This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/9/2020
The coining of the term "Beatlemania" is credited to the Beatles' first appearance, October 13, 1963, on Val Parnell's popular TV variety show Sunday Night At The London Palladium. Fans were screaming so loud during their musical numbers that John told them to "Shut Up!" Fifteen million people saw the show and the next day found the nation's newspapers carrying stories about the rabid fans. Their second appearance at the Palladium was on January 12, 1964, again on Parnell's show. On July 23, 1964, they performed at a midnight revue show at the London Palladium, entitled The Night Of A Hundred Stars, in aid of the Combined Theatrical Charities Appeals Council.
Presented here is a 9.5" x 14.5" printed color group photo, being the centerfold of a period fan magazine. It is signed in ballpoint ink by each near their respective images. This was obtained by a long-time employee of the London Palladium who personally handed the poster to Paul McCartney in the Beatles dressing room during one of their performances at this venerable West End theatre. The contrast on the signatures is light, but they are all visible. The poster has a flattened horizontal fold but is otherwise fine. A prize display item. Accompanying the piece is a Letter of Provenance from the son of the Palladium worker who acquired the autographs as well as a Letter of Authenticity from respected Beatles autograph authority Tracks UK.
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