Signed Paul McCartney book found in charity shop sells for nearly £1,000
Summary
A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney was donated to an Oxfam charity shop in Aberystwyth and sold at auction for nearly £1,000. The signed book, part of 1970s memorabilia, was found by the shop manager after sitting on the shelf for months.Key Facts
- The book is titled *Paul McCartney In His Own Words*, a collection of interviews with Paul McCartney.
- It was donated to an Oxfam shop in Aberystwyth, Wales.
- The book sat on the shelf for several months before the signature was noticed by manager Joan Randle.
- The inscription inside reads, "All the best! to ye!" signed by Sir Paul McCartney with a black ballpoint pen.
- The book was sold at a Bonhams auction for £950, with proceeds going to charity.
- The original donor of the book has not been identified by Oxfam staff.
- The Beatles, including Paul McCartney, remain one of the most successful music groups in history.
- Oxfam said that donations like this help fund their work responding to global emergencies, such as a recent earthquake in Venezuela.
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