Lennon, John

scattered corrections in black ink, including at least six in Lennon's autograph such as the alteration of the name "Lungboot" to "Taddpill", one correction in red ink and two minor corrections in pencil, two pages, large post quarto (10 x 8 in.; 255 x 203 mm, unwatermarked), stapled, slightly creased

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A comic depiction of a confrontation between a "scruddy working clog" and a "big fat catipalyst boss", published on pp.38-40 of In His Own Write. The bloody-minded trade union official was a common satirical target of British comedy in the decades after World War II, perhaps most memorably in the character of Fred Kite, played by Peter Sellers in the 1959 film I'm All Right Jack. Sellers was one of Lennon's favorite actors.