Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$48.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This poster was designed by Randy Salas for performances of "The Blossom or Billy the Kid" at the Straight Theater in 1967. The Blossom or Billy the Kid was a play by the late great beat playwright Michael McClure and it’s a true gem from the era. Although not a musical event Blossom was reflecting on the story of Billy the Kid and the romantic notions of New Mexico in the American West mythology.
The main thing that separates these posters from commercially produced collectibles like baseball cards is their TRUE historical importance and value. Michael McClure was one of our nations most famous and cherished Beat Poets. His sad passing happened just two months ago. Proof of McClure's worldwide impact was the INTENSE MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE of his death appeared EVERYWHERE. This is the FIRST public offering of this poster since McClure's passing. If the past is any guide to the future look for the demand to skyrocket for this rare issue.
Poster – Blossom at the Straight Theater
Grade – PAE Excellent 73
Bands/Bill – The Blossom or Billy the Kid by Michael McClure
Venue – Straight Theater
City – San Francisco California
Date – 12/15-30 & 1/4-6/1967
Dimensions – 12 1/2" x 25"
Printing – OP-1 Original First Printing
Condition details – 100% Original with no restoration. Two small tears on the bottom edge several scuffs and dings towards the bottom a noticeable ~6" crease and smaller scuff crossing horizontally through the middle of the lotus design from the right edge with several smaller creases adjacent some edgewear. 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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