Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$660.00
Starting bid: $10.00
Several of the lots in this auction, including this First Print FD-16, were consigned by a Bindweed Press employee who printed the poster. Bindweed was the source for many of the famous early San Francisco Dance Hall Posters. This copy of FD-16 was taken straight from the press and has remained in the original owner's possession for 59 years. Early Bindweed posters were printed on slightly thick textured vellum paper.
The FD-16 is one of the most popular concert posters ever created by two of the most legendary artists of all time Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley. Here is the duo's take on another icon of popular culture. Just 1,000 posters were originally produced. Very few have survived in this state of preservation and demand far outstrips the available supply. This piece is unique because it is printed slightly off register. Legend has it this was done on purpose to simulate the visual effect of LSD for the viewer.
Condition: Pinhole top edge, corner creases, tape residue and pulls on reverse.
--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: FD-16 Poster
--GRADE: Extra Fine 67
--PERFORMERS: Sir Douglas Quintet, Everpresent Fullness
--VENUE: Avalon Ballroom
--CITY: San Francisco
--DATE: 07/08/66
--SIZE: 14.19 x 19.88"
--PRINTING: OP-1; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster
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