Wikipedia’s definition of a WANTED POSTER
A wanted poster (or wanted sign) is a poster distributed to let the public know of a person whom authorities wish to apprehend. They generally include a picture of the person, either a photograph when one is available or of a facial composite image produced by the police.
My definition is slightly different – To me as a collector the definition is more accurately reflected by- is it a poster that I WANTED FOR THE COLLECTION!!!
A collector friend of mine in France who specializes in collecting signed Beatles-related photos got me into the additional obsession of collecting signed posters of the Beatles by the photographers who took the photos of either the group or of the solo Beatles and members of their families.
A couple of years ago acting on the great advice of my friend in France, I was able to acquire this signed print by the late photographer, Richard Avedon on eBay!
A close-up of Avedon’s signature
A signed photo by the late French photographer Henri Pessar. This photo was obtained through my friend in France who is also a member of this blog. Pessar is the photographer who shot some of the photos of John and Yoko socializing with artist Salvador Dali.
A Henry Pessar Poster that my friend in France sent me:
Kieron “Spud” Patrick Murphy
A signed and numbered Imagine session photo I also acquired from my French collector friend. The photograph was taken by the late photographer Spud Murphy who passed away in 2020 and was taken at the Imagine sessions at Tittenhurst Park in Ascot. From the content of the photo it was apparent that John knew the Imagine album would be a roaring success:
A son of John Lennon and a son of Paul McCartney signed posters
A signed poster from Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl of the Ghost of a Saber-Tooth Tiger:
A signed tour poster from 2013 of James McCartney
I was able to attend the New Haven show by James McCartney on May 21st, 2013:
One of my favorite signed posters in my collection is a signed photo of John Lennon and the early Beatles in the Top Ten Club in Germany taken by noted German photographer, Peter Brüchmann. I bought this photo on Ebay several years ago!
Through the recommendation of noted German collector, Thorsten Knublauch I was able to obtain one copy of a limited edition poster that was issued in honor of the Kaiserkeller club where the Beatles played some gigs at. The poster was signed by Kaiserkeller owner, Bruno Koschmider aka Bruno Kochschmider, Tony Sheridan who the Beatles backed and with whom they recorded the “My Bonnie” single with, Pete Best, the drummer who was soon to be replaced by Ringo Starr, and E. Ross who was the designer of the poster. According to Thorsten there may be less than 100 of these signed posters in circulation.
Buzz
God, you collection is so diverse and interesting…must be worth a fortune. These photos are amazing…love seeing them. Thanks, John. Keep it coming!
Thank you Laurie for the kind words. I hope the readers of this blog will check out your wonderful book about the Beatles at Shea Stadium-Top of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium 1965
by Laurie Jacobson Published Aug 1, 2022 by Backbeat. It is a wonderful well-reseached book that helps to preserve another precious event in popular culture history. All of your books are always welcome in my house!!!
Way, WAY, way cool collection!
Love it!
Congratulations on acquiring these gems.
Thanks for the comments Anthony. People do not realize that collecting at times can be hard work. Not only in the task of finding items that one is looking for, but in finding the items for the price that one is willing to pay. Sometimes you are able to find a great bargain and at other times you may also find yourself in a situation you need to overpay to secure a long sought-after item. I often get accused of being rich to afford some of these items (I am NOT). It is simply that it is my favorite hobby and I do enjoy spending on my collection. For that, I do not apologize! It makes me happy!