This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2009
On this off-white, lined notepaper sheet, John Lennon has handwritten an 11 line greeting and sentiment to his fans from the "Great Wok" in black felt tip pen. It reads, "This is the Great Wok speakin to you from thee heart of the West Side Manhattan New York. I am pleased to give my annual yearly message to ma people for the year 1979. I myself have made my resolutions to renounce completely - everything but complete self indulgence + luxury." The "Great Wok" appeared in a lengthier, spoken version on disc 4 of the John Lennon anthology box set. Measures 7" x 10" and is mounted and framed with a 6" x 9" color photograph of Lennon in New York circa 1975, to measure a total 22" x 17". Very good condition. Comes with letter from Beatles handwriting expert Frank Caiazzo. Estimate: $16,000 - $19,000. THIS DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN CHANGED, WITH MORE INFORMATION ADDED, FROM THE ONE THAT APPEARS IN THE CATALOG.