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Elizabeth Salt's Rock Star Autograph Book Sells for £7,000

2/5/2026

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Elizabeth Salt, 79, sold her autograph book for £7,000 at Richard Winterton Auctioneers on February 2, 2026.
The book features signatures from iconic rock stars, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Rob French, an ephemera valuer, said the item was historically significant because of the auction excitement.
Originally estimated at £3,000 to £4,000, the sale drew strong interest reflecting Salt's story and the item's provenance.

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Elizabeth Salt, 79, sold her autograph book for £7,000 at Richard Winterton Auctioneers on February 2, 2026.
The book features signatures from iconic rock stars, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Rob French, an ephemera valuer, said the item was historically significant because of the auction excitement.
Originally estimated at £3,000 to £4,000, the sale drew strong interest reflecting Salt's story and the item's provenance.