FillmorePoster.com to Auction Extremely Rare Bob Dylan Poster

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 10, 2009 -
Fillmore Poster Auctions proudly annouces the inclusion of the extremely rare 1965 Bob Dylan/Joan Baez Tour poster in its upcoming November 12 auction of fine and rare vintage music memorabilia.

One of the great images of the folk era is this Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired poster designed by artist and fellow folk musician, Eric Von Schmidt, a friend of both Dylan and Baez. His stylized initials “VS” can be seen in the lower left corner of this exceptional work of art. The Richard Waterman photograph serving as the basis of Von Schmidt’s design is published in “Positively 4th Street” by David Haju.

This tour poster, pictured in the reference book "The Art of Rock" and numbered 1.101, is the finest copy of this we have seen. These beautiful posters were produced to advertise the 1965 East Coast tour by Dylan and Baez. The area at the top was meant to be filled in with the venue information, but was seldom done as only two exist with the venue printed in. One of those is in a private collection and the other is on display at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH. The few remaining copies do not have any venue information printed on them and are known as tour blanks.

We have not seen one of these for sale for many years and anticipate spirited bidding on this treasure. The pre sale estimate is $7,500-$12,500

Fillmore Poster Auctions is affiliated with Fillmore Poster, Inc., the worlds largest dealer in high quality vintage Rock 'n' Roll posters and handbills. Please visit our website at: http://www.fillmoreposter.com

You must be registered to bid in this sale and may do so by visiting our site at: http://auctions.fillmoreposter.com and clicking on the "Register Now" tab.

For more information regarding any of the lots or registration, please contact us at:info@fillmoreposter.com  or call us Toll Free at 866-380-3212.

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