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Six photographs that weren't used for the iconic Beatles Abbey Road album cover are set to go up for auction.
Taken by Iain MacMillan, a friend of Yoko Ono, they were composed in the space of 10 minutes with the help of just a step ladder. The fifth out of six shots was eventually picked by Paul McCartney, which went on to become the album cover we all know and love.
The other five shots featuring the band at different stages of crossing the road are up for grabs. It is a one-of-a-kind auction because the photos were sold off individually alongside signed editions. Having them all in one place 45 years later is a fairly spectacular feat.
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“They are incredibly rare,” said Sarah Wheeler from Bloomsbury Auctions. “I’ve spoken to other music dealers and no one has been able to find a complete set on the market for at least 10 years.”
Also included is a photo of the Abbey Road sign, which was used for the back cover, a picture that MacMillan isn't a fan of, due to the shot been obscured by a girl in a blue dress.
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