ORIGINAL Hand Colored Grateful Dead Muir Beach Acid Test Handbill 1965 1 Known

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I'm Considering Offers on a variety of extremely rare Grateful Dead Acid Test memorabilia. - I am offering here, for sale, a 100% Guaranteed Original Grateful Dead Muir Beach Acid Test Handbill - I obtained this from a woman who is friends of Billy Kreutzmann and obtained it from him in trade for taking care of his home in the Bay while he was in Hawaii. He gifted her the contents of a storage unit and this handbill was safety kept between some Jerry Garcia lithos.
I hate to let this one go, but if the right person comes along, who it is meant for, then I give it a blessing in its new home. I obtained this piece, in 2008. I guarantee its authenticity 100%.
This handbill measures 8 1/2" x 11" and is in NM condition, other than a slight fading all around the rim, due to a previous framing. It has been kept in IMMACULATE shape and its the ONLY ONE KNOWN, other than the one hand colored years years later by Sunshine Kesey, and featured in the Art of Rock, Page 91, A.O.R. 2.4 - The one featured there appears to be yellow in color, while this one is orange. Printed on thick paper stock, this will not bend easily. Its sturdy which is partly how its held its shape this well for so long.
This handbill was HAND COLORED BY THE MERRY PRANKSTERS and GIFTED to the Grateful Dead back in 1965 at the time of the Acid Test. I have confirmed this with Billy Kreutzmann personally at a show in Petaluma, CA several years back. One of these was gifted to each of the Grateful Dead members at the time, but I have not seen any others turn up so far. Currently, this is the only surviving example.
This is literally a piece of psychedelic artwork, not just a handbill. Please consider this if bidding. This is a very special item. The hand coloring matches the hand coloring on my poster that was hand colored by the Merry Pranksters, also available at this time.
An opportunity like this may never come up again. This is truly a "once in a lifetime" chance to acquire a very important piece of early psychedelic history, that is sure to increase in value over time. This was one of Jerry Garcia's first bands ever.
Potential Buyers may inspect this item in person, prior to bidding. Send me a request for a meeting, prior to bidding and we can set it up.
Please ask questions BEFORE bidding.
There is extensive documentation on these items and the events on the website at http://www.postertrip.com/public/5568.cfm
This is a Great Investment Item. Acid Test Posters and Handbills are the most collectable items of the psychedelia rock and roll period. Recently, 2 Examples of 1st Print Family Dog 26 (Skull & Roses) Posters sold for over 0,000.00 and there are at least 50 of those in Existence. Psychedelic Concert Posters are one of today's most solid investments.
I'll be listing more items like these in the coming weeks ahead so stay tuned. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding.
From the Postertrip Site - More Info on that Page -
http://www.postertrip.com/public/5568.cfm
This was the first lineup that comprised the center of what would later become the Warlocks, and eventually the Grateful Dead.
Jerry Garcia, ~21 - guitar, banjo, bass, kazoo, vocals
Bob Weir, ~16 - washtub bass, jug, acoustic guitar, vocals
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, ~18 - harmonica, guitar, vocals Marshall Leicester - guitar
David Nelson - guitar
Bob Matthews - washboard, kazoo, guitar
Tom Stone - fiddle David Parker - washboard, kazoo
These songs made up the set lists Mother McCrees played at the Tangent
Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions
The Tangent, Palo Alto, CA, July 1964
Ain't It Crazy
Beat It On Down The Line
Beedle Um Bum
Big Fat Woman
Boodle Am Shake
Borneo
Cocaine Habit Blues
Crazy Words,
Crazy Tune (aka "Washington At Valley Forge")
In The Jailhouse Now
Memphis Tennessee
The Monkey And The Engineer
My Gal
On The Road Again
Overseas Stomp
Shake That Thing
Yes She Do, No She Don't (aka "I'm Satisfied")
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100% Lifetime Guarantee of Originality or Your Money Back. I personally will provide a signed latter of guarantee, for LIFE, that if at any time in the future, the artwork is submitted to LABORATORY analysis, and professionally determined NOT to have been produced during the time and era as identified (1963-1965, approx), I will offer the buyer a FULL REFUND, within 60-90 days. -- With Receipt included, I will also pay the cost of the lab test, should it be determined the artwork is not authentic, and from the era.
I personally feel that I am offering a piece of art that is the "real deal". This is my good faith standing. I offer my word, unconditionally. Buyer may inspect item in person, prior to bidding. Shipping Insurance is included.
Thanks for looking!