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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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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June 25 auction of vintage posters captures essence of great music

Possibly unique 1962 Pete Seeger poster, estimated at $750-$1,500
Possibly unique 1962 Pete Seeger poster, estimated at $750-$1,500
Possibly unique 1962 Pete Seeger poster, estimated at $750-$1,500

NEW YORK – Great rock concerts can be unbelievably great – literally. The experience can be so fantastic that the words flee from your brain as you try to explain it to another who wasn’t lucky enough to be there. But even if you can remember the best show of your life reasonably well, you’ll jump at the chance to own an original poster that advertised it.

On June 25, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will stage a Vintage Psychedelic Rock n Roll Posters auction, featuring 193 lots for performances that date from the 1960s until now. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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