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December 17 | 10:00 PM
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8076 - Beatles Publication Collection of (82) with Vintage Magazines, Concert Programs, Newspapers, and Memorabilia

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USD 200 (€180)

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USD 1,000 - 1,500 (€900 - 1,400)

Sale fees

25%

Beatles Publication Collection of (82) with Vintage Magazines, Concert Programs, Newspapers, and Memorabilia Large collection of 82 vintage publications and printed memorabilia celebrating the Beatles and their enduring cultural legacy, highlighted by original 1960s magazines, historic newspaper coverage, collectible concert programs, promotional materials, and commemorative issues. Spanning the height of Beatlemania through the group's breakup and the subsequent solo careers of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the collection features such desirable publications as the August 28, 1964 issue of Life announcing "The Beatles: They're Here Again," a 1965 edition of Rev. David A. Noebel's controversial pamphlet Communism, Hypnotism and the Beatles, a first-edition Yellow Submarine souvenir special from 1968, and contemporary coverage of Lennon's tragic death in December 1980. Other highlights include an extensive assortment of Paul McCartney World Tour and New World Tour souvenir programs, several accompanied by original concert ticket stubs; vintage Beatles portrait collections, an array of Rolling Stone cover features, and collectible issues of Time, Newsweek, People, and Life. Additional pieces include Linda McCartney photographic calendars, promotional press photographs, sheet music, and commemorative publications documenting the group's remarkable influence on popular music and culture. A diverse and substantial assemblage of Beatles-related printed material, offering a fascinating visual history of the Fab Four from the British Invasion through decades of solo achievements and enduring worldwide popularity. Includes: 1. 16 Magazine - The Beatles’ Whole True Story, 1966 (VG) 2. 1995 Govinda Gallery Exhibition Invitation - Photographer Bob Gruen, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sometime in NYC, 1995 (NM) 3. Bass Player - “Paul!” Paul McCartney and his ‘63 Höfner bass, with newspaper clipping, Aug 1995 (VG) 4. Beatles Round the World - “Beatles Invasion,” published by Acme News, Stockholm feature, Winter 1964 (NM) 5. Billboard Magazine - George Harrison, the Century Award, Dec 5, 1982 (VG+) 6. CD Review - Beatles cover feature, “Fifth Beatle Solved,” Nov 1995 (NRF) 7. Communism, Hypnotism and the Beatles - Pamphlet by Rev. David A. Noebel, Christian Crusade Publications, collectible 2nd edition, 1965 (VG) 8. Daily News - “DJ McCartney Keeps It Light,” about the Oobu Joobu radio special, June 28, 1995 (NM) 9. Daily News - 12-page retrospective insert commemorating John Lennon, clean, Dec 10, 1980 (VG) 10. Daily News - 12-page Lennon funeral special insert, Yoko focus, clean, Dec 10, 1980 (VG) 11. Entertainment Magazine - John Lennon, 10th anniversary of his death, Nov 30, 1990 (VG) 12. First Golden Beatles Book - Sheet music, catalog #2035, 1965 (VG) 13. Go Publishing NY - Inside story of Yellow Submarine, 32-page souvenir special, collectible 1st edition, 1968 (NM) 14. Good Day Sunshine Magazine - Official souvenir program, 1994 Beatles Convention NY, scribble on cover, otherwise good, 1994 (NM) 15. Guitar World Vol. 13 - “McCartney, the Beatles and Beyond,” attached disk mint, Holiday 2010 (NRF) 16. Hits Issue 142 - Paul McCartney tour dates, May 29, 1989 (NRF) 17. Life Magazine - “The Beatles: They’re Here Again,” Aug 28, 1964 (NRF) 18. Life Magazine - “The Days in the Lives of the Beatles,” Sept 13, 1968 (G) 19. Life Magazine - Remembering John Lennon 25 Years Later, first edition, first printing, price sticker on cover, 2005 (NRF) 20. Life Magazine - Reunion special, “The Beatles from Yesterday to Today,” Dec 11, 1995 (VG) 21. Linda McCartney Calendar - Friends of the Earth, 1991 (NRF) 22. Linda McCartney Postcard Calendar (copy 1) - 1960s musicians, 1993 (NM) 23. Linda McCartney Postcard Calendar (copy 2) - 1960s musicians, 1993 (NM) 24. Liverpool Productions - Paul McCartney New World Tour, Spring 1993 (NRF) 25. The Long and Winding Road - An intimate guide to the Beatles by Friedman and Fairfax, 1995 (NRF) 26. MOJO - Inside the Beatles’ 1964 tour (goes with the CD), Sept 2004 (NRF) 27. Musician - George Harrison, Traveling Wilburys feature, Mar 1990 (VG) 28. Musician - “The McCartney Nobody Knows,” Sept 1991 (VG) 29. New and Improved Fab Magazine - From Wow Inc., July/Aug 1993 (VG) 30. New York Times - The Fab Four, compilation of historic newspaper pages, 2009 (NRF) 31. Newsweek - “Meet the Beatles,” Oct 23, 1995 (G+) 32. Newsweek - John Lennon death special report, Dec 22, 1980 (VG) 33. Original Beatles Individual Portraits - Full color, 1969 (G-) 34. Paul McCartney New World Tour Program - With ticket stubs, Giants Stadium, Friday, June 11, 1993 (NRF) 35. Paul McCartney New World Tour Program - With ticket stubs, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, June 13, 1993 (NRF) 36. Paul McCartney New World Tour Program - Souvenir concert program, 1993 (NRF) 37. Paul McCartney New World Tour Progra

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RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music
Thursday, December 17
10:00 PM
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03031 Amherst, United States
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