Fab Four autographs are going under the hammer: Beatles memorabilia from Southend gig in the early Sixties among auction items

ROCKERS of a bygone era will be in seventh heaven as Beatles memorabilia and a rare guitar go under the hammer on Saturday.

Stacey’s Auctioneers in Rayleigh is holding a “Rock & Retro” day which will see four authenticated Beatles autographs obtained in May, 1963 after the Fab Four’s gig at the old Odeon in Southend, go under the hammer.

They are estimated to fetch up to £500, but could go for a lot more as the Liverpool band’s memorabilia, especially signed items, has rocketed in value in recent years, particularly since the deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison.

A Beatles “Another Christmas Record” flexi disc is among the lots, along with a signed Beatles postcard by John Lennon’s Aunt Mimi, who brought him up after the death of his mother Julia, with printed signatures of the Beatles to the front.

There is also another postcard signed by Louise Harrison, George’s mother.

Stacey’s auctioneer and valuer Rob Smee said: “We have various signed pictures of the Beatles, some are authenticated and some not.

“The Beatles signed a lot of stuff themselves, particularly in the early days, but there were also a lot which were printed or signed by members of their entourage, so it’s great to get some with provenance which proves their authenticity.”

At the same auction, a 1960/61 Fender Stratocaster in red with white scratch plate and complete with vintage Jennings hard case is likely to go for up to £5,000. Fender Stratocaster guitars are among the most revered in rock and were used by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and David Gilmour, of Pink Floyd.

By: Christine Sexton

Source: Clacton Gazette

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