Final Auction Price
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$1,104.00
Starting bid: $100.00
The first CGC graded and authenticated example to appear at public auction!
The Human Be-in was perhaps “the” culminating event of the San Francisco Psychedelic scene and this seminal event just enjoyed it’s 50th Anniversary on January 14 2017. As such this poster holds tremendous historical importance. Adding to it’s appeal is the fact that it was designed by two of the most legendary artists of all time Stanley Mouse and the late Alton Kelley.
This happening included all of the major figures of the day. The Be-in was originally conceived as an opportunity for the San Francisco Bohemians and Berkeley radicals to join forces in celebration of their respective counter culture ideals. The major San Francisco bands of the day as well as Psychedelic advocates political radicals beat writers and spiritualists took the stage. Key figures of the era like Tim Leary Richard Alpert (Ram Dass) Allan Ginsburg and Jerry Rubin spoke to the gathering of 30 000. The Be-in was a true illustration of the ideals of the Haight and probably the last true gathering before the innocence of the culture would be lost.
This is a beautiful example that has no nicks cuts tears or pinholes. It is 100% ORIGINAL with no restoration of any kind. There are scattered foxing spots on both the front and back of the poster that are proof of it’s 50+ year age and the fact that it has not been screwed with or cleaned like so many posters out there have.
Poster – Human Be in
Sub Title – A Gathering of the Tribes
Grade – CGC Graded 9.0
Bands/Bill – Allan Ginsberg Tim Leary and All S.F. Rock Groups
Venue – Polo Field Golden Gate Park
City – San Francisco California
Date – 1/14/67
Dimensions- 14” x 20”
Printing- (OP-1) – Original Printing
Artist – Mouse and Kelley
AOR # - 2.217
Condition Details – No nicks cuts tears pinholes. 100% Original with no restoration. Scattered foxing spots on the front and back of the poster.
*****This Poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****