An opportunity to acquire an incredible first edition publication signed by two of the original band members - 40 years of Queen by Harry Doherty. 
First edition hardback copy with original slip case. 
40 Years of Queen is an official publication, and has been approved at every stage by the band. It shows and tells the story of a fantastically talented and popular group of musicians who have retained an enormous fanbase throughout their entire history. The book showcases the band, its members, recordings and concerts through images and the written word, as well as through the unique pieces of memorabilia that are from the private collections of Queen's members. 
40 Years of Queen gives fans unprecedented access to all areas, and the chance to get their hands on some amazing memorabilia for the first time ever: backstage passes, setlists, handwritten lyrics, unpublished album art, ultra-rare posters, original tour itineraries, postcards, limited-edition records, invites to the now-legendary tour parties, and more! Special items: Liverpool concert poster, Christmas 1973 Very early Rainbow poster 1974 Ticket from Rainbow concert, November 1974 First US tour press pack including press release, photos and poster, 1973 Hand-drawn tour map, Europe 1974 Four handwritten letters from the band to the Queen Fan Club. 
Harry Doherty has been a music journalist since the early 1970s, when he was a staff writer for Melody Maker. He went on to found and be editor-in-chief of respectively, Metal Hammer and Hard n' Heavy magazines. Doherty now writes occasional features for Classic Rock.
The book is a cover to cover delight, brimming with insight and examples of memorabilia with autographs from two members of Rock Royalty - Brian May and Roger Taylor. In order to prevent fraudulent copying of the autographs we have not included images of the signatures within this listing, these are available upon request.
£220 + £15.00 UK postage = £235.00 including insured postage to UK zone 1 addresses.
For overseas postage and postage to UK addresses outside UK zone 1 please enquire.
This is a previously owned copy offered in fine condition throughout, the book in our images is the copy you will receive.