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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Eleanor Storey

Paul McCartney book worth almost £1,000 donated to charity shop

  • A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney was donated to an Oxfam charity shop in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
  • The copy of Paul McCartney In His Own Words remained unnoticed for months until manager Joan Randle discovered the valuable inscription.
  • The book, featuring the Beatles legend's signature, was subsequently sold at auction by Bonhams.
  • It fetched £950, with all proceeds going to Oxfam to support its charitable work and emergency appeals.
  • Oxfam staff have been unable to trace the original donor of the signed memorabilia.

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Book donated to Oxfam charity shop fetches nearly £1,000 at auction

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