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This drawing was featured, in reverse, on p.17 of John's second book of verse, stories and drawings, 'A Spaniard In The Works', published in the UK in June 1965 by Jonathan Cape. It may perhaps be considered one of John's best-known and loved drawings: it was also used by Oxfam for a Christmas card that same year, when it appeared in reverse again, printed on yellow. An original card is included with this lot.
Provenance:
The Tom Maschler Collection.
As Literary Editor at Jonathan Cape, Maschler was heavily involved in the production of both of John's books in 1964 and 1965. As a gesture of thanks, John presented him with the original drawings and manuscripts.
All rights of reproduction reserved to the Estate of the late John Lennon.