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John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles as well as one of the founders of the group. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued his career as a solo artist and as Ono’s collaborator.
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John Lennon Signed Christmas Card. Sold for over $5,000.
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Coveted instrument personally owned and played by music legend and 1960’s cultural icon John Lennon. The first time Lennon played an instrument with a keyboard on a record was for his collaboration with McCartney on 1965’s ”I’m Down”, from the B-side to Beatles single ”Help!” Mason and Hamlin brand reed organ, or pump organ, is made of walnut wood and features a dark cherry finish. Accompanied by a slip inscribed, ”Love to Julie / From John Lennon / xxxx” in red ink. Rubber lining on pedals has been replaced. Near fine. A Steinway brand piano of Lennon’s sold at Sotheby’s in 2000 for $2.1 million. Replaced rubber on the foot pedals, else near fine. With provenance from Sotheby’s including original catalog and house-issued certificate of ownership signed by Yoko Ono. Sold for $74,535.
Intimate Handwritten Letter by John Lennon on Transcendental Meditation — “…you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as every one else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi…”
A personal autograph letter by John Lennon signed, “Lots of love John Lennon x”, responding to a fan’s inquiry about transcendental meditation. Lennon writes in an encouraging and unassuming manner, clearly happy to connect with a stranger about a subject he felt passionate about. Undated, though circa late 1967, letter reads in full, “Dear Jean, Thank you for your letter. It makes complete sense to me – you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as everyone else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi – but his method is simple enough to be taught by the teachers he has taught. We are continuing our ‘lessons’ with these English teachers and I suggest you get in touch with them and find for yourself a nice bit of inner peace. The address is over-leaf. S.R.M. Foundation of Gt. Britain / 20 Grosvenor Place / London, S.W.I. / England / Lots of love, John Lennon x. Try it – it really works and it’s easy.” Letter also includes John’s partial address at top (“Kenwood, etc.”) Double-sided letter on blue writing paper measures 5.5″ x 7″. Accompanied by (1) original stamped addressed envelope postmarked Weybridge 6 September 1967; (2) letter from “Jean,” explaining that as a Beatles fan she wrote to John Lennon asking about transcendental meditation, having gotten his address from her employer, a florist who had a contract with Brian Epstein’s offices. She included a stamped addressed envelope, as was the way, in the hope it would encourage Lennon to reply. A lovely handwritten letter by Lennon displaying his accessibility and personal values of self discovery. In near fine condition with still bold writing. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA certifying that this John Lennon memorabilia is authentic. We sold it for $28,000.
Contract rider for the Beatles 28 August 1965 concert in San Diego at Balboa Stadium, signed by the ”fifth Beatle,” their manager Brian Epstein. This concert was a particularly well-documented event in rock and roll history symbolizing Beatlemania; it was added last-minute to the itinerary of their 1965 North America tour in response to popular demand, and an incident immediately followed the show in which the Beatles’ tour bus broke down and was damaged by a frenzied mob of crazed fans. Typed rider is also signed by a representative from the event purchaser Sight and Sound Productions. The Beatles’ live performance requirements are spelled out in the eleven point rider, including security considerations and crowd control. Also present is their famous requirement that they not play before a segregated audience. Rider arranges for the Fab Four’s transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego for the concert and guarantees the following terms: ”not less than 150 uniformed officers” were to be provided and more if necessary; a ”strong fence or barrier…to prevent any of the audience from climbing over”; also a ”platform for Ringo Starr and his drums” and a high-fidelity sound system equipped with a ”first class sound engineer”; a dressing room with ”four cots, mirrors, an ice cooler, portable TV set and clean towels”; a guest list not to exceed 50 complimentary tickets; one press conference and no further media engagements at the event; prohibition of ticket sales in advance of 31 May 1965; transportation including ”Two seven-passenger Cadillac limousines (air-conditioned if possible) with chauffeurs” and prohibition of unauthorized merchandise sales and bootlegging at the show. Incidentally, the Beatles encountered transportation snafus both coming and going – the airline workers’ strike coincided with their planned flight to San Diego and a touring coach instead brought the band from LA via Highway 1. Three-page document on 3 sheets measures 8.5” x 11”. Toning, creasing and staple punctures to the upper left, else near fine. A scarce record of the Beatles.
Sold for $10,780.
The Beatles signed fan club photo measuring 5.75” x 4”, signed in green ink by all four when Pete Best drummed for the band. Signed ”John Lennon”, ”George Harrison”, ”Pete Best” and ”Paul McCartney”, who also adds the inscription ”To Hank / Best Wishes”. Upon the verso of the photo is printed, ”With Best Wishes / from / Paul Pete / John George / THE BEATLES / April 5th 1962”. Light creasing to photo and some fading to ink, overall in very good condition. Slabbed by PSA/DNA and also with their COA. Sold for $8,750.
The Beatles Last Concert Poster as a Touring Band, From 29 August 1966 at Candlestick Park — First Printing
The Beatles concert poster from 29 August 1966 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, their last performance as a touring band. Original printing bears the yellow union bug at bottom right, very rare as one of only approximately 300 printed for the event. Poster #AOR-1.115 was designed by 1960s designer Wes Wilson, featuring a yin yang inspired symbol of the Union Jack and United States flags above a stylistic photograph of the Fab Four. Printed on card stock measuring 17.125″ x 24.125″. Poster is featured in Paul Grushkin’s book “The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk”, page 64. Approximate 1.5″ closed tear at right mid-low margin, and .5″ closed tear at upper left margin. Minimal creasing, and no pinholes or mounting remnants. Displays beautifully with bright colors, in very good plus condition. Sold for $6,038.
John Lennon Signed ”Bag One” Print — Number 150 Out of 300 — With COA From Roger Epperson
John Lennon rare signed ”Bag One” print, from the series of Lennon artwork first displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Entitled ”Threesome”, beautifully spare lithograph features a sexually explicit scene of two women and one man, drawn in red ink to center of 22” x 29” lithograph paper. Lennon boldly signs in pencil to lower right. Numbered ”150/300” to lower left. Light foxing to right edge, else near fine. With COA from Roger Epperson. Sold for $5,500.
Set of two John Lennon signed ”Bag One” lithographs, created by Lennon in 1969 and then displayed in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. Each lithograph is printed on BFK Rives paper, signed and numbered by Lennon at bottom in pencil. Set includes ”Alphabet” number 12 in the limited edition of 300, and ”Erotic #7” number 117 in the limited edition of 300. Each measures approximately 23” x 30”, framed to 33” x 40”. Each piece requires reframing, but lithographs are near fine apart from light edge wear. Sold for $3,750.
Beatles John Lennon Handwritten Letter Concerning Book for Son Sean — With PSA/DNA COA
John Lennon handwritten letter to personal assistant Fred Seaman who was employed by John and Yoko during the final years of Lennon’s life whilst they resided at the Dakota Apartments. Letter details instructions on procuring children’s book for his son, Sean and one other personal errand. Text reads: “Fred / Call Dr. Davies (Seans DR) and ask for name and publisher of ‘the dentist tooth care book for children’ which was in his office (we asked him once – but lost it) / then get the book from somewhere / ‘jeans softner’ to put in washing machine to soften jeans.” All in Lennon’s own hand. Included at top right corner is a note which reads “Your Child’s Teeth’ / Steven J. Moss – parents guide to keeping them perfect / H. Mifflin ’77” presumably in the hand of Fred Seaman. Touching note showing Lennon’s involvement in the care of Sean. Written in blue and green ink, on yellow legal note paper, measuring 8.5″ x 7.5″. Cut along top and bottom margins. White tape to back of top and bottom margins. Some staining and chipping as expected with a household note. With PSA/DNA certification. Sold for $2,434.
Beatles Original Concert Ticket From 1965
The Beatles concert ticket for a 24 June 1965 performance at the Velodromo Vigorelli venue in Milan, Italy. Large ticket stub measures 4″ x 3.75″, with embossed stamp of Italian organization SIAE. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,196.
The Beatles Hamburg Germany Concert Ticket From 1966
The Beatles concert ticket for a 26 June 1966 performance at the Ernst-Merck-Halle in Hamburg, Germany. Large ticket stub reads “Bravo-Beatles-Blitztournee” in bold printing, translated to “Bravo Beatles Lightning Tour”. Yellow ticket measures 5″ x 4″. Pin holes at corners and light wear, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,000.
Beatles Concert Madrid, Spain Ticket From July 1965
The Beatles concert ticket for a 2 July 1965 performance at the Plaza de Toros in Madrid, Spain. Large ticket stub measures 5.5″ x 3.25″ with stamp of concert promoter Francisco Bermudez on verso. Stain to margins and closed tear on left side, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,800.
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