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Louis Armstrong Concert Poster 1930s The Trumpet King of Swing!

Posted on June 8, 2013 by postercentral

A vintage 1930s Louis Armstrong window card for the legendary trumpeter’s appearance at the Celoron Park Pier in New York state on June 17, 1939. Like most posters of the day, this Louis Armstrong boxing-style poster was manufactured on cardboard … Continue reading →

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S.F. Mime Troupe Appeal Party Flyer 1965 Bill Graham Early Collectible

Posted on June 5, 2013 by postercentral

An original San Francisco Mime Troupe Appeal Party handbill, dating from November 6, 1965, advertising an event which was organized by legendary rock impresario Bill Graham. Within months, Graham would start his famous run of shows at the Fillmore Auditorium. … Continue reading →

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Nat King Cole Window Card 1950s with Segregated Audience

Posted on June 2, 2013 by postercentral

An original, old Nat King Cole window card used to advertise tickets for Cole’s appearance in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 15, 1954. This concert poster has a startling “segregation line” which informs customers that white spectators will be charged less … Continue reading →

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Quicksilver Messenger Service 1966 Fillmore Flyer BG-7 Two Different Colors

Posted on May 30, 2013 by postercentral

Shown today are two vintage Quicksilver Messenger Service handbills from the Fillmore Auditorium on May 20 & 21, 1966 printed on both pink and white paper. Those are the only two colors that exist for this Bill Graham Quicksilver Messenger … Continue reading →

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T-Bone Walker Concert Poster 1940s-1950s Blues Guitar Legend

Posted on May 27, 2013 by postercentral

An original T-Bone Walker window card for the guitar hero’s show in Wichita, Kansas on May 14, 1950. Most old Wichita, Kansas ticket posters such as this one were thrown away not long after the shows, so hunting them them … Continue reading →

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