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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac lyrics for sale
Handwritten Fleetwood Mac lyrics are expected to sell for up to £15,000. A composition sheet, which also included instrumentation notes, for the group's 1969 single Man of the World will be auctioned by Ewbank's next week, with an estimated value of £12-15000. The document was written in blue ballpoint pen and corrected in black ink and showed Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green - who left the band in 1970 and died in 2020 - had changed three lines of the lyrics and ticked off each finalised line in the song. Ewbank's specialist John Silke said: "Few musicians can claim to have been as talented and as important to the development of rock music from the blues and folk movements as Peter Green. "The founding father of Fleetwood Mac, who have sold more than 120 million records over the years, it is an incredible privilege to be able to sell his own handwritten lyrics and instrumentation for one his most important songs." Man of the World was Fleetwood Mac's only single for Immediate Records and appeared on an early greatest hits album in 1971. The track was never played live after Peter left the band until almost 50 years later, when they played it in Australia on their 2019 tour. Band member Mick Fleetwood previously said the song was "very prophetic" and gave an insight into Peter's mental state at the time. He told Rolling Stone in 2020: "It's a very prophetic song. When he made those songs, we had no idea that he was suffering internally as much as he was. But if you listen to the words, it's crucifyingly obvious what was going on. But a beautiful song. A poignant song." Peter left the band after taking drugs and struggling with his mental health and Mick previously recalled feeling "devastated" by his departure. He told The Times newspaper: "It was out of the blue. I don't think he knew what he was getting into (with LSD) and when he left the band we were devastated." And the 78-year-old drummer recalled how he and his late bandmate were the group's "odd couple". He added: "Peter would be the East End kid shouting, 'F****** give is the money now', to some promoter who had short-changed us. I would be the public schoolboy going, 'Maybe we shouldn't upset him too much...' "Peter certainly knew what he wanted, but that didn't transfer into his ego, which is why he named the band after John McVie and myself. He was funny, he was strong, he loved life. And emotionally he had a lot to say after having had a s***** childhood of being bullied and so on." As well as Peter's lyrics, the Entertainment + Memorabilia Music, Film / TV Popular Culture auction also includes various Rolling Stones documents, including a previously-unseen draft legal statement by Sir Mick Jagger relating to a 1967 drugs raid. Live online bidding for the auction is available via
Daily Mirror
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rio Ferdinand's diamond-encrusted football boots set to fetch £40k at auction
Rio Ferdinand won six Premier League titles and the Champions League as a player, and his Nike T90 boosts - encrusted with diamonds - are set to fetch up to £40,000 when they go up for auction A spectacular pair of diamond-encrusted football boots once owned by former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand are expected to fetch £40,000 when they are put up for auction this month. The specially-commissioned Nike T90 size-11s, each set with a ruby and both white and black diamonds, are back on the market six years after they were sold to raise money for Ferdinand's 'Live The Dream Foundation', a charity that helps underprivileged children. Online bidding with auctioneers Ewbank's starts on August 19 - and it is estimated that the boots will go under the hammer for between £20,000 and £40,000. The boots were first commissioned by Embee Jewels of London after former fashion model and dancer Luisa Di Marco came up with the inspirational idea of designing the world 's most expensive boots as part of the charity appeal. Ferdinand, who won six Premier League titles with United as well as the Champions League, Club World Cup and the Club World Cup, played 81 times for England during a glittering career that also included spells with West Ham, Bournemouth, Leeds and QPR. The 46-year-old launched a media career after hanging up his boots and is a respected television pundit. The boots were commissioned by Di Marco and fashion designer Scott Henshall after consultation with Ferdinand's management company. They were customised further with spray paint and graffiti-style artwork by rapper and film producer Goldie. Both boots have Ferdinand's name machine-stitched to the side in capital letters and have been applied with an 18 ct rose gold shield, hallmarked London 2009, along with the sponsor's mark EJ. Each 7.3 x 5cm shield has a round cut ruby set border with an estimated total ruby weight of 1.80 carats. At the centre sits the number 5, set with white round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut black diamonds set as a detail. The tongue to each boot is set with a 2.4cm diameter gold circular black diamond-set panel, and a No. 90 set with white diamonds, with an estimated total white diamond weight of 0.25 ct. A large black diamond-set Nike Swoosh to one side and a smaller white diamond-set Nike Swoosh decorate the sides, with an estimated total white diamond weight of 0.82 ct. The back of each heel is even more flamboyant. Adorned with an attached 7.6 x 6.8cm gold panel depicting a winged heart, sword and crown motif, with black enamel lettering spelling the word 'Core', each heart is set with round-cut rubies, with an estimated total ruby weight of 1.12 ct. The white round brilliant cut diamonds set in the design have an estimated total white diamond weight of 4.54 ct. Completing the vision in bling is a pair of gold-tipped laces, each set with round brilliant cut white diamonds at the terminals, and with an estimated weight of 0.22 ct each. The boots were first sold at a Private VIP Auction event in 2009, hosted by James Corden. Also up for auction at the time were England team-mates' John Terry and Wayne Rooney's match-worn and signed boots covered in jewels. Ewbank's specialist Tom Duggan said: 'Rio Ferdinand's gold and diamond encrusted boots must rank as one of the most extraordinary pieces of sporting memorabilia we have ever offered. 'One of the best things about them is that they brought together rare talents in sport, design, film and music to create them, and of course it was all for a good cause. The buyer at that original charity auction is the seller here.' Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scotsman
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Posters from ‘golden age' of Scottish rail travel to go under the hammer
Rare early 20th century memorabilia expected to sell for thousands Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They are elegantly designed snapshots of a distant era when getting around by rail was regarded as an opulent treat as opposed to a gruelling ordeal. Now, a series of beautifully illustrated vintage posters from the golden age of train travel is set to go under the hammer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The range of posters, which date from the early to mid 20th century and depict some well known Scottish routes, are expected to sell for thousands of pounds when they go to auction later this month. One poster advertises the rail line which once served Glamis Castle. Picture: Ewbank's | Ewbank's They include an eye-catching image promoting the long-gone rail station which once served Glamis Castle, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. The station was originally opened in 1838 by the Newtyle, Eassie and Glamiss Railway, but served its last passengers in 1956. Before then, however, the renowned artist, Cecil King, produced a series of sharp linen-backed posters promoting LNER and LMS services. They showcased the castle with a slogan stating that 'it's quicker by rail. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A copy of one of the posters, measuring 25 by 40 inches, is expected to fetch up to £2,000 when it is sold by Ewbank's on 25 July. A British Railways poster promoting the Highlands is among those going under the hammer. Picture: Ewbank's | Ewbank's The Surrey auction house will also be selling a romanticised poster designed for British Railways promoting an annual Highland games, thanks to a colourful image designed by Lance Cattermole. Featuring a bagpipe player and a group of Highland dancers, it is expected to make up to £200. As important as rail during the so-called golden age were the great cruise liners, and one poster dating to around 1935 is forecast to sell for between £800 to £1,200. Produced for the Cunard White Star company and depicting the Royal Route Steamers, the linen-backed design was created by the Scottish artist, Tom Gilfillan. Another highlight of the sale is a poster produced for the Durham LNER. Entitled 'It's quicker by rail' the poster was produced around 1930 to a design by the English painter and commercial poster artist, Tom Purvis. It is estimated to make between £1,500 and £3,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The sale includes an elegant Cunard poster. Picture: Ewbank's | Ewbank's The auction also includes much earlier designs, such as the Windsor by Motor-Bus poster from 1920. The linen-backed poster with artwork by F. Gregory Brown - who also designed for London the Underground - depicts a romanticised view of the gatehouse to Windsor Castle. Earliest of all is Paris St. Lazare A Londres, a 1914 design for the French railways by Maurice Toussaint. Andrew Ewbank, senior partner at the auction house, said such posters were proving increasingly popular as people look for different ways to decorate their homes. 'As the artists commissioned to design these posters, and the designs themselves show, poster art was taken seriously from the start,' he said. 'Attractive, enticing, artistic, nostalgic and often with superb graphic elements, it's not surprising that travel posters appeal to so many collectors.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Original Star Wars poster from 1977 to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction – do you have one in your attic?
Another poster features one of the most iconic pictures of all time EMPIRE CASH BACK Original Star Wars poster from 1977 to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction – do you have one in your attic? AN ORIGINAL Star Wars poster from 1977 is set to fetch a whopping £5,000 at auction. Sc-fi nuts have the chance to own a piece of movie history with a poster depicting the first ever Jedi film. Advertisement 5 A poster showing Uma Thurman's iconic character Mia Wallace is on sale at the auction Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks 5 A legendary Star Wars poster is expected to sell for up to £5,000 Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks 5 The image on the Jaws poster is one of the most famous pictures of all time Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks Originally titled 'Star Wars', the film was renamed in 1981 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' when more films were made. The poster features iconic characters including Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker and Harrison Ford's maverick hero Han Solo. Princess Leia, portrayed by the late actress Carrie Fisher, is also featured on the poster with her iconic sci-fi hairdo. The 30 by 40 inch poster was designed by Tom Chantrell for George Lucas' iconic film franchise and is now being sold at the Ewbank's vintage poster auction. Advertisement The sale ends on 19 May and is taking place in Woking, Surrey. Movie fans can also get their hands on a poster for the 1967 horror classic 'Frankenstein Created Woman'. Star Wars icon Peter Cushing - who played the villain in a New Hope - can be seen on the poster starring as Victor Frankenstein. The piece of movie history has an estimated value of £4,000. Advertisement Quentin Tarantino's cult classic 'Pulp Fiction' is next on the sales list with a lucky strike style poster. The poster, featuring the Uma Thurman's iconic character Mia Wallace on the cover, is expected to go for £2,500. A poster of Steven Spielberg's shark thriller Jaws poster is also heading under the hammer with the poster being one of the most iconic film pictures of all time. The poster from the 1975 film, which is widely considered the first ever summer blockbuster movie, has an estimated value of £1,500. Advertisement A £1,200 priced 'Dial M for Murder' poster from the 1954 mystery thriller, is also featuring in the auction. The whodunit featured Grace Kelly - better known as Grace of Monaco - and Welsh-American actor Ray Milland. Finally, a poster for Kurt Russel's 1986 action comedy 'Big Trouble in Little China' is set to fetch £800. Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986 and was directed by John Carpenter - the man behind Halloween and Escape from New York. Advertisement It also featured Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall and has become a cult classic. Rare posters regularly sell for up to £5000 as fans race to take home a piece of music or cinema history. Posters for events such as the Isle of Wight festival in 1970 and The Bath Festivals of 1960 and 1970 are especially popular, thanks to performances from bands including Fleetwood Mac. One James Bond fan announced his plan to sell his huge collection of 007 memorabilia, which experts valued at £1 million. Advertisement Steve Oxenrider owned over 32,000 items related to the British secret agent, including a Dr No poster which was valued at £15,000. 5 Dial M for Murder starred the Hollywood legend Grace Kelly Credit: Jam Press/Ewbanks
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Collection of 30,000 vinyl albums sells for £132,000 at auction
A collection of vinyl records amassed over 60 years has been sold at auction for nearly £132,000, almost double the expected two-day sale was run by Ewbank's in Send, vinyl collection had been the life's work of an unnamed collector, who had recently had estimated the "jaw-dropping" collection would sell for about £80,000. A Peel Sessions collection, featuring artists including Jimi Hendrix, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Nico and Stiff Little Fingers, was expected to fetch between £800 and £1,200, but went for £4, a collection of Rolling Stones albums expected to sell for up to £400 went for £1,235, and a box of records by 90s artists, estimated to sell for between £300 and 500, was sold for £1,430.A box of Jimi Hendrix Experience albums went for more than twice its £500 estimate, at £1,040, and a copy of the David Bowie LP The Man Who Fell To Earth, with an estimated price of £500, was sold for £1, a copy of the Spice Girls' album Spiceworld, which had an estimated price of £340 to £360, sold for £780.
