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Halle, Germany Beatles Museum Set
Started this discussion. Last reply by terrier8HOF Mar 31. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Had the pleasure of visiting the Beatles Museum in Halle, Germany this morning. Overwhelmed by the collection, it’s one of the best in Europe, if not the world.While perusing, I stumbled upon a…Continue
Tags: autographs, Museum, Beatles
Vintage Photos of Music Legends Signing Autographs - Hank Sr, Elvis and Brian Wilson
Started Jun 26, 2018 0 Replies 0 Likes
Found these vintage photos the past month while surfin' of Hank Williams, Elvis and Brian Wilson, three music legends, signing autographs! Ol' Hank was in a record store, Elvis at his hotel door and…Continue
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1960s Fan Photo of Paul Signing Sgt. Pepper Gatefold
Started this discussion. Last reply by george enrique Jun 1, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
One of The Beatles Instagram groups I follow posted this photo of Paul signing on the gatefold of a Sgt. Pepper LP. Since we know only a few signed versions exist, it'd be fun to know when this was…Continue
Jack White Signing In Person Example
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tooth_Fairy Apr 3, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Saw this on my instagram feed a few days ago and thought it would be of interest. It's a great in-person example of the notoriously fickle signer - who's out on tour and loves his baseball.Continue
Tags: autograph, music, autographs, Signing, Person
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"I can only speak about Switzerland but I'd say the autograph market is certainly not the same as in the US/UK. I don't buy from heavy hitter dealers so I haven't seen their catalogues or sites (apart from those of Markus Brandes, who…"
"Beatles "signatures" from the Fan Club...they think these are legit?...Wow!"
"Germany/Austria/Switzerland are home to some of the planet's heaviest hitters in the autograph-selling market.
I find it extraordinary that I often come across items for sale from sellers in these countries who seem to think it is not necessary…"
"Apparently so. I would guess that a number of people have probably made them aware of it. "
"Indeed. It perhaps speaks to the curator(s) and/or the visitors (those who should know better). On the other hand they might be reluctant to take it down for a variety of reasons."
"That’s shocking, especially if it has been on display for some time."
"Good heavens. Not the first errant item I have seen in a museum."
"They believe that it’s an authentic set??? Those are Fan Club secretarials. "
Halle, Germany Beatles Museum Set
Had the pleasure of visiting the Beatles Museum in Halle, Germany this morning. Overwhelmed by the collection, it’s one of the best in Europe, if not the world.While perusing, I stumbled upon a complete set of all four Beatle signatures. The note below the signatures, in German, revealed they were a copy of the originals, with the originals remaining in the museum archives. What do you think?…See More
"Hey jim
thanks for your input. Do any of the other ones on that website look good to you? Vauxhall is my fave album and I wish I found an affordable signed version of it … maybe one day"
"Hi buddy,
im afraid I’m a different Eric!
nice meeting ya though! what do you think about that morrissey signature?"
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Fan, Dealer, Professional In-Person Collector
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- Band album LPs, promo pictures & posters sent by record companies to my store were perfect items to take to concerts and shows, meeting the bands and getting them signed!
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector, Long Time Lover
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Came of age during the heyday of Beatlemania; their music influenced my entire life, eventually culminating in becoming owner/operator of an indie record store, specializing in Beatles vinyl and memorabilia. Now fully retired.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- former magazine subscriber
- What are your areas of interest?
- Music, History/Politics
- Why do you collect?
- It's as close to history as most of us will ever get.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- MC5 - white label 7" promo 45 of "Kick Out The Jams" signed by all band members.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Hank Williams Sr and Lefty Frizzell - when they toured Texas together in 1951
- What is today's date?
- March 29, 2024
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 3:52pm on March 16, 2022,
Eric Davidson said…
Hey jim
thanks for your input. Do any of the other ones on that website look good to you? Vauxhall is my fave album and I wish I found an affordable signed version of it … maybe one day
- At 3:58pm on March 15, 2022,
Hi buddy,
im afraid I’m a different Eric!
nice meeting ya though!
what do you think about that morrissey signature?
- At 8:21am on June 17, 2010,
Lizzie Bravo said…
- hi jim, thanks for your comment! i am saving my autographs for my beatle photo book, which i've been doing for a million years but it's coming along fine. keep in touch! sorry this is hurried as i am working. take care,
lizzie
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