1968-G/G-680607-OPC-A-Grande Ballroom-Cream Concert Postcard-CGC Graded 8.5

closed on Friday, May 17, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$132.00
Starting bid: $1.00

A rare original postcard of the legendary Cream "Paisley" one of THE most sought after Grande Ballroom images of all time featuring one of the top bands of all time. 

 

The Grande was the Midwest center of the psychedelic scene in the 1960’s. It is by far the most famous of the Midwest venues and it featured many of the top bands of the era. 

 

Many collectors believe that postcards graded 8.5 by CGC represent the best value in the marketplace today. See our blog dated 1/31/18 to learn why demand is currently skyrocketing.

 

Postcard – Cream Grande Ballroom 1968

Catalog # G/G-680607

Nickname - Cream Paisley

Grade – CGC Grade 8.5

Bands/Bill – Cream MC5 Carousel and more

Venue – Grande Ballroom

City – Detroit MI

Date – 6/7-9/68

Dimensions - 4 3/16" x 7 7/64"

Printing – OPC-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Gary Grimshaw

Series/ Promoter- Russ Gibb

Condition Details - 100% Original with no 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.

 

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

 

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