BEATLES SUPER 3RD STATE BUTCHER COVER YESTERDAY & TODAY ARCHIVAL FRAME GORGEOUS 1966 PRO PEEL W/ TRUNK SLICK Start Price USD 969.99 Current Price USD 969.99 Time Left 3 hours 8 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,149.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, May 09, 2008 End Time Friday, May 16, 2008 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See more about 'BEATLES SUPER 3RD STATE BUTCHER COVER YESTERDAY & TODAY' Description Beatles T2553 Yesterday & Today Genuine Investment Grade 1966 Mono Professionally Peeled & Framed 3rd State Butcher Cover Complete Package PLEASE READ AUCTION TERMS AND DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING ! Please check out our feedback from our many satisfied Beatles Butcher Cover buyers and our featured display in the brand new hardcover book (also offered for sale): Price Guide For The Beatles American Records.You are bidding on an archival quality framed 3rd state (Peeled) Genuine 1966 Butcher Cover with Removed Trunk Slick,Original Mono Record, Inner Sleeve,Certificate Of Authenticity and a pack of information about the Butcher Cover you will find nowhere else ! The item pictured is the actual item you are bidding on and guaranteed for life to be authentic and not a reproduction. SPECIFIC CONDITION OF THIS ITEM IS AS FOLLOWS:The front cover, as you can see from the photos, is fantastic and of true investment grade quality. No major touch up or tears to the butcher cover and factory glue residue, as you can see in the photos, is indistinguishable ! Please check out the extreme closeup photo(taken in available light so the colors may not be quite accurate)of George's head to see the quality of this peel. Very close to a 1st state look ! This would be a fabulous showpiece for any wall. We are one of the only in house professional butcher peelers on Ebay and would put this particular peel up against just about anything out there. We don't overgrade our items. If there is anything, even the most minor of problems, with a butcher jacket such as a wear spot or minor wear issue, it doesn't qualify for a NM grade in our opinion, so this jacket would probably come in at an overall VG++ grading. As far as the jacket goes, both the top, bottom seam and spine are intact with NO SEAM SPLITS ! Only the slightest aging here and there. Spine writing is complete and legible. Nothing else too out of the ordinary.The back is decent and fairly clean with some overall tanning/aging and one little spot that can be seen in the photo. No writing, stickers or other troubles !Auction includes mono record in at least VG+ condition with the original orange Capitol inner sleeve . The removed trunk slick presents well and is mounted and framed with some minor wrinkling/aging .Given the high quality of the item, we decided to professionally frame this with the finest archival materials. Most would grade the appearance of the butcher slick as NM. We don't generally grade butcher covers as there are two things to grade, the quality of the peel and the overall condition of the jacket. The peel is awesome on this, plain and simple. So consider the peel quality when considering the grading. If you were to take this to a frame shop and have it archivally framed, it would most likely cost well in excess of $200.00 or more just to frame this with the highest quality acid free rag mat, quality steel framing and UV protective acrylic front. You will be proud to display this piece! The reserve with the framing is well below book value for a piece that displays with this quality. The Archival Framing SystemThis is not a cheapo $9.99 frame that you often see but a 100% archival frame top quality materials featuring an OP-3 Grade UV protective acrylic window that blocks 98% of harmful UV rays and a bevel cut crescent rag mat of the highest quality.This framing system is designed so that the items may be easily removed from the frame should the owner wish to do so at any point in time.The butcher cover and trunk slick is additionally protected in thick archival quality mylar sleeves. This framed package is top of the line ! Given the fact that this is all performed in house, the savings can be passed on to you. Please examine photos and ask questions before bidding as this is being sold in as is condition. We've seriously adjusted the price accordingly on this one to make it one of the most affordable framed mono butcher covers with the removed trunk slick. To tell the truth, this butcher framed looks as good as any other mono butcher out there and certainly better than anything you will find in this price range. Recently, even mono butcher covers of this quality without framing have closed at final auction prices that exceed 1k. The (Not So) Fine Print We request that bidders with 0 or low feedback ratings or those with significant negative feedback contact us first prior to bidding. We regret to have to observe this policy, but this is only a result of poor past auction results from several bidders with such feedback statistics.The winning bidder will receive this item fully insured professionally packed and double boxed with all items protected .In House Butcher Peeling Please see our full page feature in the book Price Guide For The Beatles American Records The photos you see are of the exact item that is being offered for sale. All professional peeling and or restoration/custom archival matting and framing performed on any piece we sell is done strictly in house. We have sold many 3rd states and performed butcher peeling for a host of customers ranging from major auction houses to individual collectors and have been acknowledged and have received referrals for butcher peeling from some of the most widely acknowledged and published Beatles experts in the world.Feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this. Our 2nd state pieces never leave our site and are never sent out to others for peeling or restoration work and therefore 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 meaningful COA certifying the history of the cover being purchased.  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 MONO BUTCHER COVER AND NOT A REPRODUCTION !  FULL LIFETIME MONEY BACK AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE (SEE DETAILS  BELOW UNDER PAYMENT TERMS AND GUARANTEE)  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 butcher covers 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 before 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. We have slashed the reserve and the Buy It Now well price below 1/2 the Warman's 2005 Beatles Price Guide value of a top quality condition price making this an excellent value. 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. Our grading system is as follows:                   Mint-doesn't exist ! Just like baseball cards fresh from the pack, record sleeves have imperfections right off the factory line. We see this term used frequently but don't personally believe in it. In regard to butcher covers, the term "perfect peel" should only be applied (in our opinion) to a cover with absolutely no flaws whatsoever to the butcher cover from the peeling process. This term is also thrown around freely but given the complexities of 40+ year old paper and glue "perfect peels" just don't happen every day. Any professional peeler worth their salt will tell you that absolutely 100% perfect peels don't occur every time. Mint records also don't really exist in the real world, even if they are taken out of sealed jackets. Near Mint :Jacket must be free of all major flaws such as writing, tears,stains, ringwear etc. Should appear as new.White color should be snowy and free of tanning. Near mint records should appear and play as new with no issues and full gloss. VG+ : This cover may exhibit a few minor flaws such as slight wear,aging, beginning seam crack or spine wear but nothing too serious like writing or major tears or stains on the cover. Records can a exhibit a few minor marks and light sleeve scratches but nothing that should disturb the enjoyment of the record. VG : Exhibits noticeably more wear than VG+. Average ring wear , etc. Records will exhibit more scratches and some noise may be evident in play although record should be free of any skips.  G  :  This is something that you only want as a filler copy. It will exhibit many isues at once such as seam splits, writing on the jacket, ringwear or stains. Record will have noticeable crackling and tics but should play through. Poor, Fair : One step away from the garbage can and unless it's a really, really rare piece.... stay away. This jacket will be fairly trashed with full seam splits, major wear, stains etc. Record will have major wear, scratching and may not play through.                    This package 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 this is 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. 10 Reasons to buy a butcher from us: 1.All professional peeling is done in house and therefore we can vouch for all work performed 2.We have performed hundreds of successful butcher peels over several decades 3.We don’t copy other sellers ads ! 4.We offer sturdy professional packaging and prompt shipping 5.We always send our butchers out in archival mylar quality sleeves and not cheapo plastic sleeves. 6. We offer a COA certifying and authenticating all work performed and the chain of custody from 2nd state to 3rd state. 7. We offer an additional package with more compiled information and background on the butcher than other offerings with no unrelated filler items. 8.We are conservative graders 9. We have been transacting on Ebay for nearly a full decade with hundreds of satisfied buyers. 10. We are collectors as well as sellers and strive to provide the quality you expect. Payment & Moneyback Guarantee Terms and Free Shipping for US Buyers !! We accept postal money orders and credit cards through Pay Pal. Please note that buyers using Pay Pal must have a confirmed Pay Pal shipping address.  Free shipping anywhere in the US !!! Payment is due within 5 days of auction close.International shipping may be more.Shipping to UK, Europe and Japan will only be made through international express at a minimum cost of $69.99. Shipping may be considerably more due to the oversized package and full cost is the responsibility of the international buyer.This is only an estimate of international cost and the actual cost will be determined by the destination of the buyer. Please note : we cannot alter international customs slips to reflect anything less than the purchase price of the item being auctioned. Be aware of your duty tax before purchasing if you are bidding from a foreign destination ! Although we strive to ship quickly, shipping time is not guaranteed and may vary. Express shipping for an extra fee is available.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. 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 WHOLE PILE OF INFORMATION ABOUT BUTCHER ALBUM THAT YOU WILL FIND NOWHERE ELSE ! 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. Lifetime money back guarantee only applies to authenticity and not challenges to condition. Guarantee is only applicable for original buyer and is not transferable. Any challenges to authenticity must be made following examination and verification by any of the following published memorabilia authors at cost to challenger : Cox, Spizer, Augsberger,Rann, Eck. Item submitted to any of these experts must exactly match our original Ebay auction photo records. No refunds will be given prior to receipt of a report from any of  the listed experts. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AUCTION TERMS BEFORE BIDDING. Note: Please only respond to official emails received through your Ebay messages after you have logged in to Ebay. All sales are final. Please keep in mind that any serious published Ebay server or site trouble that occurs within the last two hours of auction auction close may force all bids to be cancelled and this auction to be relisted. In such a case, a published outage would be posted on Ebay's announcement board. Thanks and Good Luck ! Place a Bid!