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Beatles autographs cut out with scissors could make more than a snip at auction

 |  By Kendal Cooper

Even if you cut up your Beatles autographs they’re still worth a small fortune!

It may look a little haphazard but these John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr autographs are genuine and could achieve close to £1,000 at auction.

They have been cut out from one autograph book and taped on to other pages. Nevertheless, Hansons’ music consultant Claire Howell, who can spot a fake Beatles autograph at 10 paces, has confirmed they are real.

The client told us: “These are my Beatles autographs which I obtained when I met them on October 15, 1963 when they played a concert in the Caird Hall, Dundee.  I won a competition to meet them.”

The autographs, lot 38, estimate £600-£800, will be offered in Hansons’ September 15 Music and Film Auction.

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Entries invited for the next Music and Film sale. Email: [email protected]

Free music memorabilia and musical instrument valuations will be held at Hansons, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, on September 27, 11am-3pm. To book, email: [email protected]