The Beatles, the earliest known set of autographs with Ringo Starr, 1962 A Stead & Simpson wage card signed on the reverse in blue ink (now faded but still very bold) Love to Margaret from George Harrison xxxxx, To Margaret with love from Paul McCartney xxx and Love to Margaret from John Lennon xxxx with Lots of luck Ringo Starr X signed in black ballpoint. The autographs were obtained on 26th March 1962 while Pete Best was still with the band and Ringo was still drumming for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Ringo would fill in for Pete from time to time and it was on this night that he signed in place of Pete, an extremely rare and important set which documents the band's most important metamorphosis. Card measures approx. 6 x 4.5 inch. (15 x 11 cm) Estimate £ 5,000-6,000 Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo.