A letter from the Rolling Stones thanking North London Police for supplying security at a concert back in 1964 has fetched only £950 at auction, despite estimates of around £4,600 when it went on sale at the Jubilee Auction Rooms in Pewsey, Wiltshire.
The letter, dated 9 Sep 1964, is signed by all five of the band (including the late Brian Jones) and was addressed to the officer in charge at Finsbury Park Police Station - this station didn't actually exist, but it was forwarded by the post office to nearby Highbury Vale. The commanding officer there gave it to a young WPC, who has held on to it until now.
The note offers "sincere appreciation" to the police who provided security at their gig, saying "We would be grateful if you would thank the officers concerned on our behalf." Hmm. Rolling Stones being polite to policemen shocker. Who'd have thought it?