Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
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Letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett to ex on sale for £10,000 each

Karl Grafton
Karl Grafton
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Framed display showing Nick Mason loading his drum kit into a van outside Roger Waters’ family home in Cambridge, alongside handwritten letters by Syd Barrett to Jenny Spires, included in a lot estimated at £4,000 -£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

Two letters from genius Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett to a former girlfriend are to be auctioned off for £10,000 each.

They were handwritten in 1965 letter by Barrett to his then-girlfriend Jenny Spires.

They offer insight into Barrett’s life and artistic voice during the band’s earliest period.

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The first, written in black ink across two sheets of blue paper, is described as capturing Barrett’s distinctive voice during the formative years of Pink Floyd.

In it he references writing what would become Bike, later included on The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, noting: “I played my guitar tonight and drank beer and wrote a song about the prettiest thing in the world.”

He signed the letter using his given name, Roger, and included the invented word “twistravegroovey,” reflecting his playful, stream-of-consciousness style, as reported by Whats The Jam.

Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Handwritten letter by Syd Barrett to Jenny Spires referencing early band life, included in a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

The pages are presented in a wooden frame used during the Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017, which toured internationally through 2025.

The second handwritten letter from 1965 by Barrett to Spires illustrates his early creative output and personal correspondence.

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Like the “twistravegroovey” letter, it originates from Spires’ personal collection.

It features hand-drawn illustrations, including a sketch referencing the band’s early touring van, and reflects the same intimate tone and observational detail found in his songwriting.

Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Framed display showing Nick Mason loading his drum kit into a van outside Roger Waters’ family home in Cambridge, alongside handwritten letters by Syd Barrett to Jenny Spires, included in a lot estimated at £4,000 -£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

A signed setlist by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour is also on sale.

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The setlist is autographed by Gilmour and has an estimate of £10,000.

The Herman the Pig inflatable stage prop used during Roger Waters’ 1990 The Wall – Live in Berlin is also on sale.

Measuring approximately 47ft wide, 70ft deep, and 60ft high when fully inflated, the lot is accompanied by materials including a production folder containing stage construction plans, technical specifications, photographs, promotional documents, and related ephemera.

Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

It has an estimate of £6,000.

Expert Mark Hochman, said: “Pink Floyd’s influence on music and live performance is immeasurable.

“This auction offers collectors the chance to own pieces that capture key moments of that legacy.

“From Syd Barrett’s intimate handwritten letters that shaped the band’s early sound, to David Gilmour’s signed setlist reflecting their enduring live performances, and the monumental Herman the Pig prop from The Wall – Live in Berlin, these items tell the story of a band that redefined rock music on stage and in the studio.

Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

“Each lot is a tangible connection to the creativity and innovation that continues to inspire generations of fans worldwide.”

They are being auctioned online by Propstore in the UK on April 30 with bidding open now.

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Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Handwritten Pink Floyd tour setlist from 1987-88 signed by David Gilmour, included in a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
David Gilmour performs on stage, pictured in a framed display included in a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)
Two handwritten 1965 letters from Pink Floyd genius Syd Barrett, offering rare insight into his earliest creative years, are heading to auction with estimates of £10,000 each.
Scrapbook pages documenting the staging of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, including inflatable pig designs, with a lot estimated at £4,000-£6,000. (Jam Press/Propstore)

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