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This one of the classic early
Fillmore psychedelic images, in fact the artist, Wes Wilson,
considers this to be his first true psychedelic poster.
Original posters for these shows are very rare.
The original/first print poster
was printed prior to the shows, and measures approximately 14"
x 20". It has the following two characteristics, the
lettering "Wes Wilson '66" (just under the flame) is the same
dark red as the ticket outlet strip, and the back of the
poster is white. Having said that, there are two distinct
variations of this poster as follows,
This original poster, Type A, is
on very thin paper stock (resembling the stock used for the BG
25-1 poster, similar to a handbill/flyer), and when the back
of the poster is exposed to black light it fluoresces
noticeably.
This original poster, Type B, is
on somewhat thicker stock than the Type A (but noticeably
thinner than the smooth/uncoated index used for the reprint
posters, see below), and when the back of the poster is
exposed to black light, there is no reaction (fluorescence).
The second print poster, an
authorized reprint, measures approx. 13 3/4" x 19 3/4", and
was printed on blue paper stock. There are two distinct
variations as follows,
This poster, Type A, does not have
the "#18" after "Wes Wilson "66" (just under the flame).
The color of this poster resembles olive green.
This poster, Type B, does have the
"#18" after "Wes Wilson '66" (just under the flame). The
color of this poster resembles a rich maple leaf green.
The third print poster, an
authorized reprint, measures approx. 13 5/8" x 20", and was
printed on white paper stock. The lettering "Wes Wilson '66"
is the same bright red as the flame lettering. This is the
only printing where this is the case.
The fourth print poster, and
authorized reprint, measures approx. 14" x 20", and was
printed on a relatively thick/smooth uncoated white index
paper stock. This paper matches most of the Fillmore
originals from BG 54-149. The lettering "Wes Wilson '66" is
the same dark red as the ticket outlet strip, which is also
the case with the original posters, but this poster is on
noticeably thicker paper stock.
The original handbill was printed
prior to the shows, and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Unlike the posters, it is blue ink on white paper.
The post card was printed in 1967,
and measures approx. 4 3/4" x 8". Like the reprint posters,
there are several variations. Bill Graham authorized the
printing of all of the Fillmore post cards
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Copyright owned by Wes Wilson All Rights Reserved |
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Item Number |
Bands |
Show Dates |
Artist |
Item |
Buy It |
| BG-18 |
Association |
7/22-23/1966 | Wes Wilson | 1st Print Poster |
N/A |
| BG-18 |
Association |
7/22-23/1966 | Wes Wilson | 2nd Print Poster | |
| BG-18 |
Association |
7/22-23/1966 | Wes Wilson | $20 Post Card |
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Last Updated 09/02/2010 © 2006 SixtiesPosters, Inc. |
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