Lennon’s lyrics up for action

JOHN LENNON’s handwritten lyrics to the Beatles song I’m Only Sleeping will go on sale next month, Bonhams auctioneers said.

The lyrics, appearing on the back of a letter chasing payment for a radiophone bill, are expected to fetch £250,000 — £350,000 (€295,000) when they go under the hammer at auction on December 15.

Also on offer are two Ivor Novello Awards for songwriting and composing, with the prize for She Loves You, awarded to the Beatles in 1964, expected to sell for £400,000-£500,000.

The other prize is the 1968 best song award for She’s Leaving Home which Bonhams estimates to be worth £15,000-£20,000.