Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$108.00
Starting bid: $1.00
It's with great pleasure we can now offer the collecting community the FIRST CGC Graded example of this handbill to ever appear in our auction! Most fans of this auction are aware of the impact that Bill Graham had on the San Francisco Rock Scene on the 1960’s and beyond however only a handful of collectors are tuned into the early history of the world’s most famous rock and roll impresario.
This double-sided handbill is from the very first days of Graham's tenure with the Mime Troupe. These events are from September of 1965 at the Gate Theatre and predate the Mime Troupe I by 2 months. The handbill advertises "Candelaio" directed by the Mime Troupe founder R. G. Davis. “Ronnie” Davis was soon indicted for performing in public parks without a permit. In response Graham organized the first Mime Troupe fundraising event. These events were so popular that he held two more fundraising events. The third fundraiser featured a performance by the Warlocks later to be known as the Grateful Dead.
Several months later in 1966 Graham's name still appeared on some of their advertising but was soon removed as he was involved with his new business. The Mime Troupe toiled on in pretty much the same fashion as they previously had with their Politically critical-ironic overtones and free performances.
San Francisco counter-culture material from 1965 is few and far between highly sought after very desirable -- and in our opinion an excellent value at current market levels. Bid accordingly!
Handbill – S.F. Mime Troupe in Candelaio
Grade – CGC 4.5
Venue – Gate Theatre
City – Sausalito CA
Date – 9/16-10/3/1965
Dimensions – 9 1/2" x 13 1/2"
Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern.
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