1968–Santa Clara Fairgrounds-Big Brother & The Holding Company-Janis Joplin Concert Handbill-INCREDIBLE CONDITION! PAE Graded Mint “93”

closed on Friday, August 23, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$600.00
Starting bid: $1.00

We are pleased to offer this original handbill to you for the FIRST time in our auction! This scarce piece seldom turns up at public auction and it’s tough to track down in ANY condition much less this amazing Museum Quality seen here! 

 

Janis Joplin & Big Brother were touring heavily during spring of 1968. This concert in Santa Clara was just 2 weeks prior to their first New York appearance at the legendary Anderson Theatre. The group has just signed with Columbia Records and were about to begin recording “Cheap Thrills” a month later.

 

When scarce Janis material like this handbill surfaces in such fantastic condition a feeding frenzy of bidding usually follows as collectors are consistently trying to locate the very best of the best! This particular issue has superb eye appeal with an excellent design and colorful photo of the band. Bid accordingly!

 

Handbill – Big Brother Santa Clara Fairgrounds

Grade – PAE Mint 93

Bands/Bill – Big Brother Raybyne Memorial Band

Venue – Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

City – Santa Clara CA

Date – 2/9/68

Dimensions – 5 1/2 x 8”

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality with no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. Light handling.

 

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

 

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