John Lennon

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.

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John Winston Lennon

John Lennon was born, October 1940 in Liverpool England

In the late 1950s John formed a rock group called the Quarry Men Skiffle Band. This was the band that eventually became the Beatles. In 1957 he met Paul McCartney and began performing and writing with him. Lennon was considered the leader of the Beatles because he was the oldest and had the most experience. McCartney introduced George Harrison to the band to be lead guitarist.

John Lennon was often outspoken about his views and beliefs. At one point Lennon said that “the Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ.”

During the late 1960s John Lennon and the Beatles became interested in meditation and began to experiment with LSD as is evidenced in their monumental album, Sargent Peppers .

After the breakup of the Beatles in 1970 John Lennon created a very successful solo career, often with the help of Yoko Ono. He also became a leader in the anti war Movement. His song “Give Peace a Chance” became an major rallying song for the movement. Due to his anti war stance the Nixon administration tried to have him deported, but was eventually granted a green card in 1976. John Lennon was shot dead in 1980, by David Chapman In the almost 40 years since his death his music, art and legend have grown stronger each year. He was truly the poet and philosopher of his generation.

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