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"In Their Own Right." Ask for "Ron."
Having been a buyer and seller of Beatles memorabilia, I was/am fairly well-connected, to this day, with other Beatles memorabilia (and authentication) professionals. I once worked closely with Frank Caiazzo in the 90s (Caiazzo is held to be the foremost authenticator for the Beatles signatures and authenticates for auction houses and rare finds), and we had a long association. I also worked with Tom Fontaine, an extremely well-versed buyer, and seller of the Beatles and entertainment memorabilia.
Frank made me aware of a source at the Soho, London office for MPL Productions, the name of a young lady who was McCartney's right-hand person at the time. I wrote a rather heartfelt and apparently appealing letter requesting something signed by Paul, and my words were well received. Some months later, I received a letter (included), advising me "they" would be sending something my way. Months after that, the envelope from Soho and the card arrived.
This sale package includes the card, the envelope from Soho (pictured), and the letter advising me Paul would sign something for me. Altogether this constitutes unquestionable authenticity and ideal provenance. This one came right from the source!
I've come as close to actual colors as possible. I've adjusted the contrast, sharpness, gamma, etc., to get the photo spot on. I'm using my phone to take these photos.
Any questions, feel free to call.
A SECOND SHOT OF THE CARD FOR COLOR COMPARISON.
Back Of Card
Because I used my phone's camera, I wanted to make the card as viewable as possible. I've included this video, scanning the card features for additional access.
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The letter I received from MPL Productions in London told me something signed by Paul would be forthcoming. I was absolutely shocked.
This correspondence provides unquestionable authenticity for the card and demonstrates its origin was MPL in Soho. It will function as all the provenance to substantiate the card came from McCartney.
The lower right, on the back of the card, identifies it as used in MPL Communications Limited, and also points out that Paul's photo was taken by Linda Mccartney.
The card, which (in and of itself) is almost impossible to find (Google it!), was used by the McCartneys in communications with friends and entertainment-related matters.
The Envelope The Card Arrived In
BELOW: The LOWER-LEFT CORNER has a fold.
I wanted to make you aware of this fact.
NOTE: There are NO RETURNS or REFUNDS. Associated provenance carves authenticity in stone. This was signed by Paul and sent by his people in Soho, London. The card is as good as "signed-in-person." The associated paperwork assures re-sale-ability.
$3750.00
(224) 567-2222
Between 9AM & 10pm. Say your calling about Paul Card. Ask for Ron.
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