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Beatles' Pre-Fame Card: A £25k Time Capsule
11 Nov
Summary
- A 1961 Cavern Club membership card signed by early Beatles is for sale.
- The card features 21 signatures from before the band achieved fame.
- It was sent from Liverpool to a teenage girl in New York.
A unique piece of Beatles memorabilia, a 1961 Cavern Club membership card signed multiple times by the band before their global fame, has surfaced. The card, valued at £24,950, offers a rare glimpse into the early days of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and original drummer Pete Best. These signatures were collected when the band members were between 18 and 20 years old.
Sent from Liverpool to a teenage girl in Endwell, New York, by a pen pal, the booklet showcases extensive autographing. Lennon and McCartney each signed twice, with Lennon humorously adding "again" and McCartney noting "once again." Pete Best, who was later replaced by Ringo Starr, signed the card an astonishing 16 times, with one inscription marking "the final time."
Memorabilia specialists describe the card as one-of-a-kind, noting that multiple signatures from the early Beatles are exceptionally rare. The immense signing by Pete Best was reportedly in response to the girl stating he was her favorite. This detail highlights the intense fan loyalty, even evidenced by a protest at the Cavern Club when Ringo Starr replaced Best.
