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Rare rock concert posters ready to roll at Weiss Auctions Dec. 17-18

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Janis Joplin poster for 1968 appearance at the Aerodome venue in New York. Weiss Auctions image
Janis Joplin poster for 1968 appearance at the Aerodome venue in New York. Weiss Auctions image

 

LYNBROOK, N.Y. – Rare vintage posters for the Beatles and Janis Joplin, a Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco certificate from 1856, and a collection of military swords spanning multiple conflicts, generations and countries will be part of what bidders can expect at a two-day sale Dec. 17-18 at Weiss Auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

The Saturday, Dec. 17, session will feature militaria, Native American objects, advertising collectibles, historical items and more. The Sunday session will be packed with Hollywood and rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, vintage posters, World’s Fair and ocean liner items.

The Beatles poster is from 1961 – pre-Ed Sullivan Show – and advertises their debut appearance at Hambleton Hall in Huyton, England. The group has top billing, as “The Sensational Beatles” and the poster is exceedingly rare. The Janis Joplin poster is for the singer’s 1968 appearance at the Aerodome venue in New York.

The Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco certificate was presented to Frank G. Edwards and signed by committee members on May 15, 1876. The lot also includes three “witching balls,” the largest of which is 12 inches tall and a fine example of Americana, decorated with chromolithographic scraps. Included is his name in floral wreaths, fire pumper, animals, a hot air balloon and more.

 

Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco certificate presented to Frank G. Edwards and signed on May 15, 1876, and three ‘witching balls.’ Weiss Auctions image
Committee of Vigilance of San Francisco certificate presented to Frank G. Edwards and signed on May 15, 1876, and three ‘witching balls.’ Weiss Auctions image

 

The selection of swords is long and impressive. Fans of the genre will be able to select from Japanese swords (Samurai, World War II-era, field officers, etc.), a late 19th century French military sword, Grand Army of the Republic swords, a U.S. Naval sword with scabbard, Civil War-era swords, a Polish World War I sword, British 18th and 19th century swords, a Bavarian sword for Prince Alfons Von Bayern, and assorted presentation swords.

Advertising items will feature a collection of 1940s large Coca-Cola cardboard posters, an early and rare 1902 Coca-Cola poster, railroad advertising and memorabilia, automotive signs and store display cabinets.

 

Advertising items will feature a collection of 1940s large Coca-Cola cardboard posters and a rare 1902 Coca-Cola poster. Weiss Auctions image
Advertising items will feature a collection of 1940s large Coca-Cola cardboard posters and a rare 1902 Coca-Cola poster. Weiss Auctions image

 

The Saturday session will also include a Grumman lunar module model, signed limited-edition books written by astronauts, a barometer by H.A. Clum (Rochester, N.Y.), and a Mormon U.S. Treasury note dated Jan. 20, 1849 signed by Brigham Young.

On to Sunday, where, in addition to the rock ’n’ roll items already described, the session will boast an outstanding collection of original one-sheet movie posters for films such as The Astounding She-Monster (1952) and the cult classic Marihuana (1936).

 

One-sheet movie posters for films such as ‘The Astounding She-Monster’ (1952) will be sold. Weiss Auctions image
One-sheet movie posters for films such as ‘The Astounding She-Monster’ (1952) will be sold. Weiss Auctions image

 

The auction will begin both days at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

For details contact Weiss Auctions at 516-594-0731 or Phil@WeissAuctions.com.

 

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