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Signed by Jamie Reid, the Sex Pistols 1977 ''God Save the Queen'' Virgin Records original full page NME Magazine advertisement, to promote the Sex Pistols controversial second single released on 27 May 1977. Designed by Jamie Reid, the anarchist artist who designed many of the band's controversial covers. Reid signs the ad at lower right, ''God Save us all / Jamie Reid''. Designed in various versions for the album that became known as the ''most heavily censored record in British history,'' this ad depicts a black and white Queen Elizabeth II with an emblematic fancy tea cup near her profile. Also with an original gummed-back sticker used as part of the promotional campaign. Ad measures 10.5'' x 15.25'' on newspaper print. Some tape residue, one fold and chips measuring .5'' and .75'' along right edge. Very good condition.