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The Beatles: An autographed first pressing of the album Please Please Me, Parlophone PMC1202, 1963, image 1
The Beatles: An autographed first pressing of the album Please Please Me, Parlophone PMC1202, 1963, image 2
The Beatles: An autographed first pressing of the album Please Please Me, Parlophone PMC1202, 1963, image 3
Rock & Pop
Lot 214*

The Beatles: An autographed first pressing of the album Please Please Me,
Parlophone PMC1202, 1963,

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17 November 2021, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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The Beatles: An autographed first pressing of the album Please Please Me,

Parlophone PMC1202, 1963,
mono, black and gold label with Dick James Music Co publishing credits, the back cover signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in blue and black inks, vinyl included,

Footnotes

Provenance:
According to the letter of provenance, these signatures were obtained at the Beatles' show at the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton in 1963.

The Beatles performed at the Gaumont on two occasions in 1963. Their first live show in Southampton was on the 20th May 1963, while touring with Roy Orbison. Their second Gaumont performance that year took place on the 13th December, and was the 34th and final date of their long 'Autumn' Tour.

This album is a rare example with clean signatures to the reverse, and without dedication.

Saleroom notices

Please note that the signatures were acquired on the 20th May 1963, while the Beatles were touring with Roy Orbison.

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