1978-Closing of Winterland-Grateful Dead Concert Poster-DOUBLE SIGNED-PAE Graded Almost Mint “90”

This poster is signed by both artists in gold ink Stanley Mouse and the late Alton Kelley.

The Grateful Dead’s New Years shows were the highlight of the year for many of their faithful legions. Bill Graham would pull out all the stops for this annual event.  The former Ice rink Winterland where band had performed since 1966 was the site of some of their finest performances over the years. The final Dead concert at Winterland which fell on New Years Eve 1978 is regarded as one of the Dead’s finest performances of all at the historic venue. It was one of those nights where it all worked out seamlessly.

The accompanying HUGE poster for that show offered here  is equally well regarded. Legendary artists Mouse and Kelley created one of their finest efforts of their longtime collaboration. The legendary “Blue Rose” is a poster that deserves a home in every San Francisco poster collection and is sure to bring the winning bidder much satisfaction now and even more with each passing year. DOUBLE SIGNED with signatures from both artists!

Poster – Grateful Dead Winterland

Sub Title – Closing of Winterland

Grade – PAE Almost Mint “90”

Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead The Blues Brothers and The New Riders of the Purple Sage

Venue - Winterland

City – San Francisco California

Date – 12/31/78

Dimensions- 18 15/16” x 28 1/2”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Mouse and Kelley

Series/ Promoter – Bill Graham

AOR #4.38

Paper Type – Heavy stock

Condition Details – Super cleran with no nicks cuts'tears or pinholes. A light tape pull and adhesive residue on reverse. Two ultra-light scrapes below the oval and above the letters ‘B’ and the second ‘R’ in Brothers are barely noticeable but mentioned for accuracy.

 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. *****