1956–Safford Armory-Jim Reeves Cardboard Concert Poster-HATCH Show Poster-PAE Graded Excellent “79”

closed on Friday, October 11, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$228.00
Starting bid: $1.00

We are happy to offer this Jim Reeves original cardboard poster for the FIRST TIME in our auction. Known as "Gentleman Jim" his records were charting through the 50's and the 60's. Reeves became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound a mixture of older country-style music with elements of popular music. His songs continued to chart for years after his death. He died in an airplane crash during 1964 and he's a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

 

This example here is one of the original Hatch file copies! A timeless treasure from the halls of American music history that was printed by The Hatch Poster Company of Nashville TN. Hatch is the most notable letter press poster company of all time! They created some of the most valuable posters ever printed. To add even more this poster was culled from the company's files thereby explaining the folds. A real piece of Americana! Original cardboard posters are super popular and remain one of the most highly sought after type of concert memorabilia ever known. 

 

Poster – Jim Reeves Safford 1956 Cardboard 

Grade – PAE Excellent 79

Bands/Bill – Jim Reeves

Venue – Safford Armory 

City – Safford Arizona

Date – 5/30/56

Dimensions – 13 7/8" x 21 7/8"

Printing – Rare Original Hatch File Printing

Artist – Hatch Show Prints Nashville TN

Paper Type – Cardboard

Condition Details- 100% Original with no restoration! Folded into quarters this is one of the Hatch file copies! 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. *****

 

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