Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,640.00
Starting bid: $1.00
Total bids: 13
There is one number in collectibles that is instantly more sought after and valuable than any other number and that is the number ONE. ONE as in FIRST!! The first corvette, the first Batman comic, the first U.S. coin are all immediately recognizable due to the HISTORIC IMPORTANCE of the collectible in question. Anybody and everybody can understand THE FIRST, and therefore THE FIRST of everything has an intrinsic desirability to people inside AND outside a collectible market. If you are even THINKING of bidding on this lot, or even if you're not, we urge you to read our blog dated 1/25/10 to learn more why the FIRST of any collectible is the most important and most sought after.
If there is any doubt about the UNSURPASSED HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE of this FIRST EVER BILL GRAHAM FILLMORE POSTER, simply consider the fact that for the past two years a major Bill Graham Museum exhibit has been criss-crossing the country to overflowing crowds. This exhibit has been extensively reported about in our blog posts published on 12/10/15, 6/30/16, and 7/26/16. It is highly advised that anyone considering bidding on this lot should also read these posts carefully to understand the full historical importance and desirability of what is be offered here.
We know that 500 examples of this poster were originally produced, 150 of the Op-1, and 350 of the OP-2, offered here. Clearly, the lucky new owner of this poster will take immense joy in owning this legendary piece, and this satisfaction is sure to grow with each passing year. The yellows and reds are as bright and fresh as the day they were laid down on paper, each corner is razor sharp. If you are looking for a Blue Chip issue that is sure to be fought over when you decide to sell this poster down the road, this lot is for you!
Poster – Jefferson Airplane, Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog #BG-1
Grade – CGC 8.0
Bands/Bill - Jefferson Airplane,
Venue - Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco, California
Date – 2/4-6/66
Dimensions - 14 7/8” x 18 27/32”
Printing – OP-2, Original Pre-Concert Printing, Version 2
Artist – Peter Bailey
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Paper Type – Yellow Index
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