Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$96.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This is a rare original 1970 bar menu / handbill that advertised drink specials at the historic Matrix club in San Francisco. It was designed by noted artist Mark Twain Behrens who also produced art for the legendary Pepperland Ballroom. The Matrix was an early club that hosted many Blues and folk acts along with the emerging San Francisco sound. Managed by the Airplane’s Marty Balin the matrix served as an early showcase for the band. Ads like this were distributed freely during the day but very few have survived. This piece is a real find and it's amazing how it remained in such good condition all this time. This is the FIRST example of this double sided menu we have ever auctioned! Original Handbills are RED HOT! Read our blog dated 5/18/18 to learn more!
Handbill – The Matrix Club Menu
Grade – PAE Mint 93
Venue – The Matrix
City – San Fransisco CA
Date –5/1/70
Dimensions – 8 1/2" x 11"
Printing – OHB-A Original First Printing
Artist - Mark Twain Behrens
Condition Details - Museum Quality with no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. Tiny crease right 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 Handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
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