1967–Golden Gate Park-Pow Wow-Gathering of the Tribes Concert Handbill-OHB-B-CGC Graded 9.6

closed on Monday, April 10, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$817.00
Starting bid: $100.00

The Human 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 Stage was taken by the major San Francisco bands of the day as well as Psychedelic advocates political radicals beat writers and spiritualists.  Key figures included Tim Leary Ram Dass Allan Ginsburg and Jerry Rubin who 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.

We are pleased to offer the very first CGC graded example of this popular Rick Griffin handbill to ever appear at public auction. This artwork is featured in The Art of Rock plate# 2.215 and matches the poster in the preceding lot. It’s no secret that handbills are far easier to counterfeit than posters. CGC authentication has brought much needed integrity and stability to this very popular segment of the marketplace. Finally you can acquire handbills with confidence knowing you are getting exactly what you pay for!

Poster- Human Be-In
Sub-Title- A Gathering of the Tribes
Grade-CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill – All the SF Bands
Venue – Polo Grounds Golden Gate Park
City – San Francisco California
Date -1/14/67
Dimensions – 8 1/2” x 11”
Printing – OHB-B
Artist – Rick Griffin
Condition Details-No flaws evident. No nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration.

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