The cover and one inner page from a Rolling Stones 1982 European tour programme signed by The Rolling Stones and backing band members. The front cover of the programme has been signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. Keith has written’Many Thanks’ above his autograph. The inner page has been autographed by the following tour band members: Ian Stewart, pianist and original member of the rolling Stones when they formed. Chuck Leavell, backing vocals and keyboards. Gene Barge, saxophonist and Bobby Keys, saxophonist. Provenance: the signatures were obtained by the tour’s promoter Harvey Goldsmith when the Stones performed at Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany on 30. June 1982 for a police officer named Superintendent Whittle who had assisted the Rolling Stones when they performed at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, England on 27. Accompanied by two letters of provenance which are detailed below. A letter on Harvey Goldsmith Entertainments Limited letterhead paper dated 1. July 1982 that reads:’At great expense to management, Harvey flew to Frankfurt last night and spent an hour obtaining autographs – the Rolling Stones themselves on the cover and the rest of the musicians inside. Unfortunately, being a recording group. They did not have such a thing as a record with them! Thanks for all your help in Bristol. Yours sincerely, Carole Davis’. The second letter is from the previous owner, it reads:’Thank you for purchasing my signed program of the Rolling Stones concert. As stated in the letter on the rear of the program frame a representative of Harvey Goldsmith Entertainments flew to Frankfurt to obtain the Stones signatures, the letter was given to me at the time l bought it as proof of authenticity. I would think a letter from the producers of the Stones concert and the involvement of the Avon and Somerset Police would prove authenticity. The frame measures 80cm x 45cm (31.5 inches x 17.7 inches). There are a few very small marks around the edge of the frame. The colours of the programme cover have faded, however the signatures are still very clear. The condition is very good plus. The Harvey Goldstein letter has tape stains around the edges, foxing all across the surface and has been previously folded leaving crease lines. The condition is very good. The first item is charged at the normal rate. Our Grading System Explained. Mint = As new. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable. Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. Poor = Extremely worn. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade.
