^Lot 808 Beatles: John Lennon

DS, one page, 6.5 x 7.25, May 1967. Receipt issued to “John Lennon, Esq.,” from R. A. Lampe Interior Decorators for “1 Edwardian Over Mantle,” signed at the bottom in blue felt tip. Receipt bears a “Paid” stamp dated “May 10, 1967,” acknowledging payment of £6.0.0. In fine condition, with a perforated left edge.

This delivery was made to Lennon’s ‘Kenwood’ estate in Weybridge, a 27-room mock Tudor residence he purchased in 1964 and was home for himself, wife Cynthia, and son Julian. Despite having paid to have their home brought to life by interior designer Kenneth Partridge, the Lennons immediately made a number of further alterations which better reflected their taste—including this purchase from R. A. Lampe Interior Decorators. Lennon did much of his mid-1960s Beatles songwriting and demo recordings in the attic of this home, though the following day would set out for the Olympic Sound Studios to record 'Baby, You're A Rich Man.’ A one-of-a-kind piece of Beatlemania!