1971–Hill Auditorium-Grateful Dead—PAE Graded Excellent 75

This  is one of the most popular Grateful Dead posters of all time. Created by Detroit artist Gary Grimshaw. This cartoon image shows just how diverse Grimshaw’s talent was he utilized varying styles throughout his poster making career.

This copy is especially important as it was a true promotional copy that directed  ticket buyers to the ticket outlet for the event Discount Records that is why the mail order information on the bottom has marker though it. This poster was either hung on campus or in the ticket outlet itself.

This poster was culled from the personal collection of  artist Hugh Surratt.

• Poster – Grateful Dead Hill Auditorium
• Grade – Excellent 75
• Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead and The New Riders of the Purple Sage
• Venue – Hill Auditorium
• City – Ann Arbor Michigan
• Date – 12/14/1971
• Dimensions – 16 5/8” x 22”
• Printing – OP-1
• Artist – Gary Grimshaw
• Series/Promoter – UAC/Daystar
• AOR # - 4.187
• Paper Type –  vellum
• Printer - 
• Condition Details- There is a 1 1/8 inch tear on the left side and 1 L shaped tear on right edge just to the right of the M in auditorium and a ½” tear in the middle of the right edge. There is one more tiny 1/8” tear on the left edge. There’s handling on the left edge.

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