1966–FD-26-OHB-A-Avalon Ballroom-Grateful Dead Concert Handbill-CGC Graded 5.5

closed on Friday, June 28, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$720.00
Starting bid: $1.00

The FD-26 is one of the undeniable stars of the 1960’s concert poster genre and its place in history is well known. This classic Mouse/Kelley design has survived the test of time and is easily one of the most recognized images in all of Rock. Posters in this shape are worth thousands. This FD-26 Original Handbill offers you the opportunity to own the same famous art for far less. Handbills of the FD-26 in this condition routinely realize $1 000 and up at auction!

 

Handbill – Skeleton & Roses

Grade – CGC 5.5

Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead Oxford Circle

Venue – Avalon Ballroom

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 9/16-17/1966

Dimensions – 8 33/64” x 11”

Printing – Original Pre-Concert First Printing Handbill OHB-A

Artist – Stanley Mouse Alton Kelley

Series/Promoter – Family Dog

Paper Type – Vellum

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.

 

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