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Graded and slabbed by CGC at 9.0.This single poster is catalogued as BG 0, making it one of the earliest known Fillmore pieces on record and an extraordinarily rare artifact from the very dawn of the San Francisco psychedelic music scene.It is a 1st edition print designed by Bonnie MacLean, one of the Fillmore's most beloved and prolific poster artists, whose work helped define the visual language of the era. The poster promotes a performance by The Grass Roots and Quicksilver Messenger Service at The Fillmore in April 1966, a time when the venue was just beginning to establish itself as the epicenter of a cultural revolution.Measuring 12 5/8 x 18.5 inches, this piece presents beautifully and has been graded by CGC as 9.0, reflecting its outstanding state of preservation for a piece of this age. There are no significant flaws to report, making this an exceptional find for any serious collector.Pieces from this earliest period of Fillmore history rarely come to market in any condition, let alone one as fine as this. This is a true cornerstone lot for anyone looking to anchor a world-class collection of Fillmore memorabilia.Domestic (United States) shipping is included in the purchase price. International shipments will be subject to additional shipping costs, to be invoiced after the auction is completed.

BG-0 (CGC 9.0) The Grass Roots & Quicksilver Messenger Service | Bonnie MacLean | April 22-23, 1966 | First Edition

Before there was a poster, there was a performance. The Fillmore was not merely a concert venue — it was the beating heart of a cultural revolution, a room where the boundaries between artist and audience, between blues and psychedelia, between commerce and counterculture, dissolved night after night into something entirely new. This auction traces that history through the paper artifacts that announced it: original posters, handbills, and tickets spanning from April 1966, when the first shows were barely being documented, through the early 1970s, when the era was already beginning to pass into legend.From Wes Wilson's earliest experiments in flowing psychedelic typography to the intricate masterworks of Bonnie MacLean, Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse, and Alton Kelley, the lots gathered here represent the full arc of the Fillmore's golden age — and the artists who gave it its face. Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Doors: these are not merely names on a bill, but the building blocks of a world that still echoes in music, art, and design today. Complete sets with matching handbills and dated tickets sit alongside rare single editions, offering collectors at every level a genuine opportunity to own something irreplaceable. For those who believe that history lives in objects, this is where to look.

This single poster is a 1st edition (Edition A) from August 1966, featuring two of the most celebrated bands in San Francisco's psychedelic rock history sharing the same bill at The Fillmore. Designed by Wes Wilson, the godfather of the Fillmore poster art form and the inventor of the flowing, hard-to-read lettering style that became synonymous with the era, this piece is a quintessential example of his early work.Measuring 14.25 x 20 inches, the poster is graded Good and shows tack holes, a stain, and creases consistent with a piece that has lived a full life since 1966. While the condition reflects honest age-related wear, the graphic integrity of Wilson's design remains clearly visible and impactful.The pairing of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead on a single bill is a reminder of just how extraordinary the San Francisco live music landscape was during this period.Posters from this early BG series are highly sought after by collectors, and Wilson-designed pieces in particular command strong interest at auction. A wonderful opportunity to own an authentic piece of rock history at an accessible price.Domestic (United States) shipping is included in the purchase price. International shipments will be subject to additional shipping costs, to be invoiced after the auction is completed.

BG-23-OP-1-A Jefferson Airplane & Grateful Dead | Wes Wilson | August 12-13, 1966

This single poster is a 1st edition from October 1966, promoting an early Grateful Dead performance at Winterland, one of San Francisco's other great rock venues of the era, closely associated with Bill Graham's concert empire alongside The Fillmore.Designed by Wes Wilson, the piece showcases his signature psychedelic typography and organic design sensibility, which was already fully formed by this point in 1966. Measuring an unusually tall 11 7/8 x 24.25 inches, the format itself is a distinctive feature that sets this poster apart from standard Fillmore dimensions.The poster is graded Good and exhibits tack holes and corner creases that are entirely typical for pieces from this period. Despite the wear, the design reads clearly, and the poster retains its full visual presence.Early Grateful Dead posters from 1966 are among the most historically significant pieces a collector can acquire, as they document the band's earliest days before they became one of the most followed acts in American music history. This is a compelling and authentic artifact from the very beginning of the Dead's legendary live career.Domestic (United States) shipping is included in the purchase price. International shipments will be subject to additional shipping costs, to be invoiced after the auction is completed.

BG-30 Grateful Dead, Winterland | Wes Wilson | October 7-8, 1966 | First Edition

This poster is a 1st edition from November 1966, celebrating a performance by blues titan Muddy Waters at The Fillmore, a booking that reflects Bill Graham's deep commitment to presenting blues legends alongside the rock acts they directly inspired.Designed by Wes Wilson and measuring 13.75 x 22.5 inches, this is a striking example of Wilson's ability to translate the energy of a performance into a bold and memorable graphic statement. The poster is graded Very Good, with only minor bottom-edge paper imperfections noted, an impressive state of preservation for a nearly 60-year-old piece of concert ephemera. Muddy Waters' appearances at The Fillmore were pivotal cultural moments, introducing his music to a new generation of rock fans and cementing the cross-pollination of blues and psychedelic rock that would define the era.Posters from the BG 30s series are highly collectible, and a Very Good example like this represents excellent value. This is a beautiful piece that would be a highlight in any serious collection of Fillmore or blues memorabilia.Domestic (United States) shipping is included in the purchase price. International shipments will be subject to additional shipping costs, to be invoiced after the auction is completed.

BG-35 Muddy Waters | Wes Wilson | November 4-6, 1966 | First Edition

This single poster is a 1st edition from October 1967, drawn from the AOR (Art of Rock) series rather than the standard BG run, making it a distinctive and somewhat rarer entry in the Fillmore canon. Featuring Jefferson Airplane and Mother Earth at The Fillmore, the poster was designed by Jim Blashfield, whose work brought a unique visual sensibility to the psychedelic poster tradition.Measuring 13 7/8 x 19.75 inches and graded Excellent, this is a pristine example that has survived over five decades in outstanding condition. The AOR series is sometimes overlooked in favor of the more widely collected BG series, but pieces like this represent a genuine opportunity to acquire high-quality Fillmore material at strong value. Jefferson Airplane was at the absolute peak of their popularity and cultural influence in late 1967, making this a historically resonant piece as well as a visually compelling one.The Excellent grade means there are no significant condition concerns, and this poster would display beautifully framed. A wonderful addition for collectors of Jefferson Airplane material, AOR series posters, or Fillmore history more broadly.Domestic (United States) shipping is included in the purchase price. International shipments will be subject to additional shipping costs, to be invoiced after the auction is completed.

BG-0 (CGC 9.0) The Grass Roots & Quicksilver Messenger Service | Bonnie MacLean | April 22-23, 1966 | First Edition

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