Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$8,637.00
Starting bid: $100.00
It’s no secret that Acid Test posters are the most highly sought after and most historically important of all 1960’s concert posters. We are pleased to offer this Trophy Museum Piece that distinguishes itself in many ways as truly World Class. This poster is featured in The Art of Rock page 250.
First this famous example of this poster is recognized as the finest quality known of an estimated 5-6 that have survived today. Second this is the very first CGC graded Acid Test poster of any kind to appear at public auction. Lastly this has to be considered one of the very finest quality Acid Test posters to exist from any of the historical events that happened over 50 years ago.
The Grateful Dead performed at this event along with Janis Joplin and Big Brother and The Holding Company and Quicksilver Messenger Service. Dead historians agree this was an epic 3 day event that was one of the pinnacle moments in early Dead concert history. So much so that The Grateful Dead themselves just released this concert as a special bonus to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first album. In addition these shows were released on vinyl by The Dead this month for Record Store Day.
This poster is absolutely flawless with superb eye appeal in every way. The paper is bright and crisp and each corner is razor sharp. The black ink was flawlessly applied for a superb impression.
The high water mark for this poster was achieved on 9/15/13 when a damaged copy cataloged as in "excellent condition a single pinhole at top center prevents this from dead mint. Less than a handful of these still exist I can't imagine there's a better one out there than this." That copy sold for $11 550. Clearly the specimen offered here is in a different universe quality wise than this previous sale.
In every other certified collectible market the finest known example easily brings 10x 20x or more the value of a used heavily damaged copy. While this Finest Known copy is sure to bring a substantial premium it won’t approach the premiums that are common place in certified coins comic books and baseball cards. And herein lies an opportunity for the collector that is ready willing and able to act when special opportunities present themselves.
The new owner of this poster will gain much satisfaction by acquiring a poster of incredible rarity quality and historical importance. It is sure to become the highlight of any collection in which it resides. It will also prove to be even more rewarding to own in the future as the market for certified concert posters expands along with the premiums paid for Finest Known material.
Poster – Trips Festival PNE Garden Auditorium 1966
Grade – CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill – Various
Venue – PNE Garden Auditorium
City – Vancouver Canada
Date – 7/29-31/66
Dimensions – 9 1/2" x 13"
Printing – OP-1 Original Printing
A.O.R.- 250A
Condition Details- Superb. Possible Finest Known. No flaws evident. No nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind.
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****