This extremely rare 1969 Velvet Underground poster was created to promote the Hilltop Pop Festival in Mason, New Hampshire. The event occurred in July, just two weeks before Woodstock. It was held as a benefit for the Mason Volunteer Fire Department, and each artist performed for free. Headlining the event was the Velvet Underground. Van Morrison also played, along with several smaller local groups.

There are two variants of this poster. The final version had Van Morrison listed as a performer. The example we are offering was presumably the first run that does not list Van Morrison as a performer.

Very few copies of this poster have survived the years. We believe this is the first example to be offered for public auction.

Poster: Hilltop Pop Festival Feat Velvet Underground

Grade: Excellent 77

Bands/Bill: Velvet Underground

Venue: Hilltop Pop Festival

City: Mason, NH

Date: 08/02/69

Dimensions:

12 in. x 9.75 in.

Printing: Poster

Excellent 77 - Half inch tear left edge, crease top left, L-shaped tear right edge, handling. View the detailed high res photo of this lot: Click on the thumbnail photo, to see an enlarged photo. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180, 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern. This poster is available for inspection at our gallery, by appointment. A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.

9.75 x 12 in