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RARE Grateful Dead Poster Proof May 1977 Chicago IL Auditorium Theater 5/13/1977
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RARE Grateful Dead Poster Proof May 1977 Chicago IL Auditorium Theater 5/13/1977.Extremely
RARE
printer's proof advertising the Grateful Dead's historic May 13th, 1977 tour stop in Chicago, Illinois at the world famous Auditorium Theatre. More specifically, this poster proof promotes both the sold out concert and Chicago-based radio station WXRT 93.3's live broadcast of the show, which resulted in the shows heavy circulation amongst fans and tape traders immediately following the performance. This show (5/13/1977, along with the previous night, 5/12/1977) were officially released by the Grateful Dead as part of the "May 1977" box set, for which this FM Broadcast recording was remastered as part of the release.
As far as I know, this the only known printer's proof of this print, and one of only several surviving copies of this print in existence altogether!!! An incredibly rare print associated with a historic run from the Dead' famed Spring 1977 tour!
Band
: Grateful Dead
Date
: May 13th, 1977 (05/13/1977)
Venue
: Auditorium Theater - Chicago, IL
Artist/Signed
: Unknown - not signed
Text
: "The Dead-Live WXRT - 93FM presents the GRATEFUL DEAD Live Broadcast May 13 7:30p.m. From the Auditorium Theater"
Print Type
: I believe this is a lithograph, but I could be mistaken.
Dimensions
: ~13" x 19"
Original/Reproduction
: Original AND only known Proof!!! Please note the 'proof lines' on each corner
Color
: Black ink on an off-white paper
Paper Quality
: Printed on thick poster paper
Condition
: Please see photos above as this is the *EXACT* item the winning bidder will receive. This poster has numerous blemishes including water damage (right side), possibly associates damage in the lower right corner in which there is also a crease, corners consistent with age, and several small pinholes (x6) on the top left/right and bottom center. IMO, this print will frame out nicely despite some of the condition issues. Lastly, other versions of this print - with evidence of being posted on poles around the city - also display water damage, possibly from precipitation earlier in the week.
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All serious offers will be considered!!!
Shipping
: Safe and Secure shipping (rolled in a poster tube) via USPS with tracking - flat rate.