LYNBROOK, N.Y. – A 1966 U.S. concert tour program signed by all four Beatles, a selection of mid-20th century dummy models from the renowned ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and a pair of Eames leather benches from the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair will be sold March 19 by Philip Weiss Auctions.
They’re just some of the 700-plus lots that will come up for bid starting at 10 a.m. Eastern time in Philip Weiss Auctions’ showroom, at 74 Merrick Road. The auction will feature militaria, World’s Fair collectibles, rock ’n’ roll, historical items, advertising and Hollywood memorabilia.
Absentee and Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com.
Beatles merchandise continues to attract huge attention at auction, where items sometimes fetch dizzying prices. In addition to the U.S. concert tour program, titled “Beatles (U.S.A.) Ltd.” (above) and signed on the cover by the group (estimate: $25,000-$30,000), the sale will also feature a Beatles at Shea Stadium concert movie poster (with The Three Stooges) and a lobby card set from their smash 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night.
Edgar Bergen (1903-1978) was an American actor, comedian and radio performer, best known for ventriloquism and the characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He was also the father of actress Candice Bergen.
The pair of leather benches from the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City would be an expected top lot even if they weren’t made by the renowned Mid-Century Modern designers Charles and Ray Eames. But they were, a fact that only elevates the benches’ cache and desirability.
For details contact Philip Weiss Auctions at 516-594-0731 or email Phil@WeissAuctions.com.
