Ending 6th Oct, 2024 15:00

The Beatles Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 52
 

The Beatles 1962 Year Of Achievement Poster (UK)

An original sixties Beatles Year Of Achievement poster printed by Swale Press Limited. The poster was originally an advertisement in Mersey Beat that was taken out by Brian Epstein. He subsequently issued the ad as a poster. It lists the group's achievements from the first year of his management as follows: Won Mersey Beat Popularity Poll (2nd Year), EMI recording contract, four BBC broadcasts, two Hamburg engagements and entered the Top 50 within two days of ‘Love Me Do’ release. Also listed are some of the upcoming events for 1963 including the release of ‘Please Please Me’, a Scottish tour in January and a Helen Shapiro tour in February. The bottom edge has the contact information for Brian Epstein, George Martin, Tony Calder Enterprises, and the Official Beatles Fan Club.

The poster measures 33.5cm x 46cm (13.1 inches x 18.1 inches). It has been folded leaving horizontal and vertical crease lines. There is a small stain in the lower right section. The condition is very good minus.

Sold for £410
Estimated at £200 - £400


 

 

 

 

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