1966-FD-14-OHB-A-Zig Zag Man-Avalon Ballroom-Big Brother & The Holding Co Concert Handbill-CGC Graded 9.6

closed on Friday, May 17, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$540.00
Starting bid: $1.00

Here’s your chance to acquire a CGC Graded Original Handbill of one of the most iconic and enduring images in the entire hobby. The famous FD14 “Zig-Zag Man” advertises a pair of concerts by Big Brother and The Holding Company and Quicksilver Messenger Service at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco California.

 

The poster for this concert featuring the same artwork is virtually unavailable in this amazing condition and we will buy any mint copy for well into 5 figures. This is your chance to acquire the same beautiful artwork on a handbill for a tiny fraction of the price!

 

This Handbill is quite beautiful  literally and we are hard pressed to understand why it did not receive a higher 9.8 grade. The paper is bright and crisp the colors are bold and fresh. And of course there are no pinholes tears folds nicks or restoration of any kind. A museum quality gem and you don’t have to take our word for it it has been independently graded and authenticated by CGC! 

 

In October 2018 a lower 9.4 graded example reached $1840 in our auction. There will no doubt be lively bidding on this superior graded example here! 

 

Handbill - Big Brother and The Holding Company Avalon

Nickname - FD 14 Zig –Zag Man

Grade - CGC 9.6

Bands/Bill - Big Brother and The Holding Company Quicksilver Messenger Service

Venue - Avalon Ballroom

City – San Francisco California

Date - 6/24-25/1966

Dimensions - 5 5/8” x 7 5/8”

Printing - (OHB-A) Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist - Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley

Series / Promoter - Family Dog

Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality with no visible flaws of any kind. No nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.

 

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

 

*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*