Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$6,600.00
Starting bid: $1.00
The BG-9 is a classic created by the late great Wes Wilson and this example is a true milestone preserved in SUPERB Museum Quality Condition! It's the legendary Bill Graham poster that advertised the FIRST appearance of the Grateful Dead at the historic Fillmore Auditorium.
Early Fillmore posters are always in TOP demand by collectors and this original first printing issue is VERY difficult to find especially in TOP condition. And oh what a poster it is! This lot features incredible eye appeal and literally looks like it was produced this morning not 54 years ago! If you are a super strict condition freak where only the very best will do this lot should not be overlooked! And please don't take our word for it...THIS IS THE FINEST QUALITY CGC GRADED SPECIMEN TO APPEAR AT PUBLIC AUCTION--ANYWHERE!
If there is ever ANY doubt about the historical importance of these super early 1966 Bill Graham concert posters one only has to realize that the Bill Graham Museum Exhibit has been presented at major museums across the country to rave reviews and sell out crowds that wrapped around the block. This poster just the 9th concert Graham produced at the Fillmore is sure to become the highlight of whichever collection it resides. It surely must be included in any Finest Known Condition Census!
When you consider there are literally HUNDREDS of serious collectors currently building "Finest Known" Bill Graham Fillmore collections and just ONE lucky collector can make concert poster auction history and have the satisfaction of owning this Finest Known example it's easy to understand why collectors around the world will be watching this lot to see what happens next in a hobby where World Records seem to fall on a weekly basis!
Poster – Quicksilver Messenger Service Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog #BG-9
Grade – CGC 9.8
Bands/Bill – Quicksilver Messenger Service Grateful Dead Mothers
Venue – Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco CA
Date – 6/3-4/66
Dimensions – 13 31/32” x 20”
Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing OP-1
Artist – Wes Wilson
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Paper Type – Vellum
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality that is unimprovable in every way. Of course there are no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.Absolutely spectacular!
*****This Poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*
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