1969-The Old Fillmore-Grateful Dead Concert Handbill-SIGNED Ratza! PAE Graded Near Mint “81”

closed on Friday, November 16, 2018

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$115.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This handbill is signed in pencil by the artist Terrance Ratza!


It’s a pleasure to offer this early & original Grateful Dead handbill in our auction for the FIRST TIME! This was created by artist Terrance Ratza for a two day run of shows the Dead played at the Old Fillmore. It was re-named that after Bill Graham moved to The Carousel Ballroom and then subsequently called it The Fillmore West. 


The music performed both nights was recorded and has been shared frequently between deadheads for decades almost to legendary status. Here’s a historic collectible from an early era of the band when they were about to break open with two high-selling albums the following year.


Handbill – Grateful Dead The Old Fillmore 1969

Grade – PAE Near Mint 81

Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead South Bay Experimental Flash Alligator

Venue – Fillmore Auditorium

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 11/7-8/69

Dimensions – 8 1/2” x 11”

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Terrance Ratza

Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. Tiny nick bottom left edge light water damage top right handling creases. 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 Handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****