A page from a contract relating to publishing rights for 'I Know I'll Have The Blues Again', dated 28th May 1958 and signed by Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, John Mackey (page measures 21.5x28cm), also a second similar page relating to 'Now Hear This' and dated 29th August 1964 signed by Jerry Allison, Norman Petty, Buzz Cason, a page relating to 'Long, Long Pony Tail' signed by George Tomsco, Chuck Tharp, Norman Petty, Norma Jean Berry, a blank publishing agreement signed by George Tomasco. Also with an original and unused book of matches from the 'Surf Ballroom & Convention Centre' of Clear Lake, Iowa. Provenance: the vendor's uncle was a former secretary of the Buddy Holly fan club and made frequent trips to the USA. On a trip to Lubbock he was given these items by Vi Petty. Buddy Holly signature authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.
Sold for £3,800
Hammer Price
A page from a contract relating to publishing rights for 'I Know I'll Have The Blues Again', dated 28th May 1958 and signed by Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, John Mackey (page measures 21.5x28cm), also a second similar page relating to 'Now Hear This' and dated 29th August 1964 signed by Jerry Allison, Norman Petty, Buzz Cason, a page relating to 'Long, Long Pony Tail' signed by George Tomsco, Chuck Tharp, Norman Petty, Norma Jean Berry, a blank publishing agreement signed by George Tomasco. Also with an original and unused book of matches from the 'Surf Ballroom & Convention Centre' of Clear Lake, Iowa. Provenance: the vendor's uncle was a former secretary of the Buddy Holly fan club and made frequent trips to the USA. On a trip to Lubbock he was given these items by Vi Petty. Buddy Holly signature authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.
Auction: Day 1: Audio Equipment and Music Memorabilia | Day 2: Rare & Collectable Vinyl Records, 23rd Apr, 2024
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