1968–Grateful Dead-Newport Pop Festival-Orange County Fairgrounds Concert Poster-SIGNED! PAE Graded Extra Fine '69'

closed on Friday, October 16, 2020

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$204.00
Starting bid: $1.00

The front of this poster is signed (Unknown confirmed signature - see photo and email us if you believe you know who signed it)

 

Presenting for the FIRST TIME in our auction this Original Poster produced to promote the Newport Pop Festival! The 1968 Newport Pop Festival was one of the earliest large-scale festivals. Held at the Orange County Fairgrounds the attendance was estimated at 140 000. The Grateful Dead played on Sunday August 4th. The full lineup of performers for the festival included Jefferson Airplane Sonny & Cher The Byrds Tiny Tim Country Joe & the Fish Eric Burdon and the Animals and more. As soon as we find out who may have signed it this long lost poster will be even more special! Check back for updates.

 

Poster - Newport Pop Festival Orange County Fairgrounds

Grade – PAE Extra Fine 69

Bands/Bill – Jefferson Airplane Sonny & Cher Grateful Dead Tiny Tim Country Joe & the Fish Eric Burdon and more…

Venue – Orange County Fairgrounds

City – Costa Mesa CA

Date – 8/3-4/68

Dimensions – 14 1/2" x 23"

Printing –  Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Series/Promoter – Wesco Scenic Sounds Productions

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 6:00 pm eastern.

 

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

 

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