1966-FD-13-OP-1-Avalon Ballroom-Captain Beefheart Concert Poster-FIRST CERTIFIED ORIGINAL PRINTING WE'VE OFFERED! CGC Graded 8.0

closed on Friday, June 28, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,160.00
Starting bid: $1.00

Avalon Set Breaker Alert! We are pleased to offer to the collecting community what our tracking reports as the very FIRST CGC Graded FD-13 Original FIRST Printing poster to appear at public auction! The "Red Bull" has always been considered one of the set stoppers in The Family Dog Series. In addition to having a very attractive and popular design this very early issue is historically important as it was the very FIRST poster designed by the amazing STANLEY MOUSE for The Family Dog.

 

Unlike many of the first FD-13's printed this example was not as poorly produced as several of the copies we've come across over the years. Quite the opposite. Although some minor printing flaws are noticeable in the red pass this lovely example looks fantastic overall. The black ink lines throughout the Family Dog logo lettering and bull image are bold and sharp with minimal overlap from the red pass around the borders.

 

Early Avalon posters are amongst the most desirable items ever issued and this piece: Being the FIRST CGC Graded example we've offered is sure to enjoy spirited bidding from collectors looking to add a beautiful original gemstone to their collection! We sold a "Mint 97" example all the way back on 5/22/10 for $3355 in our mega sale and another example in similar condition was auctioned for $4620 on 2/12/15. This piece is sure to become a highlight of whatever collection in which it resides. 100% Original with no restoration whatsoever!

 

Poster – Captain Beefheart Avalon Ballroom

Subtitle – FD-13 Red Bull

Grade – CGC 8.0

Bands/Bill- Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Oxford Circle

Venue- Avalon Ballroom

City – San Francisco  California

Date – 6/17-18/66

Dimensions - 14 3/16" x 19 63/64”

Printing - OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Stanley Mouse

Series/ Promoter- Family Dog

Paper Type – Vellum

Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration. Two tiny holes in top corners single pinhole each bottom corner light tape stain on bottom edge. 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 poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. ***

 

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

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