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Beatles' album poster sells for Rs 25 lakh at Christie's

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    • Agencies Tags : Beatles, Christies auction, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Posted: Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 at 1924 hrs New York:

    A souvenir poster of Beatles' iconic rock and roll album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" went under the hammer for USD 52,500 (Rs 25.48 lakh) at a Christie's auction of pop culture memorabilia that saw total sales of USD 650,862.

    The auction of 193 lots featured a variety of Hollywood music, sports, and pop culture ephemera.

    The Sgt Pepper poster had signatures of all four Beatles -- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in blue ink circa 1967.

    Alternative rock icon Kurt Cobain's Sears bass guitar sold for USD 43,750, while a classic black leather motorcycle jacket signed by members of his band Nirvana and Soundgarden fetched USD 12,500.

    A set of rare handwritten and partial lyrics for the song "With God On Our Side" from Bob Dylan's seminal 1964 album "The Times They Are A-Changin" sold for USD 25,000.

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    An original script of "The Godfather" signed by Marlon Brando in blue ink fetched USD 10,625 while a pair of handwritten and signed cheques of Marilyn Monroe sold for USD

    4,750.

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