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Autographed Beatles photo rakes in huge price at auction

Photos of the Beatles were hot items Saturday at the Idols & Icons auction held by Darren Julien Auctioneers Friday and Saturday, the auctioneer announced late Saturday night.

A group of Beatles vintage promotional photos, lot # 476, originally estimated to be worth $400-$600, sold for $2,944. 
 
A photo signed by all four Beatles, lot #444, originally estimated to sell for between $2,000 to $4,000, sold for more than double the high estimate for $8,320. 
 
An Army jacket worn by John Lennon in a 1966 Life Magazine photo shoot, lot #475, sold for $240,000, above the auctioneer's estimate of $150,000 to $200,000.
 
The auction took place in Beverly Hills. An auction of Johnny Cash items is being held on Sunday.  
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