the notary's signature.
Dimensions: Measures approximately 8.5 x 11.
Condition: Excellent.
Authentication: A letter from Beatles handwriting expert Frank Caiazzo and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note: This lot will currently resides at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, and will not be available to be shipped until February, 2024.
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