26th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Beatles Collection
THE MONTY FRESCO COLLECTION - THE BEATLES - ACCEPTING THEIR MBES AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, OCTOBER 1965- NEGATIVES WITH COPYRIGHT.
18 x 1.5" photo-negative images, 7 x 2.5 x 2.5" negatives as taken by acclaimed photographer Monty Fresco of The Beatles accepting their MBEs at Buckingham Palace, 26th October 1965. According to John Lennon - the group had shared a joint in the palace toilets - though this was later debunked by George Harrison, who confirmed they'd only sneaked off for cigarettes. Also with two 8x10" prints.
These images are being sold by the family of Monty Fresco and are offered here with full copyright.
Sold for £3,200
Hammer Price
18 x 1.5" photo-negative images, 7 x 2.5 x 2.5" negatives as taken by acclaimed photographer Monty Fresco of The Beatles accepting their MBEs at Buckingham Palace, 26th October 1965. According to John Lennon - the group had shared a joint in the palace toilets - though this was later debunked by George Harrison, who confirmed they'd only sneaked off for cigarettes. Also with two 8x10" prints.
These images are being sold by the family of Monty Fresco and are offered here with full copyright.
