[ Autographs ] JOHN LENNON (1940 - 1980) English singer and songwriter, the inspirational genius behind the success of The Beatles. Murdered outside his New York apartment. Signed book, The Beatles, by Hunter Davis, McGraw-Hill, New York,, 1968, First Ed., boldly signed on the front free endpaper in blue marked. This book wasone of 101 prizes awarded by Flip Teen Magazine for their "Flip's Beatles Contest" sponsored in connection with McGraw-Hill Books. Sold with the letter of congratulations from the contest, dustjacket worn at edges, otherwise very good.