Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$540.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This handbill is signed in black ink by the artist the late great Wes Wilson!
We can say with great certainty that this handbill (as with many from 1966) exists in even smaller quantities that the poster itself. The BG-3 original first printing handbill was just the third image in the Bill Graham Fillmore series and a leap forward in design for artist Wes Wilson. The shows featured Jefferson Airplane and the headlining act - the Paul Butterfield Blues Band who were quickly becoming a high profile national act after several members backed Bob Dylan at his famous Newport Folk Festival Electric debut.
This is the FIRST BG-3 handbill with CGC Grading to ever appear in our auction! Wes Wilson's recent passing made international news due to the worldwide appreciation of his artistic output. Check out this article to learn more. SIGNED handbills like this early Bill Graham issue will always enjoy a growing level of demand as our hobby continues to mature. A real piece of history that is sure to gain in desirability with each passing year!
Handbill – Paul Butterfield Blues Band Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog # – BG-3
Grade – CGC 9.2
Bands/Bill – Paul Butterfield Blues Band Jefferson Airplane
Venue- Fillmore Auditorium Harmon Gymnasium UC Berkeley
City – San Francisco California
Date – 4/15-17/66
Size - 6 35/64" x 9 23/64"
Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – Wes Wilson
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
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 handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
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