PAUL LETTER FOUND IN ROCK 'n' ROLL TREASURE TROVE

One interesting item was a limited edition framed copy of Paul McCartney’s 1997 solo album Flaming Pie together with a letter from the former Beatle.

Paul who lived in Rye with his wife Linda at the time, wrote to Mitchell: “Only 200 have been pressed and sent to ‘extremely groovy’ people such as yourself.

“Linda and I hope it brings you a moment or two of joy. We also hope you have a record player. Failing that I understand that when warmed up it can be made into a rather attractive plant pot holder.”

There are also a number of letters sent to Dee Mitchell from Noel Reading, the bass player in the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

The items are now being sold by Eastbourne Auction Rooms with a total estimate of £6,000.