A belated birthday card that was sent to the Brazilian Beatles fan Lizzie Bravo by her friend Lynda in summer 1968. The card has been handwritten and signed by John Lennon in red ballpoint pen. John has written ‘Happy Birthday Liz love John x’. Lynda has written the message ‘To Liz Sorry I forgot, But I hope this helps make up for it. Love Lynda’ in red ballpoint pen.

Contained in the original mailing envelope that is postmarked PADDINGTON 11 June 1968, the front of the envelope has the typed address to Miss Lizzie Bravo in Brazil, the back of the envelope has the return address Lynda Neale, Uxbridge, England.

In her book From Rio To Abbey Road Lizzie recounted ‘Rio, Saturday 6/15/68 I received a birthday card from Lynda, signed by John – I LOVED it!’

The birthday card measures 9.5cm x 21.75cm (3.75 inches x 8.6 inches). Two tape stains inside. The condition is very good. The envelope measures 22.7cm x 10cm (9 inches x 4 inches). The condition is very good.

Provenance: from the estate of Lizzie Bravo, backing singer on ‘Across The Universe’, author of From Rio To Abbey Road. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Lizzie’s daughter Marya Bravo. Also comes with a Tracks Ltd. certificate of authenticity.