THE MOST FAMOUS BAND OF ALL TIMEA selection of work from the masters of song that have been up for auction at the premiere auction houses like Christie's and Bonhams. As an unofficial site, I'm trying to make this as useful as possible for a Beatles resource by including as much as I can. For a band with a body of work as iconic as their's his it's quite hard so would really appreciate any help. I want to do all the prices realised in chronological order of date item created.The pages don't make any money - indeed I have to subsidise them through sales of memorabilia etc.. So I have to find the time around getting money in to do these pages. I do think it's important to have a catalogue of his prices realised etc.. So if you can help with any details on releases then I will put them here. Any info. on the release, including date and country published, would be very useful. You can e-mail me here ihuppert5@aol.comThanks.
AUCTIONSTHE BEATLES / GEORGE HARRISON FUTURAMA ELECTRIC GUITAR, CIRCA 1958
The Beatles/George Harrison
Futurama Electric Guitar, circa 1958
WOW! Just wow. This is history at its sexiest!
THE BEATLES: GEORGE HARRISON'S PERSONALLY OWNED AND PLAYED FUTURAMA ELECTRIC GUITAR, USED ON THE FAMOUS HAMBURG TOURS
Serial number 1126 impressed to rear of headstock, the twin cutaway, contoured two-piece maple body with two-tone sunburst finish, top-mounted jackplug socket, large white plastic scratchplate with Resonet logo to upper bout, three pickups with one master volume control and one tone control and three selector switches, six-saddle bridge and tremolo, one-piece maple neck with rosewood skunk stripe, fingerboard with black dot markers, headstock with three-a-side machineheads, in original Selmer rectangular case with fish skin-effect covering and remnants of three transit labels, several illegibly/indistinctly inscribed, dark crimson plush lining to interior, accompanied by two copies of Beat Instrumental magazine from November and December 1964 in which the guitar was offered as a competition prize, guitar 38½in (97.8cm) long.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 250,000.
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© Apple RecordsASTRID KIRCHHERR THE BEATLES, HAMBURG FUN FAIR PHOTOGRAPH, 1960
Astrid Kirchherr
The Beatles, Hamburg Fun Fair Photograph, 1960
BY ASTRID KIRCHHERR (GERMAN, BORN 1938)
Printed later, gelatin silver print signed on the reverse in pencil by Astrid Kirchherr, framed. Sight 17 x 22 1/2 in.
Sold at Bonhams Music Memorabilia, Featuring the Greatest Hits of Elton John, 9 Dec 2019, 13:00 PST, Los Angeles for US$ 828 (£ 713).
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© Astrid KirchherrTHE BEATLES SALARY RECEIPT, 1961
The Beatles
Salary Receipt, 1961
A rare early musicians' salary receipt for The Beatles and Tony Sheridan for seven days work at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg, April 15th-21st, 1961, the agreement handwritten in German, in an unidentified hand in blue ink, on a loose page of cash book paper titled Müsiken - Gehalter [Musicians' Salaries], dated 15. - 21.4.61, individually listing the five Beatles and Tony Sheridan in the following order: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Stuart Sutcliffe, Peter Best and Tony Sheridan, and giving details of their matching salaries: 7 Jage á 35 = DM 245 [7 days at 35 deutsch marks] less tax, giving a total per week for each of DM 215, each line of the receipt signed individually by the recipient in blue ballpoint pen apart from Sutcliffe who signed in black ink: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, J.W.Lennon, Stu Sutcliffe, Peter Best and Tony Sheridan.
Sold at Christie's POP AND COLLECTABLE GUITARS, London, South Kensington, 26 September 2000 for GBP 12,925.
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© Apple RecordsASTRID KIRCHHERR JOHN LENNON PHOTOGRAPH, 1962
Astrid Kirchherr
John Lennon A Photographic Portrait Of, 1962
ASTRID KIRCHHERR (GERMAN, BORN 1938): A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRINT OF JOHN LENNON,
Silver gelatin print, printed later, signed in silver ink by Kirchherr to the lower left corner, mounted, framed and glazed, 14½in x 11in (37cm x 28cm)
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for Unsold. Estimate was: £ 800 - 1,200, € 860 - 1,300.
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© Astrid KirchherrTHE BEATLES THE BEATLES AT THE CAVERN CLUB CONCERT POSTER, 1962
The Beatles
The Beatles at the Cavern Club Concert Poster, 1962
A rare and important early hand-painted concert poster for The Beatles at the Cavern Club, This Coming Friday Lunchtime, Special Double Bill On Stage, 12.20PM THE BEATLES, 1.00PM PETE MACLAINE & THE DAKOTAS, 1.40PM THE BEATLES, Come Along Early!, Cavern Club, Liverpool, 30 November, 1962 -- 30x20in. (76.2x50.8cm.)
Sold at Christie's Popular Culture: Rock & Roll Memorabilia, London, South Kensington, 12 June 2012 for GBP 27,500.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, 1962
The Beatles
Management Agreement, 1962
A rare signed copy of the revised Management Agreement between The Beatles and Brian Epstein dated 1st October, 1962, four days before the release of the group's debut single, the eight-page document of mimeographed typescript, completed and signed in blue ink and ballpoint pen, the contract between: NEMS Enterprises Limited...The Manager and John Winston Lennon, George Harrison, James Paul McCartney and Richard Starkey..The Artists and secondly between Harold Hargreaves Harrison and James McCartney - George and Paul's fathers' approval of the agreement was necessary as both were under 21 years old...
Sold at Christie's Pop Memorabilia including the Collection of Alexis Mardas, London, South Kensington, 5 May 2004 for GBP 122,850.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES AN AUTOGRAPHED PUBLICITY CARD, 1962/63
The Beatles
An Early Autographed Publicity Card, 1962/63
the early Parlophone card signed on the reverse in blue ink by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, 3½in x 5¾in (9cm x 14.5cm).
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 5,312.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES THREE AUTOGRAPHED PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPHS, 1963
The Beatles
Three Autographed Publicity Photographs, 1963
THE BEATLES: THREE AUTOGRAPHED PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPHS. Each a black and white Starpics full-length portrait, signed respectively in black ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, the Ringo Starr photograph signed in black ballpoint in an unknown hand, all four with dedications To Valerie, 6in x 7 3/4in (15cm x 19.7cm), (3)
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 17 Dec 2019, 14:00 GMT, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 3,812.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES THE BEATLES SHOW AN AUTOGRAPHED PROGRAMME FOR, 1963
The Beatles
The Beatles Show, An Autographed Programme For, 1963
Silver foil covers, the front cover signed in blue ballpoint by George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr, 8in x 10¼in (20cm x 26.2cm)
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 17 Dec 2019, 14:00 GMT, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 6,312.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES PLEASE PLEASE ME SIGNED LP, 1963
The Beatles
Please Please Me Signed LP, 1963
AUTOGRAPHED BY PAUL MCCARTNEY.
Parlophone PMC 1202, 1963
The back cover signed and inscribed in blue felt-tip pen, To Nigel all the best! Paul McCartney, accompanied by a statement of provenance.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 1,402.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES PLEASE PLEASE ME SIGNED LP, 1963
The Beatles
Please Please Me Signed LP, 1963
Fantastic item. As good as it gets in terms of Beatles vinyl collecting.
A RARE AUTOGRAPHED FIRST PRESSING OF THE ALBUM PLEASE PLEASE ME,
Parlophone PMC1202
mono, black and gold label with Dick James Music Co publishing credits, the back cover inscribed to Dave, Best Wishes, from the Beatles, all the best, and signed in black felt tip by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (who has added a smiley face next to his name), vinyl included, accompanied by a letter concerning the provenance.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 36,312.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES WESTON-SUPER-MARE CONCERT WINDOW CARD, 1963
The Beatles
A Weston-Super-Mare Concert Window Card, 1963
22nd July 1963
In card mount, 9 3/4in x 14 3/4in (25cm x 37.5cm).
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for WITHDRAWN. Estimate was: £ 2,000 - 3,000, € 2,200 - 3,300.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES CONCERT POSTER, 1963
The Beatles
A Concert Poster, Thursday, 21st November 1963
An important early poster. for the ABC, Carlisle, 30in x 40in (76.2cm x 101.6cm).Provenance:
The provenance is fascinating and well worth a read. This rare-size poster was obtained by the vendor's father, who worked for ABC Cinemas. The job required him to visit cinemas in the north of England and southern Scotland to check tickets, stock and records. He also attended concerts at various cinemas to check on audience safety and the protection of ABC's assets, as well as acting as a part-time 'bouncer'.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 23,812.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES CONCERT POSTER, 1963
The Beatles
A Concert Poster, Thursday, 21st November 1963
An important early poster. For the ABC Cinema, Carlisle, 20in x 30in (50.8cm x 76.2cm). Provenance:
The provenance is fascinating and well worth a read. This rare-size poster was obtained by the vendor's father, who worked for ABC Cinemas. The job required him to visit cinemas in the north of England and southern Scotland to check tickets, stock and records. He also attended concerts at various cinemas to check on audience safety and the protection of ABC's assets, as well as acting as a part-time 'bouncer'.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 23,812.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES PLEASE PLEASE ME LP AUTOGRAPHED BY JOHN LENNON AND PAUL MCCARTNEY, 1963
The Beatles
Please Please Me Signed LP, 1963
THE BEATLES: A COPY OF THE ALBUM PLEASE PLEASE ME AUTOGRAPHED BY JOHN LENNON AND PAUL MCCARTNEY,1963,the back cover signed in blue ballpoints by both and inscribed Best Wishes by Paul. Paul has also added 'signatures' for George and Ringo, vinyl included.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 17 Dec 2019, 14:00 GMT, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 2,805.
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© Apple Records DIGITAL MUSIC:
Affiliate/Advertising policy. THE BEATLES CHRISTMAS SHOW AUTOGRAPHED PROGRAMME, 1963
The Beatles
Christmas Show Autographed Prgramme, 1963
An inner portrait signed in blue ink by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 4,812.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES CHRISTMAS SHOW AUTOGRAPHED PROGRAMME, 1963
The Beatles
Christmas Show Autographed Programme, 1963
The front cover signed in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, also signed on inner pages by all other artistes on the bill, 8½in x 11in closed (21.5cm x 28cm).
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 5,687.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES VARIOUS AUTOGRAPHS 1963
The Beatles
Various Autographs 1963
All in blue ballpoint, comprising: a sheet of plain paper signed on one side by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Paul adding To Liz, the other side signed by Paul McCartney, Ringo (Starr), also by Gerry (Marsden) and Les Chadwick of Gerry and The Pacemakers; and a portion of the front page of the New Musical Express signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Paul adding (Beatles), dated June 7, 1963, with statement of provenance, plain sheet 5¼in x 7in (13.5cm x 17.8cm).
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 12 Jun 2019, 13:00 BST, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 1,402.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES AN AUTOGRAPH BOOK, 1963/64
The Beatles
An Autographed Book, 1963/64
Containing the signatures of George Harrison on a single page with the dedication to Sue xx; John Lennon on a single page; Paul McCartney on a single page; and John Lennon and Ringo Starr on a page together, all signed in blue and black inks; accompanied by two ticket stubs for The Beatles Christmas Show on the 24th December 1963 and the 4th January 1964 at the Astoria Finsbury park; and six original black and white photographs of the Beatles in various head shots outside the concert hall (not sold with copyright).
Sold at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia, 17 Dec 2019, 14:00 GMT, London, Knightsbridge for GBP 5,062.
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© Apple RecordsTHE BEATLES TICKET FOR THE BEATLES SHOW AT COW PALACE, 1964
The Beatles
Complete Ticket For The Beatles Show At Cow Palace, 1964
Yellow card ticket for the first show of the Beatles' 1964 US tour, in San Francisco on August 19, 1964. The ticket is numbered "LFT 107B 9." 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Sold at Bonhams Music Memorabilia, Featuring the Greatest Hits of Elton John9 Dec 2019, 13:00 PST, Los Angeles for US$ 1,147 (£ 967).
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© Apple Records KINDLE (THE BEATLES COMPLETE CHORD SONGBOOK):
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