1966–FD-26-OHB-A-Grateful Dead-Avalon Ballroom Concert Handbill-SIGNED Mouse! HIGHEST GRADED EXAMPLE WE'VE OFFERED! CGC Graded 9.8

closed on Friday, May 14, 2021

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$6,600.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This original handbill is signed and doodled in ink by the artist Stanley Mouse!

 

PRESENTING THE FINEST Quality CGC Graded example of the Original FD-26 Handbill we have EVER had the pleasure of offering to the collecting community in our auction! The FD-26 is one of the undeniable stars of the 1960’s concert materials genre and its place in history is well known. This classic Mouse/Kelley design has survived the test of time and is easily one of the most recognized images in all of Rock. Posters in this shape are worth tens of thousands. An Original First Printing of this poster sold two years ago for $118 750 in another public auction!

This Skeleton & Roses Original Handbill offers you the opportunity to own the same famous art for far less. Since this example is in amazing 9.8 graded condition and SIGNED it is sure to enjoy spirited bidding from collectors across the globe!

Handbill – Skeleton & Roses
Grade – CGC 9.8
Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead Oxford Circle
Venue – Avalon Ballroom
City – San Francisco CA
Date – 9/16-17/1966
Dimensions – 8 33/64” x 11”
Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing Handbill OHB-A
Artist – Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley
Series/Promoter – Family Dog
Condition Details - FINEST WE'VE OFFERED! Superb Museum Quality that is unimprovable in every way. Of course there are no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.

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

* A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*