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George Harrison's Leather Jacket Sells for Enormous Sum at Beatles Auction
- Posted on Dec 13th 2012 11:00AM by Cameron Matthews
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The late George Harrison's exquisite black leather jacket hit the auction block at Bonhams' house Entertainment Memorabilia Sale in London, selling for a huge sum.
One lucky private collector went home with the Cavern Club and Hamburg-era jacket yesterday (Dec. 12) for £110,000 ($177,419). According to the AP, Harrison can be seen wearing the slick jacket in many photos from the early 1960s.
Also available at the auction was Harrison's custom-made Beatle boots from 1964 and an orange Western-style shirt identical to what he wore at the Concert for Bangladesh. Those items sold for £61,250 ($98,000) and £23,750 ($38,000), respectively.
Check out the whole collection in the video below.
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reminds me of my good times from that era.
December 17 2012 at 6:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhen the Beatles first came to the US, you couldn't get a ticket at any price.
Somehow WQAM in Miami got one ticket which they held a contest for. To win, you had to be the first caller three times. Well, my oldest sister, Cynthia, won it.
So, we took her to Miami International Airport and put her on a 727 for Jacksonville where she saw the Beatles live.
I think she still has some of the Beatles junk. I think it's worth millions, go figure.
My wife would never sell any of her Beatles stuff she has been collecting since day one of their introduction no matter how much any of it is worth.
December 17 2012 at 11:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI remember my sister had a shoebox full of Beatle trading cards. When we moved in 1972 they disappeared, probably thrown out or something. I can only imagine how much some of those might be worth today.
December 17 2012 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRIP George....I don't want none of your darn clothes. I have the memory and copies of your music.....PRICELESS !
December 17 2012 at 10:58 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyThe Beatles singing reminded me of someone jumping up and down on a cat.
December 17 2012 at 8:10 AM Report abuse Permalink -9 rate up rate down ReplyThere is no such word as "Momento" That was the spelling in the link I clicked on.
The correct word is "Memento" as in Memory.
It's not about the Moment, it's about the Memory.
This world is dying....and I say to the jacket...
Big friggin deal... !
Wow I thought it was Lennon's but I was close haha.
December 13 2012 at 10:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIf I had that kind of money laying around you bet I would buy that coat. I would wear it too. Unless your not in certain circles no one would believe you. Wonder why the family is selling ? Hopefully the money goes to a cause close to George's heart.
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