How much is John Lennon Autograph worth? The Beatles signatures

Find out How much is John Lennon Autograph worth? The Beatles signatures and autograph value.

John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and peace activist who rose to international prominence as the Beatles’ founder, co-composer, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist. In his music, writing, and paintings, as well as on film and in interviews, Lennon was known for his rebellious attitude and biting humour. His song writing collaboration with Paul McCartney is still one of the most successful in history.

Autograph Value John Lennon

Lennon, who was born in Liverpool, became part in the skiffle craze as a teenager. He established the Quarrymen in 1956, which later became the Beatles in 1960. He was known as “the intellectual Beatle” and served as the group’s de facto leader until McCartney took over. In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, two collections of nonsense writings and line drawings, were published by John Lennon autographs in the mid-1960s. His songs were taken as anthems by the anti-war movement and the greater counterculture, beginning with “All You Need Is Love.” In 1969, Lennon formed the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, and staged the two-week-long anti-war protest Bed-Ins for Peace before leaving the Beatles to pursue a solo career.

Between 1968 and 1972, Lennon and Ono worked on a number of albums together. Including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, his solo debut John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, and the international top 10 singles “Give Peace a Chance,” “Instant Karma!”,” “Imagine,” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” Furthermore, his criticism of the Vietnam War led to a three-year campaign by the Nixon administration to deport him after he moved to New York City in 1971. Between 1973 and 1975, Lennon and Ono split up, during which time they recorded chart-topping duets with Elton John (“Whatever Gets You Through the Night”) and David Bowie (“Fame”). Besides, in 1980, Lennon returned to music after a five-year break. Three weeks after the album’s release, he was shot and assassinated by a Beatles fan named Mark David Chapman.

Price of a John Lennon signature

Signatures from different years have different valuations. John Lennon and the Beatles were more accessible during the early 60’s. This meaning they were more autographs available from these dates. During the late 70’s Lennon was harder to obtain and rarely made appearances so these later autographs do tend to go for more money.

As of 2022 this is our valuations of a John Lennon autograph:

1963-1964: £1200 – £2200

1965-1967: £1400 – £2400

1968 – 1970: £1500 – £2300

1971 – 1975: £2000 – £2600

1976 – 1980: £2000 – £5000

Please note, condition makes a big difference and also dependant on what the item is that’s signed. Signed photos and albums are more desirable for collectors. Handwritten items by John always tend to go much higher.