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Small 8vo. Signed on flyleaf by John Lennon in blue ballpoint and by Cynthia Lennon in red ballpoint. Wear around edges of front and back cover. Cracking at joints and along perimeter of spine. Bumped corners.

Small 8vo. Signed on flyleaf by John Lennon in blue ballpoint and by Cynthia Lennon in red ballpoint. Wear around edges of front and back cover. Cracking at joints and along perimeter of spine. Bumped corners. Offered with letter of authenticity from Tracks Ltd.

john lennon

12 x 12 in. album, catalogue number SVBB 3392, manufactured by Apple Records. Signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in black felt tip pen on front cover. Together with two LPs and accompanying inserts.

View 1 of Lot 78: Plastic Ono Band | John Lennon and Yoko Ono

plastic ono band | john lennon and yoko ono

5 pcs. Comprising the following: A 9 ½ x 11 ½ in. book with pebbled black cover. A printed copy of Lennon’s original, with hand-drawn illustrations to help him recall his learning, bound and gifted by Lennon to his Japanese instructor, Tamiko Steinberg. Features 94 original drawings throughout; Lennon has penned an added inscription to “Steinberg san,” with a doodle of a sheep saying “Domo arigato!” in ballpoint on the inside front cover; A 5 ¼ x 8 ¼ in. blue Berlitz course workbook, throughout which Lennon has added dozens of notes and humorous doodles in pencil; A 5 ⅞ x 3 ⅞ in. postcard, addressed to "Steinberg san" and signed by Lennon, who has added his signature family portrait of him, Sean and Yoko, with “People compliment me on my Japanese!” at bottom left, all in black ink; A collection of doodles in blue and black ink on 8 ½ x 2 ¾ in. ruled paper; A drawing with the caption, “Experts are boomerang rounding the world” in black ink on 8 x 5 in. unlined paper. Wear consistent with age and storage.

8 x 7 ⅜ in. Paper memo from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, written by Lennon in black felt tip pen on Bag Productions letterhead. The memo reads:

8 x 7 ⅜ in. Paper memo from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, written by Lennon in black felt tip pen on Bag Productions letterhead. The memo reads: “When people want John/+/or/Yoko and they ask you – please refer them to our office – Diana – Sally – eg. John Peel – Tony Bramwell – C.B.S. – Jack Oliver – etc otherwise there is no fucking point in Bag Prod. – o.k. love John + Yoko”

john lennon | yoko ono

7 ½ x 7 ¾ in. (unfolded) Christmas card designed by Sean Lennon, with family portrait of John, Yoko, and Sean inside, hand-sketched by John in black pen. Exterior features a drawing by Sean on recto and a small printed text reading “sean” on verso, both printed in green.

7 ½ x 7 ¾ in. (unfolded) Christmas card designed by Sean Lennon, with family portrait of John, Yoko, and Sean inside, hand-sketched by John in black pen. Exterior features a drawing by Sean on recto and a small printed text reading “sean” on verso, both printed in green. Offered with letters of authenticity from Tracks Ltd., Love Street Gallery and Paul Fraser; letter of provenance from The Lakin Nelson Company.

Rare 10” Master Cutting Room one-sided acetate pressing of an unreleased version of the John Lennon and Yoko Ono song “Sisters, O Sisters” (written as “Sisters Oh Sisters” on label). With Lennon’s handwritten annotations for final instructions on label: “+ Plastic Ono Band” and “With Elephant’s Memory” in black felt tip pen, and “No strings on" in brown felt tip pen.

Rare 10” Master Cutting Room one-sided acetate pressing of an unreleased version of the John Lennon and Yoko Ono song “Sisters, O Sisters” (written as “Sisters Oh Sisters” on label). With Lennon’s handwritten annotations for final instructions on label: “+ Plastic Ono Band” and “With Elephant’s Memory” in black felt tip pen, and “No strings on" in brown felt tip pen. The acetate with bright and clean sound. Some scuff marks to surface.

View 1 of Lot 13: John Lennon | Yoko Ono 

Panoramic school photograph of pupils, including John Lennon at Quarry Bank High School, Liverpool, May 1957.<ul><li>John Lennon attended the school between 1952 and 1957 and can be seen in the second row from the top, towards the center.</li><li>Rolled and unframed.</li></ul>

 John Lennon High School Class Photograph

An "I Do" lithograph from John Lennon’s 1969 Bag One collection, signed by John Lennon.<ul><li>The lithograph has been signed by John Lennon in pencil in the bottom right corner.</li><li>Lithograph is numbered 5/300.</li><li>Printed on BFK Rives paper.&nbsp;</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> The series of drawings was first published under the title Bag One and exhibited in January 1970 at the London Art Gallery. On its second day of viewing, the exhibition was closed by Scotland Yard and the lithographs were confiscated because of their highly intimate and erotic nature. The case was ultimately dismissed when the magistrate decided that John's prints were "unlikely to deprave or corrupt."

Bag One Autographed I Do Lithograph

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?Book%20Subject=Prints%2520and%2520colour%2520plate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lithograph</a> image of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?Book%20Subject=Prints%2520and%2520colour%2520plate&amp;query=John%20Lennon&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?Book%20Subject=Prints%2520and%2520colour%2520plate&amp;query=Yoko%20Ono&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yoko Ono</a> from John Lennon’s 1969 Bag One collection.<ul><li>John Lennon (English, 1940-1980).</li><li>Signed by John Lennon in pencil in the bottom right corner and numbered 209/300 in the bottom left corner.</li><li>The lithograph was autographed in the Toronto home of the American musician Ronnie Hawkins in December 1969.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> The series of drawings were first published under the title Bag One and exhibited in January, 1970 at the London Art Gallery. On its second day of viewing, the exhibition was closed by Scotland Yard and the lithographs were confiscated because of their highly intimate and erotic nature. The case was ultimately dismissed when the magistrate decided that John's prints were "unlikely to deprave or corrupt.". It is printed on BFK Rivers Paper.

Signed Bag One Erotic Lithograph 209/300

School photographs of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John%20Lennon&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a>, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Paul%20McCartney&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul McCartney</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=George%20Harrison&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">George Harrison</a>.<ul><li>Sold as a set of 2.</li><li>Includes a black and white panoramic photograph of the pupils of the Lower School of Liverpool Institute High School in 1956, featuring Paul McCartney and George Harrison: Paul McCartney is stood on the top row on the left side and George Harrison is on the next row down on the right side.</li><li>The photograph also features Paul McCartney’s brother Mike, part time member of The Quarrymen Ivan Vaughan and The Beatles road manager Neil Aspinall.</li><li>Also included is a black and white panoramic school photograph of Quarry Bank High School, Liverpool in May 1955 featuring John Lennon: John is in the third from top row towards the center.</li><li>The photograph also features John’s friend Pete Shotton.</li><li>Each is presented unframed.</li></ul>

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, And George Harrison School Photographs

Black and white photograph of John Lennon's lips, 1966.<ul><li>Jean-Pierre Ducatez (French, b. 1941).</li><li>Gelatin silver print.</li><li>Paper with wet stamp credit affixed to verso.</li><li>Various wet stamps from exhibitions and galleries on verso.</li><li>Unframed.</li></ul>

Beatle Lips, John Lennon

A handwritten <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?Book%20Subject=Letters&amp;Book%20Subject=Manuscripts%252C%2520Letters%252C%2520Documents&amp;Book%20Subject=Manuscripts%252C%2520Letters%252C%2520Documents%252C%2520Ephemera" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">letter</a> from <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John+Lennon&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Yoko+Ono&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yoko Ono</a> written to their Chauffer, Les Anthony, in 1971.<ul><li>John Lennon (British).</li><li>Yoko Ono (Japanese).</li><li>One-page handwritten letter.</li></ul> A one page letter in the hand of John Lennon on Apple Memorandum letterhead paper that was sent to his former chauffer, Les Anthony, circa November 1971. At the time the letter was sent, John and Yoko were living at 105 Bank Street, Greenwich Village, New York, USA. John writes to relieve Mr Anthony of his duties as his chauffer, he had been working for John Lennon since 1965. Les drove The Beatles to collect their MBEs from Buckingham Palace and he drove John’s Rolls Royce to Almeira in Spain when he was filming How I Won The War. In the letter John also refers to his employees May Pang and to Dan Ritcher who was his personal assistant. The letter reads: ‘NOV! ?Dear Les and family,As you know we seem to be living half our lives abroad these days, and it’s crazy to keep a large staff, as we need people here – right?You’ve been a good lad over the years and faithful – for which I thank you. I know you’ve spoken to Peter Howard and Dan about leaving and I hope the arrangements suit you,see you some dayall the best fromJohn x YokoP.S. if there’s anything you want to say to us, call May at ABCKO, if you need a reference – tell us what you need: o.k.?P.P.S. say goodbye to your wife and the kids xxx’

Handwritten Letter from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to their Chauffer

A handbill for the Eric Burdon and the Animals performance at the Speakeasy Club, London, England, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">autographed</a> boldly on the front by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John+Lennon&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> in blue ballpoint pen.<ul><li>Sold as a set of of 5: 1 autographed handbill, and 4 supporting documents.</li><li>The autograph was obtained at the club by an American tourist in the early hours of the morning on the 9th August 1967.&nbsp;</li><li>Accompanied by a collection of supporting material detailing how the autograph was obtained, listed below, and a letter from a relative of the original recipient.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Accompanying Documents: (1) The original recipient’s Speakeasy Club membership card autographed by Eric Burdon:<ul><li>Eric has written ‘Eric Burdon the animals Love.’.</li><li>This signature was obtained on the evening of the 10th August 1967 when Eric Burdon and the Animals performed at the club.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;(2) A list of London addresses written by the recipient, one of which is the Speakeasy Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The recipient’s diary which records his time in London, including obtaining John’s signature.<ul><li>Extracts are detailed below:</li><li>Sunday 6th August 1967 – ‘Went to the pub on King’s Rd./ Talked to a few girls. Then went to the “Bag-O-Nails”, a club where the Stones and Beatles go’&nbsp;</li><li>Monday 7th August 1967 – ‘Next went to the Speakeasy. Need a passport to get in as a guest.’&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday 8th August 1967 – ‘BEFORE I write – anything I must say that I met (talked to) John Lennon of The Beatles! It happened in the morning (actually – to be technical – on August 9th at 3.15 at the Speakeasy Club. I got his autograph and talked to him. He signed his name with this very pen I’m writing this with. He was very sharp and witty. For example, I said “Hey John, I know you don’t like to sign be bothered signing autographs…” And before I had a chance to finish he said, “How do you know?” I said “Well, ah – ah – I guess I don’t really know but I just assumed that”. Then I told him I didn’t normally collect autographs, but there were only four people whose autographs I would ever want and that is: The Beatles. Then he said something in return but I didn’t quite understand him. He said something about “You mean you wouldn’t want Kruschev’s (sic) or Johnson’s autograph?” Thinking he said that, I said, “No No, I just want The Beatles autographs”. Then I asked him if The Beatles were going to change their name to Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band. He once again gave me a witty answer and said “What do you mean? What’s wrong with having two names? Will you accept us if we use the name “Beatles” on one side of a record and “Sergeant Pepper” on the other side?” Again I had to admit he was right. What’s wrong with two names? Why should you conform and have only one name? Then, finally, I asked “Oh? Do you mean that your next album will use both names?” He said “Maybe, that’s and idea” He walked out of the John (bathroom) and as he left I said “Thanks John” He said “It’s all right” I still don’t believe it happened. Before this I went to the “Wetherbee Inn” and “The Ship” nothing half as interesting happened.&nbsp;</li><li>Sammy Davis Jr. was also at The Speakeasy. I also met a guy named Mark who I talked to most of the night. There weren’t many girls at all.&nbsp;</li><li>John Lennon was at a table with Eric Burdon and the Animals who are playing at the Speakeasy on Thursday nite. I hope to see them.’&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday 10th August 1967 – Went to Speakeasy. Saw Eric Burdon and the Animals. Psychedelic Sound. Got Eric’s autograph. Also met a girl who said she wrote for an American newspaper about pop music. Associated with WPOP in Hartford. Name Debbie Smith She seemed to like me. The New Animals did not impress me. They were just a lot of noise. Eric’s singing was fair.’&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;(4) A letter from the cousin of the original recipient that reads:<ul><li>‘Enclosed please find the autographs of John Lennon and Eric Burdon from August of 1967. I have also included my cousin's (Tom Tondo) diary from his trip to England. I have tabbed the page that referenced him getting Mr. Lennon's signature. You will also find additional memorabilia he had from that trip such as his personal notes, a club card and transit map.’.&nbsp;</li></ul>

John Lennon Autographed Speakeasy Club Handbill

A Memorandum Of Agreement that was drawn up on the 15th October 1968 for <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=The%20Beatles&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beatles</a> song ‘Cry Baby Cry’.<ul><li>The track appeared on the group’s 1968 self-titled album The Beatles otherwise known as the ‘White Album’.</li><li>The memorandum has been signed on the reverse by both John Lennon and Neil Aspinall.</li><li>Lennon has signed in black felt tipped pen and Aspinall has signed in black ballpoint pen.&nbsp;</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Signed White Album Memorandum For Cry Baby Cry

A plastic portfolio bag that was used to house <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=john%20lennon&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a>’s 1969 <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Bag%20One&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bag One</a> series of lithographs.<ul><li>White plastic carrying case.</li><li>Printed signature of John Lennon on front of bag.</li><li>Printed black text.</li><li>Lithographs are not included.</li></ul> The series of drawings once housed in this case were first published under the title Bag One and exhibited in January, 1970 at the London Art Gallery. On its second day of viewing, the exhibition was closed by Scotland Yard and the lithographs were confiscated because of their highly intimate and erotic nature. The case was ultimately dismissed when the magistrate decided that John's prints were ‘Unlikely to deprave or corrupt’. The portfolio still contains the original card inners which are normally removed and the original name tag is still present.&nbsp;

John Lennon Bag One Portfolio Bag

A promotional <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Apple%20Studios&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Studios</a>, 3 Savile Row, London, England box containing a 7 ½ IPS reel to reel tape an open-ended interview with <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John%20Lennon&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> about his latest album Walls And Bridges.<ul><li>Dated the 23rd of October, 1974.</li><li>Numerous details on the box such as client, artist, job no., date, and title have been completed in pen in an unknown hand.</li><li>The tape comes with a period photocopy of an information sheet that lists all of the questions that are put to John on the tape.</li></ul>

Walls And Bridges Interview Reel To Reel Tape

A truly fascinating collection of rare material relating to <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John+Lennon&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Yoko+Ono&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yoko Ono</a>’s ‘Bed-In for Peace’,&nbsp;which took place at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam, Holland, between the 25th&nbsp;and 31st&nbsp;March 1969.&nbsp;<ul><li>Sold as a set of 8 documents and items.</li><li>John Lennon (English).</li><li>Yoko Ono (Japanese).</li><li>Each is presented unframed.</li></ul>&nbsp;On the&nbsp;20th&nbsp;March 1969, John and Yoko were married in Gibraltar before travelling to Paris for a short honeymoon. The couple then journeyed to Amsterdam in John’s white Rolls Royce, where they took up residence on the ninth floor of the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel in Room 902 – the Presidential Suite – to stage the now famous Bed-In for Peace protest. News of the event spread rapidly, and hundreds of journalists soon gathered at the hotel.&nbsp;&nbsp;After reading about the event in her attic bedroom in the small village of&nbsp;Aerdenhout, Holland, a&nbsp;16 year old&nbsp;Dutch Beatles fan named Constance&nbsp;Vrijdaghs&nbsp;decided to travel to the Amsterdam Hilton on the 26th&nbsp;March&nbsp;1969. Upon arriving, she began chatting with two girls and a boy who were standing outside, gazing up at the windows displaying the “Hair Peace” and “Bed Peace” signs. Constance asked whether they had been upstairs, and when they replied that they had not, she resolved to try and meet her idol herself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once inside the hotel, Constance told the&nbsp;doorman&nbsp;she was heading to the bar for a coffee. As soon as she passed him, she ran to the lift, jumped inside, and pressed the button for the ninth floor. Unfortunately, the doors did not close quickly enough, and she was stopped by a porter. Thinking quickly, Constance produced her Dutch Beatles Fan Club membership card and explained,&nbsp;“I am from the Dutch Beatles Fan&nbsp;Club&nbsp;and I would like to congratulate John and Yoko on their marriage. I am also here to interview them.”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The porter was skeptical and escorted her out of the lift, asking her to wait in the lobby while he made a call. Around twenty minutes later, two representatives from&nbsp;Bovema, The Beatles’ record company in Holland, arrived and escorted her to Room 902 on the ninth floor.&nbsp;&nbsp;When the door opened, John and Yoko were sitting on the bed in their pajamas. Constance congratulated them on their recent marriage, and John invited her to sit on the edge of the bed. She chatted with the couple for some time and asked them to sign her copy of the March 1969 issue of The Beatles Monthly Book, which they happily did.&nbsp;&nbsp;After a while, Constance was asked to leave by the record company executives. However, before&nbsp;departing, she asked John whether, if she wrote down some questions in the hotel lobby for an article she was preparing for the Dutch Beatles Fan Club, he and Yoko would answer them and send them back to her. The couple agreed.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the&nbsp;28th&nbsp;March 1969 the completed and signed questionnaires in John and Yoko’s hand with a covering letter on Amsterdam Hilton letterhead paper were mailed back to Constance in her&nbsp;home town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Aerdenhout.&nbsp;&nbsp;The archive consists of the following&nbsp;material:&nbsp;<ul><li>A one-page covering letter on Amsterdam Hilton letterhead, handwritten by John Lennon in black felt-tip pen and signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The letter reads:&nbsp;</li></ul> 	“Dear Constance,&nbsp;&nbsp;It was too complicated to do it the way you wanted — so I wrote in BLACK and Yoko in BLUE. On most things we thought the same, so only JOHN filled in.&nbsp;&nbsp;John&nbsp;Yoko”&nbsp; The covering letter measures 18.7cm x 26.5cm (7.3 inches by 10.4 inches).&nbsp; <ul><li>Questionnaire 1 – A sheet of white lined notepad paper on which Constance&nbsp;Vrijdaghs&nbsp;has handwritten 11 questions over both sides of the sheet to put to John and Yoko. The couple have handwritten their respective responses in black and blue pens. At the end of the questionnaire John Lennon has signed in black felt tipped pen and Yoko Ono has signed in blue ballpoint pen. John has also drawn facial doodles of himself and Yoko. The questionnaire reads as follows:&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Will you both please answer the questions?&nbsp;For&nbsp;instance&nbsp;John 1–6 and Yoko 7–11, and on the other page Yoko 1–6 and John 7–11. Thank you!&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Do you both still use drugs?&nbsp;John: “Occasionally.”&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Are you going to make a second album with Yoko?&nbsp;John: “It’s finished and out on May 2nd.”&nbsp;&nbsp;3. What do you think&nbsp;at the moment?&nbsp;John: “I feel tired. I want peace. And some food.”&nbsp;&nbsp;4. You believe in reincarnation, isn’t it? What do you think&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;be after life?&nbsp;John: “Something nice.”&nbsp;Yoko: “I will be with John again.”&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Do you really believe you can talk to Brian Epstein&nbsp;by means of&nbsp;( )&nbsp;calling him up?&nbsp;John: “Maybe. I believe in EVERYTHING until it is disproved.”&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Yoko, is your film of ‘John’s Smile’ coming in the cinemas of Holland?&nbsp;John: “YES — soon.”&nbsp;Yoko: “Hope so.”&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Why did you come to Amsterdam for your honeymoon trip?&nbsp;John: “Because the youth of Amsterdam are HIP and AWARE.”&nbsp;(Accompanied by a doodle of two eyes and a nose.)&nbsp;Yoko: “Good vibration.”&nbsp;&nbsp;8. What do you think of the Maharishi at this moment?&nbsp;John: “I like him, and I still meditate.”&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Why do you say that people may say you’re the most awful couple in the world? You two look just lovely in those white pyjamas.&nbsp;John: “It hurts when people are cruel — but I also feel sorry for them. And thank you.”&nbsp;&nbsp;10. When is that live (sic) concert coming? Is it coming now you had a kind of fight with George?&nbsp;John: “Soon. It was only an argument — not a real fight. The press&nbsp;exaggerate, you know!”&nbsp;&nbsp;11. What do you think Apple will do in the future?&nbsp;John: “Many things — records, films, etc.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The page concludes with the request&nbsp;“Will you please sign here?”&nbsp;followed by the signatures of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and the handwritten line&nbsp;“Thank you very, very much.”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The questionnaire measures 21cm x 25.5cm (8.2 inches by 10 inches).&nbsp;<ul><li>Questionnaire 2 – A second sheet of white lined notepad paper, again handwritten on both sides by Constance Vrijdaghs, containing 11 further questions. The answers are handwritten by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in black and blue pen respectively. At the conclusion, John Lennon has signed in black felt-tip pen and Yoko Ono in blue ballpoint pen, with additional facial doodles by John. The questionnaire reads as follows:&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;1. Do you both still use drugs?&nbsp;John: “Occasionally.”&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Are you going to make a second album with Yoko?&nbsp;John: “It’s out on May 2nd.”&nbsp;&nbsp;3. What do you think&nbsp;at the moment?&nbsp;John: “I’m hungry.”&nbsp;&nbsp;4. You believe in reincarnation, isn’t it? What do you think you’ll be after life?&nbsp;John: “Happy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Do you really believe you can talk to Brian Epstein by means of séances?&nbsp;John: “Maybe — I believe in everything.”&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Yoko, is your film of ‘John’s Smile’ coming in the cinemas of Holland?&nbsp;Yoko: “I hope so.”&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Why did you come to Amsterdam for your honeymoon trip?&nbsp;Yoko: “It’s a beautiful place for it and I’m glad we came.”&nbsp;&nbsp;8. What do you think of the Maharishi at this moment?&nbsp;Yoko: “I respect him and I am thankful that we learnt meditation from him.”&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Why do you say that people may say you’re the most awful couple in the world? You two look just lovely in those white pyjamas.&nbsp;Yoko: “Thank you — but you know, up till now we’ve had many criticisms from all over the world.”&nbsp;&nbsp;10. When is that live (sic) concert coming?&nbsp;John: “See other paper.”&nbsp;&nbsp;11. What do you think Apple will do in the future?&nbsp;John: “See other paper.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The sheet concludes with the request for signatures, followed by their signatures, and the handwritten closing&nbsp;“Thank you very, very much.”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The questionnaire measures 21cm x 25.5cm (8.2 inches by 10 inches).&nbsp;<ul><li>A black and white snapshot photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken during a television interview. Signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint pen by both John and Yoko, with facial doodles by John alongside his signature. A crease is present across the lower half of the photograph. Constance Vrijdaghs has written the date 26 March 1969 beneath the signatures. The photograph measures 9cm x 9cm (3.5 inches by 3.5 inches).</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>A vintage black and white press photograph of John and Yoko taken inside the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel during the Bed-In for Peace (25–31 March 1969). The reverse bears handwritten notes by Constance Vrijdaghs, including the date 26 March 1969. The photograph measures 20cm x 30cm (7.8 inches by 11.8 inches).</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Constance Vrijdaghs’ Dutch Beatles Fan Club membership card, used to gain access to Room 902 at the Amsterdam Hilton. The membership card measures 16cm x 11.3cm (6.2 inches by 4.4 inches).</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>A Dutch catalogue for John Lennon’s ‘Bag One’ exhibition. The catalogue measures 16.5cm x 15cm (6.4 inches by 5.9 inches).</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>The original mailing envelope used to return the covering letter and handwritten questionnaires to Constance Vrijdaghs in Aerdenhout, Holland, postmarked 28 March 1969. It is annotated&nbsp;“Hilton Hotel, Room 902, Mr Hille &amp;&nbsp;Boskamp, Bovema.”. The envelope measures 26cm x 16.5cm (10.2 inches by 6.4 inches). </li></ul>

John Lennon And Yoko Ono Bed In For Peace Material

Jean-Pierre Ducatez (French, b. 1941).Gelatin silver print.Typed Camera Press London publisher label with credit to artist affixed verso.This work is offered framed.

Beatle Lips: John Lennon Photograph

A black and white photograph of John Lennon by Dezo Hoffman.<ul><li>Dezo Hoffman (Slovakian, 1912-1986).</li><li>Signed by Dezo Hoffman at the bottom in black pen.</li><li>Mounted and presented in a brown wooden frame.</li></ul>

John Lennon Photograph

An Apple Corps, Python Music Limited contract, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John+Lennon&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> in black felt tipped pen.<ul><li>Signed by John Lennon (English).</li><li>The contract was drawn up to appoint P. J. Howard to vote in the First Annual General Meeting of Python Music Limited.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Signed Python Music Limited Contract

A United Kingdom signed copy of Ono's Grapefruit, which has been signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.<ul><li>Yoko Ono (Japanese).</li><li>London: Sphere Books, 1971.</li><li>Paperback.</li><li>Signed by John Lennon in blue felt-tipped pen and Yoko Ono in black felt-tipped pen on the flyleaf.</li><li>The signatures were either obtained at the launch of the paperback edition of the book on the 15th of July, 1971 at Selfridges book department in London, or on the 16th of July, 1971 at the Claude Gill bookshop, in London.</li></ul>

Grapefruit

A United Kingdom 1964 first edition hardback copy of John Lennon’s book In His Own Write, that has been autographed on the first inside page by John Lennon.<ul><li>John Lennon (English).</li><li>London: Jonathan Cape, 1964.</li><li>Signed in blue ballpoint pen.</li><li>John has added the inscription "To Joanna love" above his name.</li><li>The letters "'s Pa" have been added in an unknown hand.</li></ul>

John Lennon In His Own Write, Autographed First Edition

This 10 ½ in. EMI master tape is an effects tape that was used during the overdubbing and mixing stages of the album. It contains nearly 22 minutes of takes/tracks of songs written by John Lennon and recorded toward the end of the recording process. Included on the tape are the following recordings:

This 10 ½ in. EMI master tape is an effects tape that was used during the overdubbing and mixing stages of the album. It contains nearly 22 minutes of takes/tracks of songs written by John Lennon and recorded toward the end of the recording process. Included on the tape are the following recordings: 1. Recorded 8 October 1968 – An unreleased take of “I’m So Tired,” focusing on John’s vocals. Includes Lennon’s count in (1-2-3) and a single tracked (not double, like the release) alternate take with Lennon’s vocal in front. Ringo’s drums are way in the background with Mellotron keyboard and no rhythm guitar. Includes four full takes and four with tape roll-back. 2. Recorded 8 October 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “I’m So Tired” – Includes unused George Harrison guitar solo “track” meant for “I’m So Tired” and never released. This solo lays on top of the Mellotron and Ringo’s drums. This can be heard faintly on a version of “I’m So Tired” in the 50th Anniversary box set; the entire backing track in full studio quality included herein. 3. Recorded 25 September 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “Happiness is a Warm Gun” – This unused backing track includes Mellotron, Ringo Starr’s drums, and George Harrison guitar solos, piano, and tambourine. Includes one full take and two with tape roll back. 4. Recorded 29 August 1968 – Unreleased backing track for “Dear Prudence” – This unused backing track includes the backing harmonies (“aaaah, ooohs”) and hand clapping. Lennon’s vocals can be heard in the background.

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