Beatles Battered, but good?

Bad condition, but hoping a little home restoration work could work wonders. All look good to me but I’d appreciate any additional opinions - and I’d assume they date to 65/66?

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Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on March 10, 2025 at 7:36am

1964

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 10, 2025 at 9:18am

I would say closer to 64

Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on March 10, 2025 at 10:12am

Maybe June, 1964 in Australia? I moved this to the Beatles forum.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 10, 2025 at 10:15am

Looks real to me but I'd get proper professional restoration. 

Permalink Reply by michelle To Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 10, 2025 at 11:10am

Looks good but how were you planning on restoring it yourself?

Permalink Reply by JR DONKIN To michelle on March 10, 2025 at 11:11am

I maybe used the word restoration a little too strongly, I more so meant framing and flattening! 

Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on March 10, 2025 at 11:22pm

If you have bought it or do buy it I would definitely consult a paper restorer. Most of the grime looks to be removable and it might even be possible to remove the paper from the backing - without removing the autographs at the same time! I daresay a restorer would charge several hundred dollars but the appreciation in value should exceed whatever the charge might be.

Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on March 11, 2025 at 5:40am

Nice one...Looks to be from 1964. You can have it cleaned up...and then get it framed and matted...it'll look really nice...but don't touch the autographs!  I had a friend who had a set from 1963...signed in the UK...and he wanted to have it done over and I told him that the autographs...even though they had some wear and tear...were strong and don't do much to it...BUT...he did it anyway...and when he got it back...the autographs had almost been completely "inked over" by the restorer...Dumb! Basically signed by the restorer and not The Beatles...

Permalink Reply by JR DONKIN To Jim Cushman on March 11, 2025 at 6:04am

I have a similar story of a full set which was worn down to indentation only. We agreed a price and he then ‘improved them’ by colouring in the indentation lines.  

Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman To JR DONKIN on March 11, 2025 at 6:06am

It's a nice set...get it cleaned the best you can...and enjoy it.

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