JOHN LENNON
OWNED AND WORN
FABRIC SWATCH DISPLAY
WITH FILM FRAMES AND GOLD COIN + FIRST DAY COVER
WELCOME BEATLES JOHN LENNON FANS!
Unique 3 1/2 inch x 5 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch thick, clear, UV protective, acrylic holder with colorful graphics of John and Yoko's famous bed-in for peace event. The display contains 5 vintage film frames, of the event, and a swatch of grey liner material removed from a pair of black trousers/pants, worn by John in 1967. Originally acquired in the early 80's directly from Gordon Millings whose father was the owner of Millings & Son tailor shop. This was the famous tailor shop used by the Beatles, many movie stars, and other important music figures. Acquired through the British auction house of Cooper & Owen. The trousers have the original Millings and Son bevo label and the additional label with hand written notes with a "John Lennon July 1967." After careful inspection and consideration it was determined that a small fragment of material (left by the tailor) could be removed without compromising the integrity of the trousers. The material was removed from the waist area. The removal was done by a professional seamstress.
YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL GOLD PLATED, 40MM, COIN WITH JOHN LENNON BUST AND "1940-1980" TO ONE SIDE AND A COLOR PEACE EMBLEM AND "GIVE PEACE A CHANCE" ON THE REVERSE. IT IS STORED IN A "WAR IS OVER-IF YOU WANT IT" HEADER, 2 3/8 INCH X 3 1/4 INCH PROTECTIVE HOLDER.
IN ADDITION YOU WILL RECEIVE TWO CUSTOM GUITAR PICKS AND A WAR IS OVER PIN BACK BUTTON.
You will also receive a very limited First Day Cover. This 3 5/8 inch by 6 1/2 inch colorful FDC, with the orange gradient John Lennon stamp, was issued on 7 September, 2018 comes with the custom official USPS color peace symbol cancellation. The art shows John and Yoko on a bed during their peace campaign "Bed-in" event.
UP FOR AUCTION IS THE FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 12, 1964 (Vol. 3 No.68) ISSUE OF MERSEY BEAT. INSIDE ARE A NUMBER OF ARTICLES ON THE BEATELS INCLUDING A LARGE TWO PAGE MERSEY BEATLE SPREAD. THERE IS ALSO FULL PAGE AD FOR THE CAVERN. THIS ISSUE IS ON THE LARGER FORMAT WHICH MEASURES APPROX. 17” X 12” WHICH I BELIEVE WAS SOLD FOLDED SO THERE IS A CREASE ACROSS THE CENTER OF THE PAPER. THIS EXAMPLE IS COMPLETE WITH ALL 16 PAGES. THERE ARE A FEW TEARS, BUTNOTHING MAJOR. AS EXPECTED FOR A NEARLY 60 YEAR OLD PAPER, THE PAGES HAVE YELLOWED WITH TIME. ALL IN ALL, A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS HARD TO FIND MERSEY BEAT PAPER.
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