Fantastically rare, historically significant Beatles album—a
gift from Harrison to the doctor who made the Ed Sullivan Show debut
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Description
Meet the Beatles album given to Dr. Jules Gordon for tending to
George Harrison's sore throat prior to their appearance on the Ed
Sullivan Show, beautifully signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Light
edge toning, an inch-long separation to bottom edge, and chipping to
spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a
notarized affidavit from Dr. Gordon's son, in part: "In February of
1964, my father, Dr. Jules Gordon, treated George Harrison of the
Beatles at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Dr. Gordon was the house
doctor at the Plaza Hotel from 1942 until 1985. In his appreciation, Mr.
Harrison gave to my father, Dr. Gordon, a Meet the Beatles album
containing the signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
and himself. My father gave me this signed album as a gift in the time
period between February 8th and 10th, 1964." Also accompanied by full
letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA, Roger Epperson/REAL, and Tracks.
The Beatles made their legendary first live appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964—in the New York Times the day before, Thomas Buckley described George's ailment: 'Mr. Harrison, who is known as the quiet Beatle, awoke yesterday with a sore throat. He was treated by Dr. Jules Gordon, used a vaporizer and rejoined his colleagues at the studio late in the afternoon. 'I should be perfect for tomorrow,' he said.' More recently, Neil Aspinall reflected on the situation: 'George had tonsillitis and didn't go to rehearsals for The Ed Sullivan Show. I stood in for him so that they could mark where everyone would stand, and I had a guitar strapped round me.' In addition to its direct association with the Beatles' groundbreaking moment, this album is a true autographic rarity—only a handful of signed Meet the Beatles are known to exist, and fully signed US-release albums are far less common than their UK counterparts, comprising around ten percent of those known. While the true impact of the Fab Four's debut is difficult to quantify, the Ed Sullivan Show broadcast is unquestionably one of the most important—perhaps the most important—events in pop cultural history, and the significance of this album's in relation to that performance makes it one of the finest items we have ever encountered. RR Auction COA.: Starting Bid: $10,000 .
The Beatles made their legendary first live appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964—in the New York Times the day before, Thomas Buckley described George's ailment: 'Mr. Harrison, who is known as the quiet Beatle, awoke yesterday with a sore throat. He was treated by Dr. Jules Gordon, used a vaporizer and rejoined his colleagues at the studio late in the afternoon. 'I should be perfect for tomorrow,' he said.' More recently, Neil Aspinall reflected on the situation: 'George had tonsillitis and didn't go to rehearsals for The Ed Sullivan Show. I stood in for him so that they could mark where everyone would stand, and I had a guitar strapped round me.' In addition to its direct association with the Beatles' groundbreaking moment, this album is a true autographic rarity—only a handful of signed Meet the Beatles are known to exist, and fully signed US-release albums are far less common than their UK counterparts, comprising around ten percent of those known. While the true impact of the Fab Four's debut is difficult to quantify, the Ed Sullivan Show broadcast is unquestionably one of the most important—perhaps the most important—events in pop cultural history, and the significance of this album's in relation to that performance makes it one of the finest items we have ever encountered. RR Auction COA.: Starting Bid: $10,000 .
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