tom: my friend, you have inquired about the authenticity of 3 or 4 different beatles pieces that are not close in the least bit to being authentic. my guess is that you are a fan and you want to own something that is signed by them. I am also guessing that these items can be had for a steal of a price, no? Well, it's time to pony up my friend and stop looking for a deal. If you do not have the means or know how to score a mccartney from him yourself you need to dig a little bit deeper and pull out a few more of those 100 notes you have all crumbled up at the bottom of your pockets . A REAL standard Paul McCartney signed album cover will always cost you between $800.00 & $1200, a bit more for select titles, etc. There are no bargains to be had on his signature because everyone knows what they are worth and what they should sell for. Regardless of what the peanut gallery around here has to say, if you are an unexperienced collector (which you seem to be - when speaking of the Beatles) do not buy anything that has not been looked at by Frank Caiazzo, Epperson, or PSA. No, they are not always perfect and yes, some others know his signature just as well, but this is specifically why third parties are sometimes a good thing. good luck.