8002 - Beatles Signed 1963 PYX Magazine with Wimbledon Palais Ticket

Beatles Signed 1963 PYX Magazine with Wimbledon Palais Ticket Vintage UK 'The Beatles' magazine from 1963, published by PYX, 7.25 x 9.5, 28 pages, featuring a color Dezo Hoffmann photograph of the band in their matching gray collarless suits on the cover, which is signed in blue ballpoint, "Paul McCartney," "John Lennon," "George Harrison," and "Ringo Starr." Includes an original ticket for the Wimbledon Palais, 5 x 3, which reads: "Saturday, 14th December, 7.30-11.30 p.m., The Beatles—and two supporting groups," priced at 10 shillings. In overall fine condition, with scattered light toning and spotting to the covers. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. One week after a special concert for their Northern Area Fan Club in Liverpool, the Beatles did the same for the Southern Area, performing at the Wimbledon Palais in London on December 14, 1963. The printed program billed the day as the Southern Area Fan Club Convention, with fans able to meet the Beatles in the 'Long Bar' from 1:30 p.m. and have items autographed. Fearing damage to the stage, the Palais management built a platform for the group and a steel cage to hold back the crowd. As fans pressed against it, Lennon quipped, 'If they press any harder they'll come through as chips.' The Beatles stood behind the bar and shook hands with all 3,000 fans present, eventually having to stop signing autographs when the line grew too long. It was their only performance at the Wimbledon Palais.