Paul McCartney's Signature Ranks Among "Top 10 Most Valuable Living Autographs"
Paul McCartney is probably the world's most famous living rock star, so it's not surprising that his signature commands a high price with memorabilia collectors. In fact, according to a new list compiled by Paul Fraser Collectibles -- a British firm that specializes in high-end items like stamps, vintage wine and celebrity memorabilia -- the former Beatles star's autograph is more valuable than any other entertainer who's still with us.
McCartney ranks third overall on the U.K. company's latest annual index of the "Top 10 Most Valuable Living Autographs," with a signature that's worth an average of $3,275. The tally cites Sir Paul's huge fan base as a major reason why his "John Hancock" is so pricey, and reports that its value has increased 20.6 percent annually since 2000.
Next on the list is Bob Dylan, with an autograph worth just under $3,220, because he's so reclusive and his signature is rare. Further down on the tally is McCartney's fellow surviving Beatle band mate Ringo Starr, who lands at #9; his autograph is worth just over $1,975.
Rounding out the top 10 is Madonna, whose signature is valued at about $1,640.
Other luminaries on the list include Muhammad Ali, Queen Elizabeth II, Tiger Woods, J.K. Rowling, Prince William and, coming in at #1, Cuban leader Fidel Castro, whose signature is worth more than $5,700.
Paul McCartney is probably the world's most famous living rock star, so it's not surprising that his signature commands a high price with memorabilia collectors. In fact, according to a new list compiled by Paul Fraser Collectibles -- a British firm that specializes in high-end items like stamps, vintage wine and celebrity memorabilia -- the former Beatles star's autograph is more valuable than any other entertainer who's still with us.
McCartney ranks third overall on the U.K. company's latest annual index of the "Top 10 Most Valuable Living Autographs," with a signature that's worth an average of $3,275. The tally cites Sir Paul's huge fan base as a major reason why his "John Hancock" is so pricey, and reports that its value has increased 20.6 percent annually since 2000.
Next on the list is Bob Dylan, with an autograph worth just under $3,220, because he's so reclusive and his signature is rare. Further down on the tally is McCartney's fellow surviving Beatle band mate Ringo Starr, who lands at #9; his autograph is worth just over $1,975.
Rounding out the top 10 is Madonna, whose signature is valued at about $1,640.
Other luminaries on the list include Muhammad Ali, Queen Elizabeth II, Tiger Woods, J.K. Rowling, Prince William and, coming in at #1, Cuban leader Fidel Castro, whose signature is worth more than $5,700.
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