Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$5,700.00
Starting bid: $1.00
Marty Balin's passing last year has spurred a massive interest in anything related to Jefferson Airplane and we're pleased to be able to offer what must be considered one of the most important and desirable Jefferson Airplane concert posters ever created!
There is one number in collectibles that is instantly more sought after and valuable than any other number and that is the number ONE. ONE as in FIRST!! The first corvette the first Batman comic the first U.S. coin are all immediately recognizable due to the HISTORIC IMPORTANCE of the collectible in question. Anybody and everybody can understand THE FIRST and therefore THE FIRST of everything has an intrinsic desirability to people inside AND outside a collectible market. If you are even THINKING of bidding on this lot or even if you're not we urge you to read our blog dated 1/25/10 to learn more why the FIRST of any collectible is the most important and most sought after.
If there is any doubt about the UNSURPASSED HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE of this FIRST EVER BILL GRAHAM FILLMORE POSTER simply consider the fact that for the past two years a major Bill Graham Museum exhibit has been criss-crossing the country to overflowing crowds. This exhibit has been extensively reported about in our blog posts published on 12/10/15 6/30/16 and 7/26/16. It is highly advised that anyone considering bidding on this lot should also read these posts carefully to understand the full historical importance and desirability of what is be offered here.
We know that 500 examples of this poster were originally produced 150 of the Op-1 and 350 of the OP-2 offered here. Clearly the lucky new owner of this poster will take immense joy in owning this legendary piece and this satisfaction is sure to grow with each passing year. The yellows and reds are as bright and fresh as the day they were laid down on paper each corner is razor sharp. It's virtually identical to another specimen graded 9.8 example of this poster that realized $8062.00 in our February 2017 CGC auction. If you are looking for a Blue Chip issue that is sure to be fought over when you decide to sell this poster down the road this lot is for you!
Poster – Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog #BG-1
Grade – CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill - Jefferson Airplane
Venue - Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco California
Date – 2/4-6/66
Dimensions - 14 7/8” x 18 27/32”
Printing – OP-2 Original Pre-Concert Printing Version 2
Artist – Peter Bailey
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Paper Type – Yellow Index
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality with NO VISIBLE FLAWS! There are no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.
*****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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