BEATLES MAGAZINE: BEATLES ADDRESS BOOK HITS AUCTION IN COTSWOLDS

Saturday, 27 December 2025

BEATLES ADDRESS BOOK HITS AUCTION IN COTSWOLDS

A miniature address book featuring the complete set of Beatles autographs is scheduled for auction near Bristol in the coming days.

Originally produced as a promotional souvenir for a 1960s Italian eatery, the book was snatched up by a quick-thinking waitress when the Fab Four unexpectedly arrived for a meal.

The encounter took place at Oddi’s Restaurant on Goldhawk Road in Shepherd’s Bush, a West London spot conveniently located near the former BBC Television Centre. According to family lore, the band had just finished a BBC performance when they stopped in to eat, leading the waitress to ask for their signatures on the closest item she could find.

Decades later, this unique piece of memorabilia is headed to the Wotton Auction Rooms for a two-day sale on December 30 and 31.

Despite its small size—measuring only 10cm x 7cm—the front page clearly displays the names of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The back of the book is embossed with the restaurant’s original address and phone number, marking it as a relic of a venue once popular with celebrities.

Auction house managing director Joseph Trinder describes the find as a "fabulous piece of British music history," estimating its value between £800 and £1,200, though its historical significance could drive the price even higher.