1966 FD-40 Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom Signed Moscoso Poster CGC 9.6

closed on Thursday, November 9, 2023

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$3,900.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster is signed by the artist, Victor Moscoso!

 

The FD-40 First Printing is the first Grateful Dead poster 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 shows at The Avalon featuring the Dead, Steve Miller, and Moby Grape.


--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: FD-40
--GRADE: 9.6
--PERFORMERS: Grateful Dead, Steve Miller, Moby Grape
--VENUE: Avalon Ballroom
--CITY: San Francisco
--DATE: 12/23/66
--PRINTING: OP-1; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster
--SIZE: 14 x 20

 

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