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122 GEORGE HARRISON LETTER TO RONNIE JAMES DIO A 1981 typed note written to Ronnie James Dio by George Harrison of The Beatles, asking Dio to dedicate an enclosed album to someone named “Florence,” hand signed in blue ink by Harrison. The letter is framed next to an Apple Records promotional photograph of Harrison. Framed, 18 3/4 by 23 inches $600-800 123 BLACK SABBATH 1980 COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE A copper tone plaque commemorating the sold-out Black Sabbath concert in Edinburgh on May 16, 1980. 15 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches $200-400 124 BLACK SABBATH THANK YOU PLAQUE A framed offset lithograph certificate exhibiting an image of the cover art from the Black Sabbath album Heaven and Hell (Vertigo, 1980) with gilt lettering that reads, “Black Sabbath send their sincere thanks for your kindness and help on their successful 1980 tour.” The verso of the frame bears an address sticker for Birmingham Litho-Graphic Arts Co. Framed, 12 5/8 by 12 3/8 inches $200-400 56