A genuine Charlie Gracie signature for sale on a concert programme for one of his concert shows later in her career.

For Merseybeat fans this was a big show in 1992 entitled ‘Operation Big Beat’ and featured other North American rock and roll artists (Frankie Ford, Jack Scott and Johnny Preston).

The Searchers, and The Swingin’ Blue Jeans also appear on the bill.

The autograph’s are in black pen on the front page.

The full set of signatures belong to :

- Charlie Gracie

- Frankie Ford

- Jack Scott

- Johnny Preston

The autographed concert programme itself has been stored brilliantly and is presented in excellent condition. (Faint signs of storage and handling)

This item was recently sold at auction as part of an autograph collection job lot.

Gerrards Auctions - 13th April 2023 - part of Lot 1393

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gerrards-auction-rooms/catalogue-id-srger10312/lot-87129f63-b741-4652-8e07-afdb01410d5f

References : (Copy and paste)

1. An article on the life and career of Charlie Gracie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Gracie

2. An article on the life and career of Frankie Ford

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Ford

3. An article on the life and career of Johnny Preston

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Preston

4. An article on the life and career of Jack Scott

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Scott_(singer)

A rare opportunity to purchase an authentic signature from a set of legendary performers !

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