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Lot #591
Beatles

Official “MBE,” and unofficial “LSD” titles added to a pound note presented to their US tour manager

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Official “MBE,” and unofficial “LSD” titles added to a pound note presented to their US tour manager

Bank of England one pound note, signed and inscribed on the portrait side in black ballpoint to their US tour manager Bob Bonis, “To Bob Bob from Paul McCartney (BYRDS),” “To Bob, best wishes, George Harrison MBE,” “To Bob’oners from John Lennon LSD,” and “To Bob, best wishes, Ringo Starr.” Fair to poor contrast to portions of three of the signatures and inscriptions, otherwise fine condition. Bonis served as the band’s tour manager from 1964–1966. The humorous titles added after their respective signatures, as well as the note’s recipient, add to the uniqueness of this piece, especially Lennon’s reference to the psychedelic hallucinogen, which he first tried in early 1965. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #430 - Ended June 18, 2014





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