1968-BG-133-OP-1–Fillmore West-The Grateful Dead/The Who-Includes OPC-A-Postcard-PAE Graded Excellent 71

closed on Friday, January 27, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$230.00
Starting bid: $100.00

This double sized Fillmore poster showcases a famous collaboration between Rick Griffin and Alton Kelley. The poster was created to promote several weeks of shows in the summer of 1968. The month’s lineup included powerhouse performances by the Who and the Grateful Dead.

This lot also includes the accompanying BG-133 OPC-A Postcard which measures 7 1/32” x 8 31/32”. (See photos) which is not graded but would graded by PAE in Excellent condition.

Poster – The Who Fillmore West
Sub Title – BG-133
Grade – PAE Excellent 71
Bands/Bill- The Who Creedence Clearwater Revival Grateful Dead Quicksilver Messenger Service and It’s a Beautiful Day
Venue- Fillmore West
City – San Francisco California
Date – 8/13-25/68
Dimensions- 21 30/32”x 28 12/32”
Printing- (OP-1) Original Printing
Artist – Alton Kelley and Rick Griffin
Series/Promoter- Bill Graham
Paper Type – Uncoated Index
Printer – Tea Lautrec Litho
Condition Details – There are pin holes tape in the corners toning creases and edge wear.

The photographs of this poster show the weights used in all four corners to hold the poster flat as well as the light reflecting off the sides from the curl in the paper.

Note: This oversized poster will be rolled and shipped without our standard archival holder. The poster can be certified sealed in archival Mylar and shipped flat for an additional $15 fee. Shipping will be calculated accordingly.


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