Piece: Original poster promoting 1966 Big Brother with Janis Joplin shows
Series Number: FD-30
Printing/Date: First (pre-concert), 1966
Performer(s): Big Brother & the Holding Company (Janis Joplin), Sir Douglas Quintet
Artist(s): Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley
Venue: Avalon Ballroom
Size (framed): 20”x 30”
*AW Condition Assessment: Display/Character Grade
Condition Notes: Small visible paper loss in top and bottom right. Some minor staining. Color and framed display remain strong.
Framing Materials:
Frame: Black Aluminum
Matting: Custom Cut, Acid-Free Double Mat
Glazing: Acrylic (upgrade to Tru Vue Conservation Acrylic or Optium Museum Acrylic available)
Notes: Gallery August West is excited to present this original first-printing poster promoting 1966 Big Brother & the Holding Company (Janis Joplin) shows at the Avalon Ballroom. A true centerpiece of the legendary Family Dog series, FD-30 features a hauntingly beautiful image of film icon Gloria Swanson veiled in lace, creating one of the most striking and memorable designs of the psychedelic poster era.
Printed in a limited run, the poster was produced in two batches - 2,000 before the concert and 1,000 shortly afterward. While the exact distinction between batches remains unknown, all examples bearing the “The Bindweed Press San Francisco” credit are recognized as first-printings. Printed on vellum stock. Please note small, missing corner sections in top and bottom right.
Have questions or want more pictures? Reach out via our contact page or send an email to galleryaugustwest@gmail.com.
*Please reference our page - AW Grading System for details on how we assess the condition of our pieces.
Piece: Original poster promoting 1966 Big Brother with Janis Joplin shows
Series Number: FD-30
Printing/Date: First (pre-concert), 1966
Performer(s): Big Brother & the Holding Company (Janis Joplin), Sir Douglas Quintet
Artist(s): Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley
Venue: Avalon Ballroom
Size (framed): 20”x 30”
*AW Condition Assessment: Display/Character Grade
Condition Notes: Small visible paper loss in top and bottom right. Some minor staining. Color and framed display remain strong.
Framing Materials:
Frame: Black Aluminum
Matting: Custom Cut, Acid-Free Double Mat
Glazing: Acrylic (upgrade to Tru Vue Conservation Acrylic or Optium Museum Acrylic available)
Notes: Gallery August West is excited to present this original first-printing poster promoting 1966 Big Brother & the Holding Company (Janis Joplin) shows at the Avalon Ballroom. A true centerpiece of the legendary Family Dog series, FD-30 features a hauntingly beautiful image of film icon Gloria Swanson veiled in lace, creating one of the most striking and memorable designs of the psychedelic poster era.
Printed in a limited run, the poster was produced in two batches - 2,000 before the concert and 1,000 shortly afterward. While the exact distinction between batches remains unknown, all examples bearing the “The Bindweed Press San Francisco” credit are recognized as first-printings. Printed on vellum stock. Please note small, missing corner sections in top and bottom right.
Have questions or want more pictures? Reach out via our contact page or send an email to galleryaugustwest@gmail.com.
*Please reference our page - AW Grading System for details on how we assess the condition of our pieces.
