1968-Jefferson Airplane/Grateful Dead–Carousel Ballroom- Handbill-PAE Graded Near Mint 89

closed on Friday, October 9, 2015

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$242.00
Starting bid: $100.00

Here is the chance to acquire what is quite simply one of the most famous and most popular posters of the era!  This Alton Kelley design pokes fun at the D.I.Y.  aspect of the Carousel. This piece measures 4 15/16” x 6 31/32” and is pristine in all respects easily one of the finest we have ever seen or handled

 This handbill is featured in the “Art of Rock” plate # 2.172. This is the epitome of a “blue chip” handbill. A famous design a famous band and ultra rare in this state of preservation

•    Poster – Grateful Dead Carousel Ballroom
•    Sub Title – Sore Thumb
•    Grade – Near Mint 89
•    Bands/Bill- Grateful Dead Jefferson Airplane
•    Venue- Carousel Ballroom
•    City – San Francisco California
•    Date - 3/15/68
•    Dimensions- 4 15/16” x 6 31/32”
•    Printing-  (OHB-1) Orginal Printing
•    Artist – Alton Kelley
•    AOR # - 2.172
•    Condition Details – Light crease in the bottom left and right corners that lightly break the ink. There are no nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind.

*****This handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****