John Lennon’s Bag One portfolio series was completed with a custom white patent leather carrying case designed by French clothing designer Ted Lapidus and hand-stitched by craftsmen in Italy.

The packaging of Bag One was of prime importance in bringing a cohesive feeling to the whole project. John had already agreed that a specially designed bag would be the obvious solution. They commissioned Ted Lapidus, the French clothing designer, to create a stylish white carrying case complete with zips, handles and a lock. Three Hundred of the bags, each to hold a complete set of lithographs were hand stitched by craftsmen in Italy. As a final touch Bag One and John Lennon’s signature are imprinted in black letters onto the white patent leather.

The lithographs were first exhibited in January 1970 at the London Arts Gallery with Lennon and Yoko Ono attending the opening.

This is an extremely rare historical artifact. Very few have survived over the last 55 years since they were created. This is an exceptionally fine example that is in near mint condition.