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Beatles Signed Generic 1963 EMI sleeve. Christie's Auction 1986

I won this from Christie's in 1986, but now would like it looked at by members here after reading some questionable auctions took place then. It is a generic EMI UK sleeve, signed in ink by John & Paul and in pencil by George & Ringo. The Harrison sig is lightest of the 4. It is framed under glass.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on February 24, 2013 at 8:31am

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 24, 2013 at 8:32am

I have serious questions about the authenticity of this item. do you have any idea as when this would have been signed?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on February 24, 2013 at 8:41am

Unfort I have lost all papers over the years. I think it was signed before they hit it big in the USA, like 1963, but I really am not positive.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 24, 2013 at 11:10am

I agree. These don't look right to me at all.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on February 24, 2013 at 12:21pm

What is it about them that doesnt look right? I dont know early Beatles signatures.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on February 24, 2013 at 12:45pm

Well, for example, take a look at the Ringo. The "R" wasn't done correctly, there's an extra hump between the "N" and "G", and the "r"s in "Starr" are completely wrong. That's probably the worst one, but they're all pretty bad.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 24, 2013 at 12:29pm

Honestly not one of them looks even close.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 24, 2013 at 1:36pm

The "G" in George is also very shaky. the "J" in John is very non typical, as is the n, as he rarely makes it. the P and L in Paul are way off, as is the entire last name. I would be very very surprised if these were authentic. I'm sorry to say.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Viola on February 24, 2013 at 2:19pm

Well its water under the bridge now, like I say it was in 1986 at a Christies NYC auction. Its such a shame when a trusted (or so you think) auction house sells bad items. They had a lot of Beatles signatures at that auction, I bid on this one because it was on a less desirable piece and the starting bid was less than the other items.