A blank Associated British Cinemas menu autographed on the front by The Beatles in blue ballpoint pen. The autographs were obtained at the ABC Cinema, Hull, England on 24th November 1963. The concert was part of The Beatles autumn tour that took place across various cities in the UK between 1st November and 13th December 1963.
Also included are two additional ABC menus, one of which is signed by The Kestrels and the other by Brook Brothers, both were support acts to The Beatles at the show.
The menu measures 14cm x 20cm (5.5 inches x 7.95 inches). There are pin holes and a very small tear at the top. The condition is very good.
Provenance: accompanied by a letter from the daughter of the original recipient of the signatures that reads as follows:
‘The Beatles autographs illustrated below were obtained by my mother when she was 14/15 years old and the Beatles performed at the ABC Cinema, Hull in 1963. My Grandma Margaret Henderson was the Manageress of the ABC Cinema so arranged for my mother to meet them while having something to eat’.
Accompanied by a Tracks Ltd. certificate of authenticity.
Sold for £8,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000
Auction: The Beatles Memorabilia Auction, ending 6th Oct, 2024