1966-BG-43-OHB-BONNIE MACLEAN-Otis Redding-Grateful Dead-Fillmore Auditorium Concert Handbill-VARIANT MACLEAN Designed Version! CGC Graded 9.2

Presenting the FIRST of this specimen to appear in our auction with CGC Grading and Authentication! Here is an original variant BG-43 handbill created by Bonnie MacLean - completely different and unlike the more recognized Wes Wilson design for this issue.

This MacLean monochromatic version is not featured in the Art of Rock book or Eric King's guide however Mister King does mention it when discussing the Wes Wilson BG-43's. King suggests in his guide that it is possible Wes Wilson was late delivering the design for his posters & handbills to the printer. In turn Bonnie created these alternate versions to promote the shows - as this difficult to locate variant has been confirmed a Pre-Concert Original Printing!

This handbill was created for the incomparable Otis Redding at the Fillmore. The legendary Stax-Volt singer made his only Fillmore appearance for three nights in December of 1966. There was a different opening act each night. The Grateful Dead were the opening act on the first night of the Otis Redding concerts.

Artist Bonnie MacLean's passing last year made headlines around the world due to her fabulous body of work and contribution to the hobby. This international recognition underscores the desirability of this lot. Bonnie was married to Bill Graham and managed the art department for the Fillmore. She was one of the most prominent artists in the Fillmore series!

Handbill - Otis Redding & His Orchestra
Catalog #BG-43
Grade - CGC 9.2
Bands/Bill – Otis Redding & His Orchestra Grateful Dead Johnny Talbot & De Thangs Country Joe & the Fish
Venue – Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco California
Date – 12/20-22/66
Dimensions – 4 7/16" x 7 1/4"
Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing MacLean Version
Artist – Bonnie MacLean
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration. Pinholes top corners. 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.

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