The Jeff Shero Nightbyrd Collection

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to offer for auction, the lifetime collection of Jeff Shero Nightbyrd, Saturday December 5th 10:00AM. Jeff was founder of "The Rag" in Austin Texas, "The Austin Sun", & “RAT” in New York City and editor of the Los Angeles Free Press. A legend of the 1960s counter culture movement, Jeff worked with the leading Graphic artists of the 60’s & 70’s.

The Auction is full of what made Austin the cool, weird place it is today. Authentic Vulcan Gas Company posters, Armadillo World Headquarters Posters, as well as original signed Poster Art from Jim Franklin, Bill Narum, Ken Featherston, Danny Garrett, Sam Yeates, Michael Priest, Gilbert Shelton, early Frank Kozik, Guy Juke, and other Armadillo Art Squad members that Jeff collected over the years.

Original Woodstock Concert poster & one of a kind relics from Woodstock like an official press pass & the only know surviving example of the "Woodstock Survivers Guide" that was printed & distrubuted at the concert. Rare, cool relics from Old Austin, the 1960s & 70s counter culture movement & Austin, a scarce Sideman signed and numbered nude of Janis Joplin & much more..

And from other cultural hot spots - a good representation of 60’s San Francisco art including rare posterssigned by Mouse, Moscoso, Wilson, Kelley, Griffin. There’s more, including early psychedelic posters signed by Peter Max, an original Pablo Picasso peace poster of dancing children. This is one of the most unique collections of rock culture poster memorabilia in the world. Embrace your inner hippie & make plans to join us Saturday, December 5th at 10:00AM at Burley Auction Gallery 134 Deborah Dr. New Braunfels Texas.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before the TUESDAY following the auction.
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Jim Franklin Vulcan Gas Co. Moon Pyramids Handbill60 - Jim Franklin Vulcan Gas Co. Moon Pyramids Handbill
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Mother Earth "Moon Pyramids" Handbill Featuring Shiva's Headband. Vulcan Gas Company, Austin, TX. August 15-16, 1969. Artist: Jim F...
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1969 Jim Franklin Vulcan Gas Co. Handbill61 - 1969 Jim Franklin Vulcan Gas Co. Handbill
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James Cotton & Mance Libscomb Vulcan Gas Company, Austin, TX. October 7-8, 1969. Artist: Jim Franklin. 8-1/2" x 11".
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Armadillo World HQ Grand Opening Handbill62 - Armadillo World HQ Grand Opening Handbill
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Featuring Shiva's Headband. AWHQ, Austin, TX. August 7-8, 1970. Artist: Jim Franklin. Linen backed. 7-1/2" x 10-1/2".
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jim Franklin Lone Star Beer Steer Head  Ad Proof63 - Jim Franklin Lone Star Beer Steer Head Ad Proof
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1977. Artist: Jim Franklin. 9" x 13-1/2". One of a kind T-Shirt design.
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Earl Of Ruston by Jim Franklin Armadillo World HQ64 - Earl Of Ruston by Jim Franklin Armadillo World HQ
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Armadillo World HQ, Austin, TX. February 2-19, 1971. Artist: Jim Franklin. 10" x 15". Color version
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Earl Of Ruston Handbill by Jim Franklin65 - Earl Of Ruston Handbill by Jim Franklin
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University of Texas Drama Building, Austin, TX. February 24-27, 1971. Artist: Jim Franklin. Linen backed. 8-1/2" x 11".
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Armadillo World HQ Two Sided Publicity Sheet66 - Armadillo World HQ Two Sided Publicity Sheet
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Storm Temple at AWHQ. Mr. Peanut Comic and 3 Portraits. By Jim Franklin and Jim Harter. 16" x 23".
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Electromagnets Jim Franklin Concert Poster67 - Electromagnets Jim Franklin Concert Poster
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The Ritz Theater, Austin, TX. December 10, 1974. Artist: Jim Franklin. Linen backed. 11" x 17"
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A Brief History Of Rock N Roll Jim Franklin Poster68 - A Brief History Of Rock N Roll Jim Franklin Poster
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City Coliseum, Austin, TX. February 11, 1971. Artist: Jim Franklin. Linen backed. 11" x 17-1/2"
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Weather Report Concert Poster by Jim Franklin69 - Weather Report Concert Poster by Jim Franklin
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The Ritz Theatre, Austin, TX. October 27, 1974. Artist: Jim Franklin. 14" x 21". Archivally Framed.
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Early Armadillo World HQ Jim Franklin Poster 197070 - Early Armadillo World HQ Jim Franklin Poster 1970
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AWHQ, August 21-22, 1970. Artist: Jim Franklin. First month of Armadillo. Ramon Ramon And The 4 Daddy O's Poster
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Toots And The Maytals Armadillo World HQ Poster71 - Toots And The Maytals Armadillo World HQ Poster
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AWHQ concert poster, Austin, TX. February 9, 1978. Artist: Jim Franklin
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Hub City Movers Armadillo Handbill by Jim Franklin72 - Hub City Movers Armadillo Handbill by Jim Franklin
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How to catch worms. AWHQ, Austin, TX. September 25, 1970. Artist: Jim Franklin aka Crowbar. First 2 months of operation.
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Freewheeling Bicycles T-Shirt Proof Jim Franklin73 - Freewheeling Bicycles T-Shirt Proof Jim Franklin
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One of a kind T-Shirt Proof. 1980. Austin, TX. Artist: Jim Franklin. 11-1/2" x 12"
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Mance Lipscomb Poster74 - Mance Lipscomb Poster
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Vulcan Gas Company, Austin, TX. January 19-20, 1968. Artist: Jim Franklin. Linen backed. 22" x 28". VG#12
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Jim Franklin Shivas Head Band Comic75 - Jim Franklin Shivas Head Band Comic
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1970. Artist: Jim Franklin
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1968 Tuesday Night Jam at Carousel Poster by Mouse76 - 1968 Tuesday Night Jam at Carousel Poster by Mouse
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1968. Artist: Mouse. 20" x 27"
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Steve Miller Band Concert Poster77 - Steve Miller Band Concert Poster
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Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, CA. May 10, 1968. Artist: Alton Kelley. 11 x 15.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Big Brother & Doug Sahm Concert Poster78 - Big Brother & Doug Sahm Concert Poster
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3rd Printing. Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, CA. October 15-16, 1967. Artist: Mouse. 14" x 20"
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Spirit Avalon Ballroom Poster Doug Sahm 196879 - Spirit Avalon Ballroom Poster Doug Sahm 1968
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Family Dog, San Francisco, CA. August 23-24, 1968. 13" x 22"
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