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Velvet Underground - Original Postcard 1968

Currency:CAD Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia Start Price:25.00 CAD Estimated At:25.00 - 100.00 CAD
Velvet Underground - Original Postcard 1968
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This is an original and scarce double-wide postcard from the June 27-30, 1968, concerts at the Retinal Circus in Vancouver, BC, Canada, featuring the Velvet Undergound, along with local Canadian bands My Indole Ring, Black Snake Blues Band, Papa Bear's Medicine Show, and the Don Thompson Trio. Art on this scarce piece is by Steve Seymour.

Vancouver had a vibrant psychedelic scene with venues like the Retinal Circus and the Afterthought, which featured international bands on west coast tours and local acts throughout the mid-to-late 60s. Artists like Bob Masse, Eric Fisher and Steve Seymour created some classic psych-rock art, and this scarce postcard is a gorgeous, original, 50+ year old example. Keep in mind the scene and club venues were small in Vancouver, so posters, handbills and postcards were printed in much, much, smaller quantities than their counterparts in places like San Francisco.

This original pre-concert first printing is in excellent to near mint condition with no creases and one "soft" corner (see photos). This postcard measures 5" x 14" with clean bright colors.