scattered corrections in blue ballpoint, titled at the head of the page, 1 page, small folio (253 x 177mm), [1964/65], slight crease at bottom left corner 

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A GLEEFUL PARODY OF POMPOUS NEWSPAPER LETTERS, in which "Jennifarse Cough" vociferously defends Norman Cough (no relation) from the outrageous slurs of Mr Smothballs over the growing crisis in Indonesia. Newspapers provided the inspiration for several of Lennon's songs (most notably in 'A Day In The Life'), and Lennon talked of his reading in an interview promoting A Spaniard In The Works (where this piece appears on p.66):

"Well, obviously I read most newspapers all the time, you know. 'Cuz we're often in newspapers, and it's still nice to read about yourself. And then after I've looked and seen we're not in it, then I go through the rest of it. And then I finally end up reading the political bit, when I've read everything else. So I'm... you know. I can't help being up with the times, because I am part of the times through what we've been up with, really." (The World of Books, 16 June 1965)