1966 FD-40 Grateful Dead Avalon Handbill

Here we have a handbill with one of the most popular pieces of artwork promoting one of history's most beloved bands. The FD-40 is the first Grateful Dead design created by Victor Moscoso and it is commonly referred to as the Hippie Santa Claus. One of the most popular pieces of artwork promoting one of history's most beloved bands! This striking Green and Red design announced a pair of late December 1966 shows at The Avalon featuring the Dead Steve Miller and Moby Grape.Original handbills from the early days of the Avalon are increasingly harder to uncover!

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: Fd-40 Grateful Dead Avalon
--GRADE: EXTRA FINE 65
--PERFORMERS: Grateful Dead
--VENUE: Avalon Ballroom
--CITY: San Francisco
--DATE: 12/23/66
--DIMENSIONS: 11 in. x 8.5 in.
--PRINTING: OHB-A; Handbill