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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BG-18

Association
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Grass Roots
Sopwith Camel

7/22-23/1966 Wes Wilson 1st Print Poster

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BG-18

Association
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Grass Roots
Sopwith Camel

7/22-23/1966 Wes Wilson 2nd Print Poster

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BG-18

Association
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Grass Roots
Sopwith Camel

7/22-23/1966 Wes Wilson $20 Post Card

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