1966-Avalon Ballroom— Grateful Dead—FD-26—PAE Graded MINT97!

It is with the utmost pride that we offer the International Collecting Community this historic unparalleled opportunity. The FD 26 is without question one of the “Holy Grails” in the entire genre and this issue is on everybody’s top 3 lists of “most desirable” posters. Proof of this worldwide demand is manifested in a $6500-$7500+ value that is garnered for SECOND printings in Mint condition when they infrequently enter the market. Used damaged Original First Printings also bring this same amount and are also highly desirable. While Mint First Printings are 15-20 times rarer than used copies we believe the modest multiple of 4 or 5 represents one of the great opportunities and bargains in THE ENTIRE COLLECTIBLES MARKETPLACE!! This world famous piece of art was designed by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley and measures 14 7/32 x 19 59/64”. The story of Mouse and Kelley searching the stacks of the San Francisco library for an appropriate illustration for the poster is well documented. If we had to own just ONE PIECE for our own persona collection this would be it. This poster defines the term “historically important”. The “Skull and Roses” from this very poster would be appropriated by the Dead for the rest of their careers and go on to be world famous internationally recognized logo for the band. This is the FIRST MINT example to enter the market in several years and collectors that are considering bidding must understand their will be intense competition for the right to add this to your collection. With the top coins and stamps and baseball cards trading in the millions and many comic books worth well into 7 figures we truly believe in the bottom of our hearts that this is sure to be a 6 figure piece in the years ahead.