B46649 – Brian Epstein Signed NEMS Letter To A Student Journalist In Liverpool (UK)

A sheet of NEMS Enterprises Ltd, London letterhead paper dated 25th November 1966 on which Brian Epstein has typed a letter to a student journalist named Norman J. Partington. The letter was sent in relation to a planned interview with Paul McCartney for the Liverpool University newspaper The Guild Gazette.
On the Liverpool University website Norman recalled his memories about the letter stating:
‘I realised at the time though, that the real coup, being in Liverpool, would be to interview the Beatles. Despite the Union’s ability to attract the major bands of the day, regrettably it didn’t extend to the major world sensation the Beatles had become. I was aware though that Paul McCartney was in the habit or dropping in on the town, so in November 1966 I wrote a letter to Brian Epstein asking if I could interview Paul when he next visited Liverpool. Regrettably this never came to pass, but Brian replied on NEMS Enterprises headed paper saying he would tell Paul to expect to hear from his brother Mike (of The Scaffold) who I was hoping to use as an intermediary.’
The letter comes in the original NEMS envelope addressed to Norman J. Partington which is postmarked KILBURN 27th November 1966.
The envelope measures 22.75cm x 10.25cm (9 inches x 4 inches). The letter measures 25.25cm x 20.2cm (8 inches x 10 inches). The condition is excellent.