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Signed Paul McCartney book found in  charity shop sells for nearly £1,000

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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