This lot includes a Signed Letter of Authenticity by Jay Thelin proprietor of The Psychedelic Shop! The short lived but historic shop closed in October 1967. The poster once graced the walls of the shop and has been in Jay Thelin's possession since. Only the 5th CGC Graded example of the BG-26 OP-1 FIRST PRINTING poster we've ever auctioned over 13 years! This Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead issue is a favorite among collectors and can be extremely difficult to find.
The BG-26 is also another creative leap forward for the work of the late great Wes Wilson. This image represents the first time that the artist would incorporate a nude figure into his Fillmore poster art. This would be a reoccurring theme in Wilson's work for the remainder of the time he was enlisted by Bill Graham.
Wes Wilson's passing last year made international news due to the worldwide appreciation of his artistic output. Posters created by the artist like this early Bill Graham issue will always enjoy a growing level of demand as our hobby continues to mature.
Poster – Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog #BG-26
Grade – CGC 5.0
Bands/Bill – Jefferson Airplane Grateful Dead P.H. Phactor Jug Band Andrew Staples Quicksilver Messenger Service Country Joe & the Fish
Venue – Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco CA
Date – 9/2-5/66
Dimensions – 13 25/64” x 20 59/64”
Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing OP-1
Artist – Wes Wilson
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration of any kind! 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. This lot is also available for your inspection at our Gallery in Baltimore Maryland.
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