ORIGINAL and ULTRA RARE NOVEMBER 4, 1963 ' ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE ' CONCERT PROGRAM AND TICKET! This is only the 2nd such program I have ever offered, and the very first offering of the ticket! ---55 Years ago......: ‘John uttered the words heard throughout all of England! ...."For our last number, I’d like to ask your help. Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And for the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry" ORIGINAL, VERY RARE AND VERY HISTORIC VINTAGE NOVEMBER 4, 1963 " ROYAL PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MOTHER " CONCERT PROGRAM AND TICKET WHICH FEATURED THE BEATLES AND OTHERS! THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST HISTORIC EVENINGS IN BEATLES HISTORY AS IT CERTAINLY CROWNED THEM THE " KINGS OF ENGLAND " INDEED! WHAT A TRULY FANTASTIC ITEM THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY SIGNIFICANT TO BEATLES HISTORY. ALTHOUGH PERFORMING FOR THE QUEEN, THIS VERY NIGHT WAS THE MOMENT THE BEATLES COMPLETELY SOLIDIFIED THEMSELVES THE KINGS OF ENGLAND AND SOON THE MUSICAL WORLD FOR ALL TIME! THIS IS INDEED, THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM AND TICKET FOR THE BEATLES " ROYAL PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MOTHER "! THEY PERFORMED ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACTS THAT EVENING, BUT THE COMPLETELY WERE THE MAIN EVENT AND TOTALLY AWED THE CROWD INCLUDING ALL THE DIGNITARIES PRESENT. THIS WAS THE FAMOUS NIGHT WHERE JOHN LENNON UTTERED THOSE NOW FAMOUS WORDS, : ‘For our last number, I’d like to ask your help. Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And for the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry…’ THE PROGRAM IS ADORNED WITH BEAUTIFUL RAISED LETTER FRONT BLACK PRINT. THE ROYAL COAT OF ARMS SEAL IS IN GOLD RAISED FOIL PRINT AT THE TOP! THIS PROGRAM IS IN GREAT VG++ CONDITION WITH SOME OF THE NORMAL HANDLING and LIGHT SOILING NOTED ON THE COVER. SOME TYPICAL BENDS TO THE EDGES WITH SOME VERY LIGHT AGE MELLOWING. THE BLUE STRING TASSEL IS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH IT'S TWO BEAUTIFUL INTENDED FRAYED ENDS. INSIDE ARE MANY ARTICLES CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF THE ANNUAL EVENT ALONG WITH THE SHOW'S BILLINGS AND ACTS. THE BEATLES WERE ACT NUMBER 7 AND ARE PHOTOGRAPHED ON PAGE 23. THEY ARE ALSO MENTIONED AGAIN ON A FULL PAGE EMI ARTICLE ON PAGE 44. THE PROGRAM HAS 56 PAGES AND IS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH NO MISSING PAGES OR WRITING, NO TAPE, ETC.. ALSO PERFORMING OF NOTE THAT EVENING WERE TOMMY STEELE, MARLENE DIETRICH AND WILFRED BRAMBELL (who famously played " Paul's Grandfather " in A Hard Days' Night!) I CAN'T IMAGINE A MORE IMPORTANT OR MORE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BEATLES CONCERT PROGRAM THAN THIS ONE. THERE WERE THE BEATLES BEFORE THIS NIGHT, AND THE BEATLES AFTER. IT'S A DEFINITE TIME-STAMP MOMENT IN THEIR INCREDIBLE CAREER! SIZE IS 8.25" X 11.5" APPROXIMATELY. THE TASSELS HAVE PULLED THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE SPINES IN ABOUT 1/4" RESTING ON THE INTERIOR PAGE BULK WHICH IS VERY NORMAL INDEED FOR THIS ONE. I HAVEN'T HAD ONE OF THESE TO OFFER IN MANY YEARS. I'M GLAD TO OFFER SUCH A GREAT EXAMPLE NOW! ALL INTERIOR PAGES ARE CLEAN! ***ALSO INCLUDED HERE IS THE INCREDIBLY RARE 6 1/8" X 5 5/8" TICKET TO THE EVENT! STUNNING CARD STOCK NUMBERED TICKET WITH AN OFFICIAL STAMPING ON THE REVERSE. TICKET IS A NICE VG+ WITH SOME HANDLING AND SOME CREASING THAT IS NOT TOO BAD. BACK HAS NO PRINT OTHER THAN THE OFFICIAL STAMPING. THIS IS THE PATRON SECTION. THE USHER SECTION WAS TAKEN OFF AT THE PERFORATED LEFT EDGE. AGAIN, THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY RARE TICKET TO THE EVENT AND IS INCLUDED WITH THE PROGRAM!!*** Payment & Shipping We accept payment via PayPal - payment should be made within 7 days of auction end. Buyer must days of auction end. $12.00 Shipping to the United States $27.00 Shipping to Canada $37.00 Shipping to other select approved locations $22.00 First Class Mail International to approved locations Buy With Confidence Hello to my fellow Beatles fans and collectors, and to all other music collectors! As author and co-author of eight editions of the official Beatles records and memorabilia reference/price guides since 1983, my published works on the subject of Beatles collecting have become the standard reference throughout the world. I am recognized as one of the few leading authorities on the collecting of the Beatles as well as one of the world’s leading dealers in Beatles collectibles. I am also a major contributor to dozens of other publications, magazines, and books. I have gained respect worldwide for my knowledge and expertise in Beatles collectibles, as well as other major artists. I am honored to serve you on eBay since 1997 – it is, by far, my main venue for buying and selling. With me, your satisfaction is guaranteed! Happy collecting to all!.......Perry Cox
