BEATLES RARE 3RD STATE STEREO BUTCHER COVER NICE

$

799

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Have you been searching and searching for an authentic and genuine investment grade 1966 original STEREO Capitol 3rd state (peeled) version of the legendary butcher cover that is of framable conditon and comes complete with the actual removed trunk slick but don't want to have to spend $1000,$1500 or even $2500 (Warmans current Beatles field guide values top end stereo 3rd states at $2500)? Look no further ! Remember stereo editions are at least five times as rare as mono butcher covers. The winning bidder will receive this item professionally packed and double boxed with all items protected in archival style protective sleeves.

The photos you see are of the exact item that is being offered for sale. All professional peeling and or restoration to any piece we sell is done strictly in house. Our 2nd state pieces never leave our site and are never sent out to others for peeling or restoration work and therfore we can vouch 100% to what work has been performed and have complete forensic records of same to insure your confidence of authenticity. All of our butchers come with a COA certifying the history of the cover being purchased. 3rd states of displayable quality are getting harder to come by these days.

This is the perfect butcher for those who want a stereo butcher cover of framable quality. These are becoming much harder to come by these days... Here's your chance to purchase a 3rd state Stereo butcher cover that you will treasure for a lifetime.

Please read further below for an exact description of condition of all items included in this auction. Now you can own one of the crown jewels of all Beatles collectibles and one of the most coveted rare records of all time.THIS ITEM IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE TO BE AN AUTHENTIC CAPITOL 3RD STATE 1966 STEREO BUTCHER COVER AND NOT A REPRODUCTION ! PLEASE CHECK OUR FEEDBACK FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REGARDING THE MANY PAST SALES OF GENUINE BUTCHER COVERS.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT OUR RESERVES ARE ALWAYS REASONABLE AND USUALLY PRICED WAY BELOW ANY CURRENT BOOK VALUE. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THIS ITEM. THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO PURCHASE A GENUINE BUTCHER ALBUM, AT A GREAT PRICE ! Although current book value list top quality 3rd state stereo copies conservatively at somewhere between $1000 and $2500, genuine Butcher album packages have frequently and recently sold in our past auctions, Beatles conventions and record shows for over $2000.00. Please review all condition issues that are specifically detailed below prior to bidding. We feel that you'll agree that this is a steal for the price considering the reserve price on this item ! PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AND CONTACT US FOR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE DESCRIPTION.

HISTORY AND TERMINOLOGY OF THE "BUTCHER COVER"

For those who don't know, this is the famous album that was banned by Capitol records prior to release in 1966 and then covered over with the more familiar trunk cover.The butcher scene was deemed too gruesome for the general public. As a result, Capitol destroyed a great quantity of these but eventually found it more economical to cover the offending jacket with the more familiar trunk cover.

For terminology sake: 1st state: is a copy that was never covered over with a trunk cover. They are extremely rare and were practically never sold in stores and only used as promos for radio and sales managers. 2nd state: is a butcher cover with the trunk cover pasted over. 3rd state: Is a 2nd state butcher cover that has had its trunk cover(hopefully professionally) removed.

Our reserves are the most reasonable on Ebay ! First state butchers have sold for as much as $40,000! You can own a real 3rd state butcher for a tiny fraction of that cost.These are quickly being snatched up by collectors as fast as they appear.

As you can see from the photo , this is a truly gorgeous example of this rare treasure.

SPECIFIC CONDITION OF THIS ITEM IS AS FOLLOWS(Please keep in mind that we are extremely strict in grading !!): The front cover, as you can see from the photos, is great. Nice colors and simply another gorgeous peel. Factory glue lines, residue,professional touch up, etc is very minimal. The only things really worth mentioning on the front is a small right top white border ding on top and end (common),some browning on bottom right edge and bottom, and a little mouth edge wear which is typical and really isn't too bad at all, just a wear and tear thing from a 40+ year old lp. As you can see from the photos, these issues are no biggie ! You will be proud to display this piece. The removed trunk slick is included, although a bit wrinkled with some wear, tear and a few missing pieces. This is the perfect candidate for somebody who wants to professionally mat and frame a great looking 3rd state that has a few minor condition issues with other parts of the jacket such as the back.

The top seam was cracked from the middle to the end but has been neatly secured. The spine has a few inches of paper loss at the very bottom and one tiny chip missing in the middle and very top of spine. Most of the writing is ledgible(with average wear) with the exception of the bottom print where the catalog number was. The bottom seam exhibits cracking on the left side end and last two inches near the mouth opening. These cracks have all been professionally and neatly secured to prevent any future cracking. Additonally there is some browning of the bottom white border.None of this is really as bad as it sounds and the spine and seams are probably of near average condition considering the age involved here. Due to the conditons mentioned,we strictly advise against attempting to place a record and inner sleeve inside the jacket as doing this would cause possible future pressure and damage to seams and 40 year old paper. The back exhibits average wear and a water mark on the very bottom which creeps slightly up the left side on the end. 

We have adjusted the reserve to a fraction of the Warman's 2005 Beatles Price Guide value of a top quality condition price of $2500.00 making this an excellent value.This auction includes an original Stereo record in poor to fair condition(Sorry.. this is what came in with this one) and a generic white inner sleeve.PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WE ARE BRUTALLY HONEST IN GRADING AND THE REAL PERSPECTIVE OF THIS PIECE IS HOW IT APPEARS IN THE PHOTOS.

This piece exceeds what you commonly see in this price range and is a great opportunity for someone who has been looking and looking for a keeper copy of this legendary album in mono that will only increase in value as these are snatched up.Overall, a really nice piece and something that you will treasure for many years to come !

If you have questions about the condition or are unsure by the description or photos, please contact us before bidding. This item is being sold as is and other than guaranteeing authenticity for life or damage in shipment, this item is not returnable.

We offer the most close up photos that we can in order to give prospective buyers an idea of what they are looking at.

Please contact us if you need more specific infomation regarding condition.

WE STRIVE TO BE COMPLETELY ACCURATE WHEN DESCRIBING ITEMS.CONDITION AND DESCRIPTION IS OFTEN SUBJECTIVE AND THEREFORE WE STRESS ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT CONDITION SHOULD CONTACT US FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION PRIOR TO BIDDING.PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND CHECK OUR FEEDBACK FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH THESE COVERS.COVER COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY SPECIFYING THAT IT IS INDEED A GENUINE 3RD STATE BUTCHER.ALSO INCLUDED IS A REPRODUCED COPY OF THE INFAMOUS RECALL LETTER SENT OUT IN 1966 BY CAPITOL RECORDS EXECUTIVE RON TEPPER, AND A COPY OF A COVER ARTICLE ON THE BUTCHER ALBUM THAT WAS RELEASED IN 1966

Considering the overall condition of this item and similar items we have offered in the past, the reserve price is listed well below current market value.

Overall, as you can see from the photos, this is an investment grade, gorgeous example of this legendary treasure.Please examine the photos for details and condition.What you see is what you get ! This item is being sold as is strictly in regard to described and displayed condition. UNFORTUNATELY BUYERS WITH NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WILL HAVE TO CONTACT US PRIOR TO BIDDING TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS AUCTION.PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AUCTION TERMS BEFORE BIDDING.

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Note: As always, international bidders are welcomed to bid in this auction and we ship to most international destinations. Due to difficulties with the listing page for this particular auction, international customers may not be able to use the Buy It Now option. International customers can still bid in this auction. Should the winner of the auction be an international bidder, we will specify shipping cost once the international destination has been disclosed. Usually, we ship Global Priority. We apologoze for any incovenience this may have caused.