An online auction selling The Beatles-related memorabilia includes handbills from when The Beatles performed in Mansfield in 1963.
The Fab Four played twice in Mansfield, first as part of Helen Shapiro's tour and then again a month later alongside Tommy Roe and Chris Montez just before Beatlemania took hold in the UK.
Tracks Auctions, one of the world's leading dealers in The Beatles autographs and memorabilia, is hosting an auction from Friday, September 27 for a duration of ten days.
An original handbill that was issued to promote The Beatles performance as a support act on the bill of the Helen Shapiro Show.
The concert took place at the Granada, Mansfield on February 23, 1963.
The handbill measures 14cm x 28cm (5.5 inches x 11 inches).
It has been folded leaving a vertical crease through the centre.
According to its listing, there is some light wear to the edges. The condition is very good.
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000.
An original handbill that was issued to promote The Beatles performance as a support act on the bill of the Chris Montez/Tommy Roe Show.
The concert took place at the Granada, Mansfield, March 26 in 1963.
The Beatles played a six song set that featured ‘Love Me Do’, ‘Misery’, ‘A Taste Of Honey’, ‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’, ‘Please Please Me’, and ‘I Saw Her Standing There’. The handbill measures 14cm x 28cm (5.5 inches x 11 inches).
There is a small section in the lower right corner missing and a small tear to the lower left corner, according to its listing.
Minor tape staining to three corners. The condition is very good.
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000.
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