Beatles ORIG US 1968 " THE BEATLES " BY HUNTER DAVIES BOOK SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:38659989 | Modified Item: No |
| Artist/Band: Beatles | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Industry: Music | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Genre: Rock & Pop |
VINTAGE 1968 US FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING HARD COVER CLASSIC, " THE BEATLES " BOOK BY HUNTER DAVIES SIGNED and INSCRIBED BEAUTIFULLY BY THE AUTHOR! INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL CONDITION DUST JACKET WHICH IS SO VERY HARD TO FIND IN GREAT SHAPE! THIS U.S. EDITION WAS THE FIRST GLOBAL RELEASE FOR THIS CLASSIC BOOK!
Indeed, a steller example of this very first USA printing edition! In fact, it is the true first global appearance of Hunter Davies' classic book. In nice VG+ condition... overall and it is bears a truly great full name signature and inscription with a date and venue, e.g., "Chicago Oct. 1968". Note Mr. Hunter added a mustache to his traditional early smiley doodle! ==================MORE INFO ABOUT THIS GREAT BOOK! ......THE BEATLES by Hunter Davies. True World First Edition, True First Printing USA hardcover edition signed by Hunter Davies in October 1968. Published and released by McGraw-Hill on August 17, 1968 - BEFORE the U.K. edition by Heinemann on September 30, 1968 - to thwart two competing USA biographies, "The Beatles: The Real Story" by Julian Frost, published by G.P. Putnam - and "The Beatles" by Anthony Scaduto, published by Signet. The USA edition is the true first appearance of Davies' book - as McGraw-Hill outbid eight other publishers for $160, 000 - (equivalent to $1.23 million in 2021 dollars) - for US publishing rights.Indeed, it has been signed by Hunter Davies and inscribed, "To Jim with many thanks for everything - Hunter Davies, Chicago, Oct. 1968" on yellow flyleaf in blue ink, accompanied by a drawn caricature smiley face traditional from Davies' early period. He added a mustache customized for the recipient as well. Later Davies' signatures do not include the drawing.First issue dust jacket, which represents up to 60% of a book's value to collectors - is in VG+ to ++ condition, with minor dimpling and edge wear, tiny flake color loss in upper right and lower left corner of front panel and bottom spine edge, small crimp upper back panel corners, proper age mellowing. Rare in complete condition as most surviving dust jackets from 1968 are tattered, brittle and yellowed - with chunks of paper missing or with the original $6.95 price-clipped.
First printing book is in VG+ condition, with a light water stain top left inside front cover yellow pastedown with minor waviness to top corners of last 60 pages. Book is also larger and heavier than the U.K. edition, measuring 7 x 9 1/4, 358 pages, 2 lbs., with dust jacket in mylar protector, upon which a "Signed by Author" sticker has been applied to the protector and NOT on the jacket itself. Signature guaranteed authentic. This signed book will be accompanied with my letter of authenticity. (***Will be packed securely in strong boxing to insure safe arrival.***) Payment & ShippingWe accept payment via PayPal - payment should be made within 7 days of auction end. Buyer must contact me within 4 days of auction end.$10.00 Shipping to the United States $29.00 Shipping to Canada$39.00 Shipping to other select approved locations $24.00 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
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Indeed, a steller example of this very first USA printing edition! In fact, it is the true first global appearance of Hunter Davies' classic book. In nice VG+ condition... overall and it is bears a truly great full name signature and inscription with a date and venue, e.g., "Chicago Oct. 1968". Note Mr. Hunter added a mustache to his traditional early smiley doodle! ==================MORE INFO ABOUT THIS GREAT BOOK! ......THE BEATLES by Hunter Davies. True World First Edition, True First Printing USA hardcover edition signed by Hunter Davies in October 1968. Published and released by McGraw-Hill on August 17, 1968 - BEFORE the U.K. edition by Heinemann on September 30, 1968 - to thwart two competing USA biographies, "The Beatles: The Real Story" by Julian Frost, published by G.P. Putnam - and "The Beatles" by Anthony Scaduto, published by Signet. The USA edition is the true first appearance of Davies' book - as McGraw-Hill outbid eight other publishers for $160, 000 - (equivalent to $1.23 million in 2021 dollars) - for US publishing rights.Indeed, it has been signed by Hunter Davies and inscribed, "To Jim with many thanks for everything - Hunter Davies, Chicago, Oct. 1968" on yellow flyleaf in blue ink, accompanied by a drawn caricature smiley face traditional from Davies' early period. He added a mustache customized for the recipient as well. Later Davies' signatures do not include the drawing.First issue dust jacket, which represents up to 60% of a book's value to collectors - is in VG+ to ++ condition, with minor dimpling and edge wear, tiny flake color loss in upper right and lower left corner of front panel and bottom spine edge, small crimp upper back panel corners, proper age mellowing. Rare in complete condition as most surviving dust jackets from 1968 are tattered, brittle and yellowed - with chunks of paper missing or with the original $6.95 price-clipped.
First printing book is in VG+ condition, with a light water stain top left inside front cover yellow pastedown with minor waviness to top corners of last 60 pages. Book is also larger and heavier than the U.K. edition, measuring 7 x 9 1/4, 358 pages, 2 lbs., with dust jacket in mylar protector, upon which a "Signed by Author" sticker has been applied to the protector and NOT on the jacket itself. Signature guaranteed authentic. This signed book will be accompanied with my letter of authenticity. (***Will be packed securely in strong boxing to insure safe arrival.***) Payment & ShippingWe accept payment via PayPal - payment should be made within 7 days of auction end. Buyer must contact me within 4 days of auction end.$10.00 Shipping to the United States $29.00 Shipping to Canada$39.00 Shipping to other select approved locations $24.00 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
00688
