Incredibly rare Beatles lot dating back to a crucial time of transition in their career. The Beatles stopped touring after their Summer US tour in 1966. In late 1966, they regrouped at EMI Studios in London to begin recording what would become the ground breaking Sgt Pepper album. The fact that they stopped touring and were working on their masterpiece was unknown to their fans who were itching to see their idols. One such fan in the US wrote to their manager Brian Epstein, asking if the group had plans to tour the US in 1967 as they had the three previous years. On April 11, 1967, Epstein’s assistant Peter Brown (yes, the same Peter Brown mentioned in The Ballad of John & Yoko) sent this signed letter to the fan on Epstein’s behalf. In the letter, Brown mentions that the group has no plans to visit the US in 1967 but that The Beatles “have been very busy recording new tracks for an album which will shortly be issued throughout the world.” The album of course is the Sgt Pepper album. Brown goes on to share Epstein’s personal thoughts on the upcoming album, writing, “In Mr. Epstein’s opinion, it is one of the most interesting and greatest of all their records”. Just weeks later in early June the album would be released and the world would never be the same. And just months later, the beloved Brian Epstein would be dead. In addition to the letter’s incredible content is the historic date that it was sent. It is dated April 11, 1967, which is the date that Paul came up with the concept for the Magical Mystery Tour project on his flight back to London fr the US. Included in this lot is the letter, the original mailing envelope and one of Peter Brown’s personal business cards. A look so included is a signed certificate of authenticity with a lifetime guarantee. Do not miss the opportunity to own these historic museum quality items! I’ve been selling Beatles memorabilia for 20 years and have done business with major auction houses throughout the world. I have only positive feedback, so bid with confidence. Low opening bid and reasonable reserve … happy bidding!