Paul McCartney's handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics used during London recording session fetch huge auction price

Sir Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics for The Beatles's 1968 hit Hey Jude have sold at auction for £731,000.

Sir Paul had written the words in black felt tip pen and the lyrics sheet was used during a recording session by the Fab Four at London's Trident Studios.

The sale amount smashed the guide price of £128,000. The buyer wished to remain anonymous.

Sir Paul's lyrics were among more than 250 Beatles-related items up for grabs during a Julien's Auctions online sale to mark 50 years since the band broke up.