Harrisongs Ltd. business check, 7.5 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Lennon, payable to Ray Sargeant Ltd. for £65.11.0, June 16, 1971. Matted and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 20. In fine condition, with punch holes to top edge, and a bank stamp over first name of signature, as well as a red cancellation mark slightly touching last name of signature. Lennon checks are quite scarce, and this is the first we have ever seen issued on behalf of George Harrison’s publishing company. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL.
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Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint by John Lennon, Brian Epstein, and Wilfrid Brambell; also signed on the front pastedown in blue felt tip by Helen Shapiro, and in blue ballpoint by Arthur Askey. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/None. This was probably signed at a special literary luncheon on April 23, 1964, held by Foyle’s bookshop at the Dorchester Hotel during the filming of A Hard Day’s Night, which was attended by all five. The first UK nationwide tour the Beatles accomplished were as Shapiro’s opening act in 1963, and Brambell appeared in the role of ‘Grandfather’ in A Hard Day’s Night. An uncommon assemblage of signers with several terrific Beatles associations. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL.
Prominent circa 1976 ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 slip. In fine condition, with a fold across the bottom edge, trivial skipping to beginning of signature, and a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL.
Signed book: Grapefruit. Later printing. London: Sphere Books Limited, 1971. Paperback, 5 x 5. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by John Lennon and in blue felt tip by Yoko Ono. Autographic condition: fine, with scattered light toning and foxing to signed page. The consignor indicates that the signatures were obtained at the paperback launch of the book at Selfridges, London, on July 15, 1971. A highly-prized dual-signed edition of Ono’s critically acclaimed example of conceptual art obtained at their widely-publicized book signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Signed book: The Penguin. Later printing. England: Penguin Books, 1965. Softcover, 5 x 7.75, 155 pages. Signed on the half-title page, “Love from John Lennon,” adding quick caricature sketches of himself and Yoko Ono; also signed under the images by Yoko Ono. Autographic condition: fine, with some scattered light foxing and a small area of dampstaining to lower right corner tip. Book condition: VG-/None. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Rare Maclen (Music) Ltd. business check, 8 x 4, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Lennon, payable to Audiotek for £156-15-0, July 7, 1970. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to top edge, a small red ink cancellation through a single letter of signature, and expected stamps, none detracting from the overall impressive size and crispness of the signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Lennon had left the Beatles the previous September and was working on his debut solo album, which would be released in late 1970. Lennon checks are quite uncommon, particularly those drawn from his publishing company, with this one boasting a signature almost 4.5″ long. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Signed book: In His Own Write. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Susan, Lots of love from John Lennon xxx,” adding a sketch of an unusual face under his signature. Front pastedown is signed and inscribed by songwriter Lionel Bart. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/None. Signature may very well originate from the Foyles Luncheon which was held in honor of the book’s publication, as Bart was in attendence as well. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Signed book: Grapefruit. Second edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 5.5. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page to Swiss actor and theater critic Pierre Biner, “To Pierre, with love, Yoko Ono,” and “and her famous husband John Lennon 71!” adding self portrait caricatures of himself and Yoko. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG. White paper-covered boards; minor wear to corners and very slight soiling along edges; light soiling to endpapers. Dust jacket in protective mylar sleeve; light creasing and few tiny tears to edges (almost exclusively at corners and spine-ends); one larger tear (approximately 1″) at front lower edge; light soiling and orange discoloration. A charming and witty example of Lennon taking a back seat to his wife’s work, as she presents her art in America, at the same time the Beatles were dissolving. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Promotional copy of the Double Fantasy album signed on the back in black ballpoint in the sky area of the Kishin Shinoyama photo, “Love, John Lennon” and “Yoko Ono.” The record is not included. The album jacket, which is embossed with ‘Promotional Copy Not For Sale,’ and also bears a sticker which states, “Includes the single (Just Like) Starting Over,” just below the name Yoko Ono on the front cover, has been split along the top and bottom seams so as to display both sides, then matted and framed to an overall size of 32.5 x 20. A mild area of moisture discoloration and two spots of minor surface loss to upper left corner of back cover, and a small affixed photo covering an inscription, otherwise fine condition.
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