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John Lennon Peace Sign Sells for $154K

He made the placard during a 'bed-in' with Yoko Ono

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 16, 2011 6:21 PM CST

(Newser) – A placard that got prominent play during a "bed-in" peace protest by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969 has fetched the handsome price of $154,000, reports Bloomberg. The sign reading "Bed Peace" was on the window behind the couple as they staged their weeklong protest in Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. A smart sound engineer grabbed it and had the couple sign it. An anonymous telephone bidder had the winning bid at Christie's in London. Impressive, but nowhere near what this diamond got.

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mightymike56

Nov 27, 2011 1:07 PM CST

They both should have been kicked of the America, their both commies and anti war, all of which any good American stands for, they can take Danny Clover and Shawn Penn with them.

Truth777

Nov 16, 2011 9:55 PM CST

John Lennon was insignificant. Jesus accomplished more during his time on earth. Question: Did John Lennon ever donate any part of his massive fortune to the poor? The Bible teaches us to help those who are suffering. Poverty is rampant all over the world.

drlarrymitchell

Nov 16, 2011 9:42 PM CST

Peace sells...but who's buying?

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