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Lot 49: July 23, 1964 Ticket

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Reserve: $1,000.00
Winning Bid: $962.34
Price Realized: $1,150.00
Auction Date:8/31/2001 9:00 PM EST

In addition to performing, the group appeared in a "flying" ballet sketch requiring them to be hoisted above the stage wearing harnesses. Most Beatles afficianados have seen the flying Beatles in well-known photos from this event. Among the 100 participants at the midnight charity event: Laurence Olivier, Judy Garland, Wilfred Brambell (Paul's grandfather in "A Hard Day's Night"), Jane Asher (Paul's girlfriend), Boris Karloff, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hayley Mills, Shirley Bassey, Roger Moore. A large, high-lustre gold ticket peppered with blue stars. Rarely seen! VG. 5 1/4" x 3 1/2".

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