An original handbill from the Velvet Underground's October, 1969 series of shows at the Vulcan Gas Company in Austin, Texas; from the collection of Velvet's late great guitarist Sterling Morrison. Also included is Morrison's handwritten index card with details of this handbill, from his archive card file catalog (this was from the 1980-1990s, with the then value of $500.)
The bold artwork for this handbill, by noted Texas underground cartoonist Jim Franklin, shows a velvet lined coffin buried deep in a grave; with the back featuring an advertisement for the 'infamous' local Austin head shop Oat Willie's.
In mint condition. 8 1/2" x 10 3/4"
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