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The Beatles' handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics sell for Sh96 million at auction

A sheet of paper with partial "Hey Jude" lyrics [Photo: Jane Ross]

Artist Paul McCartney’s handwritten lyrics to The Beatles’ hit song “Hey Jude” sold for $910,000 on Friday, nine times its original estimate, auction house Julien’s Auctions said.

A vintage bass drumhead with The Beatles’ logo that was used during the English band’s first North American tour in 1964 was another top item, selling for $200,000.

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