1968-G/G-680407-OP-1-CNE Auditorium-The Who Concert Poster-CGC Graded 9.0

closed on Friday, May 11, 2018

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,381.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This early classic image was designed by legendary artist Gary Grimshaw. This show was promoted by Russ Gibb the man behind the Grande Ballroom who was considered the Midwest’s greatest rock concert promoter. This poster features a great photo of The Who circa 1965.

This piece has it all great art legendary band an early date museum quality condition and third party CGC grading and authentication. A piece that is sure to increase in desirability with each passing year this poster epitomizes why collectors are now pouring into this market. Ridiculously cheap and undervalued at current market levels. 

A piece cataloged with NO CGC GRADING OR AUTHENTICATION as "Near Mint with edge wear and a bit of handling" was recently auctioned off for $3539 on 9/10/17. We recently auctioned off a 9.6 example for $8061 in January 2018.

Title – The Who CNE Auditorium

Catalog #G/G-680407

Grade  – CGC 9.0 

Bands/Bill – The Who Troggs and MC5

Venue – CNE Coliseum

City – Toronto Canada

Date – 4/7/1968

Dimensions – 12 29/32” x 21 15/16”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Gary Grimshaw 

Series/Promoter – Russ Gibbs

Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration! Super clean! No nicks cuts tears or pinholes. 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. 

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

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