26th Jan, 2021 13:00

Punk, Indie & New Wave

 
Lot 344
 

JOY DIVISION - ASTORIA EDINBURGH 1980 - CANCELLED CONCERT POSTER

A truly incredible example of a supremely rare Joy Division poster. This pristine example is for the planned concert at the Astoria, Edinburgh on 8th May 1980. The concert was cancelled due to Ian's ill-health and he was to die only ten days later. This example comes from a collection of similar posters, collected during the period in Edinburgh and which includes many similar examples for theatre and venues in the area. Measures 16.5 x 23". This poster is in incredible NM condition, clearly unrolled since the cancellation.

Sold for £5,400

Hammer Price


 

A truly incredible example of a supremely rare Joy Division poster. This pristine example is for the planned concert at the Astoria, Edinburgh on 8th May 1980. The concert was cancelled due to Ian's ill-health and he was to die only ten days later. This example comes from a collection of similar posters, collected during the period in Edinburgh and which includes many similar examples for theatre and venues in the area. Measures 16.5 x 23". This poster is in incredible NM condition, clearly unrolled since the cancellation.

Auction: Punk, Indie & New Wave, 26th Jan, 2021

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