D5801A

John Lennon

Rock Musician & Member of the Beatles

Red Stamp

Cover Announcement 

John was born in England on October 9, 1940 and was destined to become the co-founder of the most famous and successful Rock 'n Roll band of all time - the Beatles. The individually hand painted cachet features Lennon in his military-type jacket, symboiizing the top hit "Sergeant Pepper's Loneiy Hearts Club Band." Also prominent in the cachet design are strawberries that are visual references to the famous recording "Strawberry Fields Forever."

The Beatles gained worldwide fame during the 1960s. Along with fellow musicians Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the group became the most commercially successful band in history.

John Lennon is now ready. Collins # E5801 at $15.00. 

Note: The correct Collins # is D5801.

Summer 2026 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 39 D5801a — John Lennon (orange stamp) — 9/17/18

John was born in England on October 9, 1940 and was destined to become the co-founder of the most famous and successful Rock 'n Roll band of all time — the Beatles. The individually handpainted cachet features Lennon in his military-type jacket, symbolizing the top hit "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Also prominent in the cachet design are strawberries that are visual references to the famous recording "Strawberry Fields Forever." The Beatles gained worldwide fame during the 1960s. Along with fellow musicians Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the group became the most commercially successful band in history. This is the first time John Lennon has appeared in a mail sale.