Stephenson’s to auction last of famed rock concert poster collection, Dec. 11

Bob Dylan pictorial concert poster from a 1963 appearance at the University Regent Theater, Syracuse, New York. Estimate $1,000-$2,000

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – The third and final auction of rock concert posters from the estate of Perry Pfeffer (circa 1949-2020), visionary founder of Postercade, will be held at Stephenson’s Auction’s suburban Philadelphia gallery on Sunday, December 11. All additional forms of bidding will be available, including absentee, phone and live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.

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Stephenson’s presents Pt. 3 of Pfeffer concert poster collection, Dec. 3

Bob Dylan 1963 poster for Syracuse, N.Y., concert produced by CORE (Congress of Racial Equality). One of only a few pieces visually connecting Dylan to the Civil Rights Movement. Estimate $3,000-$5,000

 SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – On Friday, December 3rd, it will be deja-vu all over again as Stephenson’s of suburban Philadelphia presents Part III of the fabled Perry Pfeffer rock concert poster collection. The 320-lot auction will take place live at Stephenson’s gallery, with absentee and Internet live bidding available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 to auction vintage psychedelic rock posters, Nov. 14

1970 double-bill poster for The Kinks and Elton John, est. $125-$250
1970 double-bill poster for The Kinks and Elton John, est. $125-$250
1970 double-bill poster for The Kinks and Elton John, est. $125-$250

NEW YORK – On Sunday, November 14, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host a sale of Vintage Psychedelic Rock n Roll posters. The 237-lot lineup spans the 1960s to the present, and includes selections such as a 1966 Chet Helms and Wes Wilson lithograph design for a King Kong Memorial Dance; a 1967 poster published by Bill Graham touting a San Francisco appearance by the Byrds, Electric Flag, and B.B. King; a 1969 black-and-white Rolling Stones concert poster; a 1970 lithograph advertising a double bill of Elton John and the Kinks; a poster for a 1969 show at the Fillmore West with Santana as the main act; and a 1999 poster for a Counting Crows performance in San Francisco presented by Bill Graham. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Grateful Dead concert posters headline May 15 Turner sale

Jimi Hendrix concert poster from 1968, estimated at $400-$600
Jimi Hendrix concert poster from 1968, estimated at $400-$600
Jimi Hendrix concert poster from 1968, estimated at $400-$600

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will sell vintage posters from Bill Graham, Family Dog, Grateful Dead, and others on May 15 starting at 10:30 am Pacific time. The auction features more than 100 vintage rock posters from the 1960s to 2015. Most date to the 1960s and come from one Northern California collector who acquired them over the course of 40-plus years. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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