"I know it is sold by Sotheby's as part of a prestigious library collection (manuscripts of Gluck, Beethoven, Liszt and Stravinsky, among others) but I have to admit I don't like it at all. It just does not have the flow or shape I would…"
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Lennon signed sheet music
Started this discussion. Last reply by JDZelenka Jun 16. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I kept getting an ad for this and thought it was off - I then realised it’s in at Sothebys. Crazy! Doesn’t look right at all to me. …Continue
George and Ringo Abbey Road
Started this discussion. Last reply by JDZelenka Mar 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
For sale at a UK auction house.’The vendor states that these signatures are early to mid 1990's examples.’…Continue
Beatles + Wives Autograph Book
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Paul and Ringo by Neil. George okay? Lennon Neil too maybe?…Continue
McCartney Album Opinions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Macca Fan Oct 15, 2025. 11 Replies 0 Likes
From an RR auction with 0 bids, should I stay clear? Apparently all came with Epperson cert? I have a few partial signed albums, would love a McCartney solo one. …Continue
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"That looks real to me. It's signed in felt-tip on uncoated, porous stock and perfectly placed.
But what's really important is that the chords are so easy I can play the song. I had no idea!"
"The whole signature flow is off. The style of the J, to the high peak of his "n" and everything in between. Even if real, I wouldn't want it in my collection because of how atypical it is."
Lennon signed sheet music
I kept getting an ad for this and thought it was off - I then realised it’s in at Sothebys. Crazy! Doesn’t look right at all to me. See More
"There are LOTS in the current Propstore auction. "
"The set in OP sold at Sothebys late last year. Sold $6k ish.
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/rock-pop/the-beatles-8"
"I saw this one for sale and it certainly looks like their handwriting. "
George and Ringo Abbey Road
For sale at a UK auction house.’The vendor states that these signatures are early to mid 1990's examples.’See More
"Sold for £1000 (1300 with fees).
the other part set in the same sale sold for 1500 and is now with Tracks"
"Partridge had another red label signed record in a sale last year, that was dubious, in a ver similar if not the exact frame. Seems likely they’re consistently getting things from the same forger… gulp."
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Rolling Stones Autographs
Posted on January 7, 2025 at 10:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
In my past experience, a lot of Rolling Stones autographs I've seen that come with a connection to Bill Wyman as provenance have been signed in full by him (not out of the ordinary at the time!). Just a heads up to be cautious if anyone is interested in this Chiswick Auctions sale. These look very similar to a set I was stung with last year which were all indefinitely in Wyman's hand.…
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