1967-Better Living Thru Chemistry Poster-PAE Graded Very Fine 63

closed on Friday, August 18, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$98.00
Starting bid: $25.00

If you want a true piece of 1960's San Francisco history here it is!

This is a famous satirical poster which stole DuPont’s slogan “Better Living Through Chemistry ” and turned it into a pro LSD campaign. It features a photo of stoned hippies giving the slogan a psychedelic spin and was a jab at the ad put out by the large pro-war corporation. This was a classic head shop poster! It would've been available at the psychedelic shop and it’s currently on display at the DeYoung Museum exhibit “The Summer of Love Experience”. As popular as this poster was at the time it is extremely difficult to find a copy in any condition today.

 

Poster – Better Living Thru Chemistry

Grade – PAE Very Fine 63

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 1967

Dimensions – 22” x 28”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist - Shea

Paper Type – Index

Condition Details – There are 3 tack holes in top right corner one in top left corner 3 on top edge. A single tack hole in the bottom center a 10 1/2” razor slice which is taped from behind a series of edge creases and light tears on the right and left side and some handling.

 Note: This oversized poster will be certified sealed in archival Mylar and shipped flat for an additional $15 fee. Shipping will be calculated accordingly.

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

 

 

 

 

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