NEWS 'Holy grail' of Beatles' rarities, signed on train to DC concert, up for auction
All four members of the Beatles signed this promotional copy of “Meet the Beatles” for George Harrison’s sister, while traveling by train to the band’s first U.S. concert, on Feb. 11, 1964. (Courtesy RR Auction)
While the most casual music fan knows The Beatles first live appearance in the United States was Feb. 9, 1964, on the Ed Sullivan show, some aren’t aware their first U.S. concert was two days later at the Washington Coliseum.
Now, a piece of Beatles memorabilia, being hailed as the “holy grail” of collectibles is up for auction: A “Meet the Beatles” promotional album, signed by all four band members for guitarist George Harrison’s older sister, Louise, as they traveled by train from New York City to D.C. on Feb. 11, for that evening’s show in Northeast D.C.
“They couldn’t fly because there was so much snow in Washington — eight inches — so they had to take a train,” said Bobby Livingston, executive vice president of RR Auction, which is conducting an online auction of the album.
Source: wtop.com
