2 Beatles Signed Photograph by Astrid Kircherr

Exceptional, early original vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photograph of the Beatles by Astrid Kircherr, taken in November 1962, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "John Lennon, xxx," "Paul McCartney, xxx," "George Harrison," and "Ringo Starr, xxx," with an inscription in the corner penned in another hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing (heaviest to the bottom), and dampstaining to the signed side, slightly affecting Lennon's and McCartney's signatures. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from noted Beatles experts Frank Caiazzo and Perry Cox, who notes: "The autographs were obtained at the Queen's Theater, Blackpool, Lancashire, England on either July 21st 1963 or August 4th 1963."

Taken during the ‘Chair Sessions’ in Astrid Kirchherr’s studio in Hamburg in early November 1962, this classic image shows the four members of the Beatles dressed in sharp suits: John takes a seat on an ornate, throne-like chair; Paul relaxes on the floor in front; George strikes a serious pose, his back turned to the group; and Ringo stands tall with his hands in his pockets. Kirchherr is credited with introducing the Beatles to their ‘mop top’ hairstyle, and Beatles historian Mark Lewishohn has described her influence on the band as 'immeasurable.'