First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Number 84 of 100 'preview' or review copies, numbered in roman numerals and not part of the standard edition of 1,750. Signed by Tony Sheridan, Gunter Zint and Ulf Kruger. Original quarter black faux leather with photographic Beatles designs on cloth to the boards, titles blind stamped to the spine and upper board. Illustrated profusely with black and white and colour photographs throughout. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean and bright throughout. Housed in the white slipcase used only for the 100 preview copies, which has some dustiness and marking and a short split to the top edge. Also included are a vintage Beatles 'gingerbread topper' and commemorative stamp sheets.
Signed by Tony Sheridan, Gunter Zint and Ulf Kruger on the limitation page. An homage to The Beatles' relationship with Germany, from their club residency in Hamburg as an unknown band in 1960 to a national tour and John's film work in 1966, executed with Genesis Publications' usual flair for design.
Stock code: 24711
£200