1965 Beatles Autographs - Removing Peel and Stick Laminate

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 Help. Authenticity is not an issue, but I have a problem. In an effort to protect the signatures, my sister (they were obtained for her but she recently gifted them to me) partially laminated them (peel and affix laminate). Does anyone know of a service that can remove this laminate without damaging the document. I've read about DIY fixes (hair dryer, iron etc.) but am leery of trying them. any Help would be appreciated (pun intended).

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Permalink Reply by JK on December 25, 2024 at 9:55am

I am not necessarily suggesting this but Goo Gone might also be an option. It dissolves adhesive but it could, of course, impact the ink or paper.

Did your father watch them sign the item or did a kindly manager hand it to him already signed?

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Mongiello on December 25, 2024 at 10:01am

Obtained four sets in person. He was the Supervisor on duty and boarded their plane the check their passports. They were going to the Bahamas so were travelling there and only passing through (JFK in NYC). I was a four-year-old boy and not deemed a Beatles fan by my father, so he got the autographs for my four older sisters. One of the just gave me her set for X-mas and I want to get the laminate off (Goo Gone is not really an option) and get them framed,

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Permalink Reply by Steve P. on December 25, 2024 at 11:33am

A scan would be nice to see.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on December 25, 2024 at 12:06pm

I modified the title and moved this to the Beatles forum.

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Mongiello on December 25, 2024 at 1:51pm

The fact that they are Beatles autographs is not really relevant to my post. I was seeking information about removing lamination from the document which anyone on this site might have an answer for, not just Beatles enthusiasts.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on December 25, 2024 at 2:04pm

The first thing you want to do is verify authenticity. I understand that they were obtained by your father, but that was nearly 60 years ago. No offense, but we’ve read stories regarding alleged in-person signatures that turned out to be secretarial.

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Mongiello on December 25, 2024 at 2:53pm

I do not need to verify authenticity. They were obtained in person by my father.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 25, 2024 at 3:18pm

I don't think they are for sale, but try saying that to a prospective buyer. They may well be authentic, but it is also possible they are not. Your father may have honestly and truly believed they were authentic - and maybe they are. Show a scan and we will know soon. :-) I mentioned "the other Neil"...there is also Mal. Both were on that plane I believe.