1968 FD-142 Velvet Underground Avalon Ballroom Poster Near Mint 89

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The Velvet Underground at the Avalon in 1968! This postcard has it all going for it: an incredible band, a classic venue, a popular artist, original first printing, and affordable.

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE FD-142 Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster
--GRADE Near Mint 89
--PERFORMERS Velvet Underground
--VENUE Avalon Ballroom
--DATE 10/18/1968
--SIZE 13.88 x 20.00
--PRINTING Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster

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1968 FD-142 Velvet Underground Avalon Ballroom Poster Near Mint 89

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