694. Duke Ellington. Glossy 8
x 10 publicity photo for Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck, Duke Ellington.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases and a couple of corner tip dings. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
696. Bill Haley and His Comets.
Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo, signed in red ballpoint by Haley and also signed in pencil by four of the Comets, with one inscribing to Barbara. Reverse is also signed in pencil by Comets Johnny Grande, Joey Ambrose, Dick Richards, and Marshall Lytle. In very good condition, with old tape remnant to top and bottom edges, with top strip lightly affecting top of last name of Haley’s signature, a few creases, and light to moderate contrast to band’s signatures on the image. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Oversized color Dead photo from Rolling Stone 695. Grateful Dead. Color 10 x 12.75 Rolling Stone magazine photo of the band from the
August 7, 1980, issue, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.25. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few small creases and dings, and mild overall toning to borders. Group images of this size are not common. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Spectacular purple signatures of the Jimi Hendrix Experience on a vintage psychedelic Family Dog postcard 698. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Fantastic
and rare vintage 6.5 x 4.5 Family Dog postcard signed on the reverse in purple ballpoint by all three members, “Love always, Jimi Hendrix,” “Noel Redding xx,” and “Love, Mitch xxx.” In fine condition, with two slight creases to the right edge, mild toning, and slight brushing to the “e” in Hendrix’s signature. The postcard, created by San Francisco-based Family Dog Productions to promote a Youngbloods show at the Avalon Ballroom, features the distinctive artwork of the late 60’s music scene. Signed by the era’s greatest guitarist and his band, this postcard is a microcosm of popular culture in the heyday of hippiedom. The outstanding condition of the postcard and signatures makes this the best Jimi Hendrix Experience item we have ever seen. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)
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