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.
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.
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.
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.
“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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