Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,440.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This OP-1 Original First Printing Poster has been restored to offer the appearance and eye appeal of a Museum Quality specimen. It is also Mounted on parchment-type paper.
The famous FD14 “Zig-Zag Man” promotes a pair of concerts by Big Brother and The Holding Company and Quicksilver Messenger Service at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco California in 1966. This masterpiece was designed by two of the most famous and legendary artists of the era the late Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse. It was also the first dates Janis Joplin ever performed with Big Brother and the Holding Company! Over 50 years later we believe that this is still a “sleeper issue” given its iconic artwork historical significance and legendary artists. The quintessential vintage 1960’s concert poster! Original First Printings are very difficult to find and highly sought after!
Poster – Big Brother and The Holding Company
Subtitle – Zig–Zag Man
Catalog #FD 14
Grade – PAE Graded "79" Restored Mounted
Bands/Bill – Big Brother and The Holding Company Quicksilver Messenger Service
Venue – Avalon Ballroom
City – San Francisco California
Date – 6/24-25/1966
Dimensions – 14 15/64” x 19 15/16”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley
Condition Details - This poster has been restored to offer the appearance and eye appeal of a clean copy. Restoration to the corners mounted on parchment-type paper. 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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