1966–FD-26-OHB-A-Avalon Ballroom-Grateful Dead Concert Handbill-CGC Graded 9.2

closed on Friday, March 23, 2018

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,301.00
Starting bid: $1.00

The FD-26 is one of the undeniable stars of the 1960’s concert poster genre and its place in history is well known. This classic Mouse/Kelley design has survived the test of time and is easily one of the most recognized images in all of Rock. Posters in this shape are worth tens of thousands. The FD-26 handbill offers you the opportunity to own the same famous art for far less. Handbills of the FD-26 in this condition routinely realize $1 500 and up at auction!

Handbill – Skeleton & Roses

Grade – CGC 9.2

Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead Oxford Circle

Venue – Avalon Ballroom

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 9/16-17/1966

Dimensions – 8 33/64” x 11”

Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing Handbill OHB-A

Artist – Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley

Series/Promoter – Family Dog

Paper Type – Vellum

Condition Details - Super clean and fresh. VERY conservatively graded. No nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration! View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern.

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