1966 FD-40 Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom Handbill CGC 8.5

closed on Thursday, December 14, 2023

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$169.20
Starting bid: $1.00

Here we have one of the most popular pieces of artwork promoting one of history's most beloved bands. This original handbill created by Victor Moscoso is commonly referred to as the Hippie Santa Claus. The striking Green and Red design announced a pair of late December shows at The Avalon featuring the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller and Moby Grape. Original handbills from the early days of the Avalon are increasingly harder to uncover! 

 

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: FD-40 Handbill
--GRADE: 8.5
--PERFORMERS: Grateful Dead, Steve Miller, Moby Grape
--VENUE: Avalon Ballroom
--CITY: San Francisco
--DATE: 12/23/66
--PRINTING: OHB-A; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Handbill
--SIZE: 8.5 x 11

 

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