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Signed book: In His Own Write. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free end page, “To John Lennard from John Lennon and” and “Ringo Starr,” and “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with mild edge toning to signed page and both pastedowns, and scattered surface wear, dings, and impressions to covers. Lennon found avenues other than music to express his creativity. This specific literary effort—his first published work and the first solo effort of any of the Beatles—consisted of nonsensical, disjointed short stories and line drawings. Quite uncommon to see other members of the Beatles signing Lennon’s work.