Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration Nos. 333-14791
NASD File No. 961029005
Cusip #: 52517PLQ2
PRICING SUPPLEMENT NO. 270
Trade Date: October 15, 1997 to Prospectus
Supplement dated August 11, 1997
and Prospectus dated August 11, 1997
LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
Medium-Term Notes, Series E
(Fixed Rate)
Due from Nine Months to 30 Years from Date of Issue
Pricing to Public: 100%
Agent's Commission: .25%
Settlement Date: 10/20/97
Interest Rate Per Annum: 6.26%
Interest Payment Dates: February 15th and August 15th, commencing
2/16/98
Maturity Date: 10/20/99
These Notes, issued under Pricing Supplement No. 270, may be sold in
minimum denominations of $1,000, or any amount in excess thereof
which is an integral multiple of $1,000.
The aggregate principal amount of this offering is $16,000,000 and
relates only to Pricing Supplement No. 270. Medium-Term Notes,
Series E may be issued by the Company in an aggregate principal
amount of up to $10,267,500,000 and, to date, including this
offering, an aggregate of $9,603,325,000 Medium-Term Notes, Series E
has been issued and $5,682,390,000 are outstanding.