"It may not help this particular discussion (and I agree it would be helpful to see the autographs in question) but, from my time researching some early Beatles shows, I do know a gentleman who obtained four sets of genuine autographs on the same…"
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1965 Beatles Autographs - Removing Peel and Stick Laminate
Started this discussion. Last reply by HangingOnTheWall Dec 27, 2024. 60 Replies 0 Likes
I have a set of Beatles autographs obtained in 1965 by my father. He worked for the U.S. Immigration Service and met them while they were en route to the Bahamas to film sequences for the movie…Continue
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"I remember a story that a writer was going to interview the 4 of them in 1964...and he brought along a Beatles magazine loaded with color photos...(might have been "Fabulous")...He showed it to them before the interview started...and by…"
"If I’m not mistaken I believe we had a discussion about another person receiving multiple sets from a Steward or Stewardess on a flight with the Beatles. Anybody recall that discussion?"
"I agree, it would be good to see them."
"I would want to know for certain! $ sets would be astounding."
"I am sure they are tops! These would be interesting because of the back-to-back nature, if they are not secretarial."
"Keep in mind that there’s a lot riding on this. The autographs have been in the family for nearly 60 years. Six zero. You’ve been sure they’re real for that long. They’ve probably been shown off and have had stories told…"
"The did sign multiple sets for David Brook, in 1963. Brook owned a mobile disco in Essex and had strong connections in the music industry in the 1960s. The sets were signed in a photographic folder in Essex. I have seen 3…"
"Because pride is a dangerous thing. Hell, I've come on here multiple times and thought I was 100% right about the authenticity of an item, only to be told by others that it was faked. You have to learn the ropes before you can become any kind…"
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"The OP story reminds me of a story about a motorcycle policeman who was assigned as one of the motorcade escorts for the Beatles during their stay in Portland in 1965.
Apparently, John asked him if there was anything that he wanted. He told…"
"Ah! I was just about to post the same sort of thing :-)"
"Top photo is authentic...bottom one signed by road manager, Neil Aspinall...Bahamas...Feb. 1965"
"Yes, I know they were generous especially in the early years. I have read about 2 sets and multiple items signed (usually by individuals), but can find nothing about 4 sets for one person. It seems to be an exceptionally rare occurrence, but…"
"I bet there were a few times the Beatles signed multiples for one person ("I need one for my son, oh...and one for my aunt, she's a big fan, and one for..."). Although that was probably pretty rare.
I've told this story before on…"
"What are the precedents for the Beatles signing a total of 16 autographs for one person? Is there a known instance of this sort of thing happening? I have never heard of four sets for one person. What is more likely w/o evidence - Neil, Mal or 16…"
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