Carl Perkins handwritten signed personal letter to The Beatles. ...

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Carl Perkins handwritten signed personal letter to The Beatles. Carl Perkins handwritten signed personal letter to The Beatles. 1-page, 5.5 x 7.25 in. green notepaper. Undated. Includes original matching transmittal envelope hand-addressed to, "The Beatles" from Perkin's Jackson, TN address. Carl Perkins writes, in blue pen, in full:"Hi Fellows, A note to say congratulations to your success here in the states. I admire your work very much. Through the grape vine, I've heard some nice things you boys have said about me. I deeply appreciate that. Along with this note are a few songs I have written and I'd like very much for you to listen to. Nothing would make me any happier than to have you fellows cut one of my songs. I'll be in your wonderful country in May. Here's hoping I'll get to meet you all in person. Your friend Carl Perkins" While the letter is undated, The Beatles did cover a number of Perkin's songs appearing beginning with "Matchbox" on their "Long Tall Sally" EP in 1964 and ending with, "Lend Me Your Comb" on The Beatles "Anthology 1" in 1995. The letter retains original folds. Both letter and transmittal envelope exhibit some age, minor soiling and mild toning. Overall, in good condition.

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