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We are extremely pleased to offer collectors this Texas relic for the FIRST TIME in our auction. Artist Jim Franklin created the VG-12 to promote texas blues guitarist Mance Lipscomb for a run of shows at the Vulcan Gas Company in Austin during January 1968. This poster was the first of the Vulcan Gas numbered series to credit Jim Franklin as the artist! Franklin later did a wonderful collection of concert poster artwork for the Armadillo World Headquarters. Best of all this 9.6 graded specimen by CGC is in fantastic condition - something not often found in these large VG posters very frequently.
Austin Texas has a rich musical tradition dating back to the 1930s. Often spoken of in the same breath with Nashville and New Orleans Austin is considered an American sweet spot of musical collaboration and innovation. During the 1960s a small group of students began promoting Psychedelic and Blues concerts in the Austin area. They were originally known as the Electric Grandmother. Later they became the Vulcan Gas Company and eventually opened a venue under the same name.
The Vulcan Gas Co. was responsible for a wonderful series of concert posters that are very scarce and beautiful. Very few of these posters exist in ANY condition today and the few that have surfaced over the years have been mostly restored. This copy is in amazing condition and presents an amazing collecting opportunity for anyone in this hobby!
Poster – Mance Lipscomb at Vulcan Gas Company
Subtitle – Head to Head
Catalog # VG-12
Grade – CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill – Mance Lipscomb Conqueroo
Venue – Vulcan Gas Company
City – Austin Texas
Date – 1/19-20/68
Dimensions – 22" x 28"
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter – Vulcan Gas Company
Artist – Jim Franklin
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality with no nicks cuts tears or pinholes. 100% Original with no restoration
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
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