Bob Dylan and Joan Baez by Eric Von Schmidt, 1965

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A rare and sought after tour blank poster for Joan Baez and Bob Dylan's brief joint acoustic tour of the US East Coast in March and April 1965. Friend and fellow folk musician Eric Von Schmidt created the painterly design in the spirit of French artist Toulouse-Lautrec, based on a photograph by Richard Waterman - the artist's initials 'VS' were incorporated into the design at lower left. Already a global star, Baez had helped to boost Dylan's early career by introducing the then unknown folk musician to her fans and tour audiences in 1963, and the pair would continue to duet and tour together for the next couple of years as Dylan's star continued to rise. In her autobiography And A Voice To Sing With, Baez recalls ...we made plans to sing together in a short concert tour of the States in March and April of 1965. Manny [Greenhill] was in charge of the poster, which we both had to okay. The billing was to be exactly equal, and a design by Eric Von Schmidt was finally agreed upon which had Bob's head a little higher than mine, and my name a little higher than his...we were something of a phenomenon, packing houses and getting rave reviews....we were a big deal, and we were taken to meet the Beatles. Although printed as a 'tour blank,' with a blank portion at the top of the poster for the details of each date and venue on the tour, only a couple of posters have surfaced with printed venue details for the March 6th concert in New Haven, Connecticut. Rumour has it that Dylan objected to the design and the poster was shelved after the first few dates, only adding to the its scarcity. With the release of Dylan's first electric recordings on his historic album Bringing It All Back Home on 22nd March, the tour marked a turning point in the early sixties folk movement. Baez and Dylan's relationship would fizzle out by May 1965 and only a few months later, Dylan would further alienate fans by going electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. The poster appears in Paul Grushkin The Art of Rock plate 1.101. Condition Very Good (B+) Unfolded thick stock, not backed. Some age toning and slight uneven fading to orange ground. Pin hole to upper edge. Bumps to corners and minor nicks to edges. Light handling creases and surface scratches, including a couple of fine scratches to Dylan's arm. Close full details US Tour Poster 21½ x 13⅛ in. (54.5 x 33.5 cm.) Unfolded, not backed.

Creator	Eric Von Schmidt
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Product Code	VDY-781253
Restoration and Damage Details	Toning and slight uneven fading to orange ground, Pin hole to upper edge, Bumps to corners and minor nicks to edges, Light handling creases and surface scratches, Including a couple of fine scratches to Dylan's arm
Materials	Paper
Width	34 cm 13.2 inch
Height	55 cm 21.5 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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Ships from	United Kingdom
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Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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