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Lot #12:

John Lennon Handwritten "The National Health Cow" Poem Draft

A rare John Lennon handwritten draft of his poem "The National Health Cow," circa 1965. Lennon wrote the five verses, (twenty-one lines), in green ballpoint pen on a 5.5" x 7" sheet of ecru stationery. This is the complete poem with a few minor amendments to the full text. The poem appeared in Lennon's book of poems and verse, "A Spaniard In The Works" (1965). Excellent condition. Comes with letter from Beatles handwriting expert Frank Caiazzo.
Estimate: $15,000-$17,000