Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,320.00
Starting bid: $1.00
The FD-40 First Printing is the first Grateful Dead poster created by Victor Moscoso and it is commonly referred to as the Hippie Santa Claus. One of the most popular pieces of artwork promoting one of history's most beloved bands! This striking Green and Red design announced a pair of late December shows at The Avalon featuring the Dead Steve Miller and Moby Grape.
Poster – Grateful Dead Avalon Ballroom
Subtitle – Hippie Santa Claus
Catalog # FD-40
Grade – CGC 8.0
Band/Bill – Grateful Dead
Venue – Avalon Ballroom
City – San Francisco CA
Date – 12/23 & 24/66
Dimensions – 14” x 20”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – Victor Moscoso
Series/Promoter – Family Dog
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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