1966-FD-26-RP-2-Grateful Dead–Avalon Ballroom-PAE Graded Excellent 71

closed on Friday, April 29, 2016

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$759.00
Starting bid: $200.00

Here is a reprint of one of the most important posters in the world of Psychedelic art. This poster for a September 1966 Grateful Dead concert at the Avalon Ballroom is one of the most coveted collectibles of all.

The FD -26 is one of the undeniable stars of the 1960’s concert poster 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.

The Psychedelic Art exchange historically has only dealt in first printing posters. However the importance and collectability of this poster has convinced us to make an exception in this case.

Poster – Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom
Sub Title – FD-26
Grade – Excellent 71
Bands/Bill - Grateful Dead Oxford Circle
Venue - Avalon Ballroom
City - San Francisco California
Date - 9/16-17/1966
Dimensions - 14 5/32”x 19 29/32”
Printing -  (RP-2) 2nd Printing
Artist - Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley
Series/ Promoter - Family Dog
Paper - Vellum
Condition details – This poster has a tack hole in each of the corners three sets of staple holes on the top edge one set of staple holes on the right edge edge wear on the left edge surface dirt toning and one tape pull on the reverse.

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