AUTHENTIC
JOHN LENNON AUTOGRAPHS


ITEM#: SOA035
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  DESCRIPTION

ORIGINAL APPLE FIRST PRESSING "WALLS AND BRIDGES" U.S. LP ALBUM COVER,
AUTOGRAPHED ON THE FRONT COVER, BY JOHN LENNON.

ALSO INSCRIBES HIS FACIAL SELF-CARICATURE AND THE DATE "77" BELOW HIS SIGNATURE.
INCLUDES RECORD AND CUSTOM INNER SLEEVE.

IN DECEMBER OF 1973, JOHN LENNON PARTED WAYS WITH PRODUCER PHIL SPECTOR - THEN SHIFTED GEARS AND BEGAN RECORDING A COLLECTION OF NEW COMPOSITIONS. THE RESULTING ALBUM, "WALLS AND BRIDGES" WAS RECORDED IN JULY AND AUGUST OF 1974, DURING HIS ONE-YEAR
SEPARATION FROM YOKO. HE DESCRIBED THIS PERIOD IN HIS LIFE AS "EXTRAORDINARY", "PECULIAR" AND "SCHIZOPHRENIC," ADDING THAT HE WAS AMAZED HE GOT ANYTHING OUT. BUT WHEN JOHN ENTERED THE RECORD PLANT STUDIOS IN NEW YORK TO RECORD "WALLS AND BRIDGES", HE WAS
CLEARLY FOCUSED AND READY TO WORK. THE ALBUM'S TITLE SPRANG FROM A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT JOHN HEARD IN NEW YORK. "IT REGISTERED AS SOMETHING TO DO WITH COMMUNICATION AND MAYBE WALLS THAT KEEP YOU IN OR SEPARATE PEOPLE AND BRIDGES BRINGING THEM TOGETHER". THE LP WAS RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 IN AMERICA, AND OCTOBER 4 IN ENGLAND.

FAB 4 COLLECTIBLES IS VERY PROUD TO OFFER THIS MOST OUTSTANDING U.S. FIRST PRESSING ORIGINAL 1974 APPLE LABEL ISSUE (APPLE SW-3416) OF JOHN LENNON'S CLASSIC, '"WALLS AND BRIDGES" ALBUM SIGNED MAGNIFICENTLY ON THE FRONT COVER IN BOLD BLUE BALLPOINT PEN BY JOHN LENNON. JOHN AUTOGRAPHS THE FRONT COVER AND IN ADDITION, DRAWS HIS FACIAL SELF-CARICATURE AND INSCRIBES THE YEAR DATE "77" BELOW HIS SIGNATURE. The signature measures approximately 4" in length and 1" in height at its tallest points (the letters J and L), and the “doodle” is nearly an inch tall.

The signature is in a GREAT prominent AREA ON THE FRONT COVER and in a relatively clear SPOT, JUST ABOVE THE FIRST OF THE TWO SECTION FOLD OVER "FLAPS".  WHEN THE FLAPS ARE FOLDED OVER TO THE BACK COVER, JOHN'S SIGNATURE AND INSCRIPTIONS DISPLAY STRONGLY ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT THE DISTRACTION OF THE FLAP'S CONTENTS. THE SIGNATURE AND INSCRIPTIONS REMAIN BRILLIANT with absolutely no fading, AND ONE can see how hard John pressed UPON THE BLUE BALLPOINT PEN when signing - IT really “pops”

THIS IS TRULY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUTOGRAPHED JOHN LENNON ALBUMS IN EXISTENCE, WHICH INCLUDES A DATE AND A FACE CARICATURE - SIGNED UPON AN ALBUM COVER THAT FEATURES ONE OF JOHN'S EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTWORK DRAWINGS. THIS IS A TRUE "WORLD CLASS" JOHN LENNON AUTOGRAPHED ALBUM COVER.

THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THE COVER IS A FANTASTIC NEAR MINT MINUS. There are three minor flaws to the cover that do not distract: (1) A small square discoloration in the top right-hand corner of the front cover, which appears that a sticker was removed and there is a slight amount of residue present. This is barely noticeable, (2) small Writing on the back, at the top right-hand corner, (3) On the back, another sticker removal, at the top and near the left corner. The sticker outline and residue are A TOUCH more noticeable in this case. THE COVER HAS NO SPLITS, NO TEARS ANYWHERE.

THE SIGNED COVER, WHICH IS A FIRST ISSUE U.S. 'NEW YORK'  APPLE MANUFACTURED COVER INCLUDES THE ACCOMPANYING ORIGINAL CANADIAN FIRST ISSUE RECORD, WHICH IS COLUMBIA RECORDS CONTRACT PRESSING. THE RECORD GRADES A NEAR MINT UNPLAYED JEWEL. THE CUSTOM U.S. PRINTED PROTECTIVE INNER CARDBOARD LP SLEEVE IS ALSO NEAR MINT. TAKE NOTE THAT CANADIAN PRESSINGS OF THIS TITLE CAME WITH COVERS MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S..  THE ORIGINAL U.S. INSERT LYRIC BOOKLET IS MISSING.

ACCOMPANIED BY LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM ROGER EPPERSON OF 'REAL' - Roger Epperson Authentication Ltd. .  Music industry autograph authenticator, MR. Epperson has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in the collectibles industry, AND is the only dealer in the world that deals exclusively in music related autographed collectibles. His narrowed focus has established HIM as a valued, and trusted autograph authenticator for all genres of contemporary music. From Elvis to the BEATLES TO THE Rolling Stones to Springsteen, Roger's dedicated research has brought him the recognition that has made him a valuable resource to independent autograph authentication specialists and autograph collectors everywhere. Auction Houses that MR. EPPERSON HAS authenticated for INCLUDES: Christies UK, Bonhams UK, RR Auction, Heritage Auctions AND Alexander Autographs.

 

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