Lennon, John

i) "Our little hairy friend" from 'Good Dog Nigel', 7/16 x 2 in.; 11 x 52 mm, ink drawing in black with page number added in blue ink on single leaf (4 1/16 by 8 in.; 104 by 203 mm, unwatermarked), unsigned, two staples in lower right corner and sheet secured to larger sheet with adhesive tape, adhesive tape browning;

ii) 'Good Dog Nigel', fair copy typescript, one page, large post 4to (10 x 8 in.; 252 x 201 mm, "Don Valley Bond" watermark), browning

see catalog
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This typescript is one of a group of eight similar typescripts submitted to Cape, all on paper watermarked "Don Valley Bond", that were evidently not typed by Lennon himself. They are laid out on the page with much greater professionalism and are typed far more accurately than are Lennon's own typescripts. The "Don Valley" group of typescripts were taken from a group of ten pieces typed out by Lennon on three pages of foolscap paper (lot 50). Many of these (including 'Good Dog Nigel') also survive in an earlier rough composition typescript (lot 49). 'Good Dog Nigel' was published on pp.20-21 of In His Own Write with the illustration appearing on p.21.