DUBLINERS, The. Promotional Photograph Signed by the Four Members of the Dubliners.

Black-and-white publicity photograph, 150 x 340 mm, featuring portraits of Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, and Ronnie Drew. Signed in pen by each of the four members: Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, and Ronnie Drew (inscribed “Best wishes”). Vertical fold, otherwise in very good condition.

A scarce and highly desirable piece of Irish musical ephemera, bearing the autographs of the Dubliners in their classic line-up. Formed in Dublin in 1962, the group became synonymous with the international popularisation of Irish folk music. Autographed items signed by all four principal members are increasingly uncommon, especially with the signature of Luke Kelly (1940–1984), whose premature death curtailed his career but secured his legendary status in Irish cultural history.

A fine collector’s item, combining visual appeal with autograph rarity, suitable for framing.

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