Darny
May 22, 2003, 08:55 AM
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You know the name? Look up the five-figure number May 22 2003
Mark Hookham, Daily Post
BEATLES fans have seen the value of autographed photos rocket by 153pc in the last five years, it was revealed last night.
Signed photos of the iconic band have topped an index of the world's 100 most traded and wanted signatures.
A Beatles photo signed by Paul, John, George and Ringo has increased in value from £4,950 to £12,500 in the last five years, while their collective autograph, ranked joint second in the index, has jumped from £2,750 to £7,500.
Individual signatures of the four band members also make it into the top 100 list compiled by stamp dealers Stanley Gibbons - though John Lennon's name is £1,725 more valuable than his writing partner McCartney's.
The top performing signature in the last five years was George Harrison, whose death last year led to his autograph jumping from £175 to £1,250.
Stanley Gibbons director Paul Fraser said: "The Beatles get international coverage and therefore have a worldwide appeal. The first signature we ever sold was a Beatles album sleeve which went for £45. A signed Sergeant Pepper album sleeve, however, has recently sold for £40,000.
"George was seen as a quiet Beatle and didn't do a lot of signing in his later years. Now he has died the value of his autograph has shot up."
You know the name? Look up the five-figure number May 22 2003
Mark Hookham, Daily Post
BEATLES fans have seen the value of autographed photos rocket by 153pc in the last five years, it was revealed last night.
Signed photos of the iconic band have topped an index of the world's 100 most traded and wanted signatures.
A Beatles photo signed by Paul, John, George and Ringo has increased in value from £4,950 to £12,500 in the last five years, while their collective autograph, ranked joint second in the index, has jumped from £2,750 to £7,500.
Individual signatures of the four band members also make it into the top 100 list compiled by stamp dealers Stanley Gibbons - though John Lennon's name is £1,725 more valuable than his writing partner McCartney's.
The top performing signature in the last five years was George Harrison, whose death last year led to his autograph jumping from £175 to £1,250.
Stanley Gibbons director Paul Fraser said: "The Beatles get international coverage and therefore have a worldwide appeal. The first signature we ever sold was a Beatles album sleeve which went for £45. A signed Sergeant Pepper album sleeve, however, has recently sold for £40,000.
"George was seen as a quiet Beatle and didn't do a lot of signing in his later years. Now he has died the value of his autograph has shot up."