[MUSIC]. A group of 4 items promoting the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals in 1970 and 1972, incl. posters, a program and bumper sticker.

Aug. 7-9 Ann Arbor 1970 Blues Festival. Ann Arbor, MI: Seri-Graphics, [1970]. 22 x 14 in. poster printed on stiff poster board. Central to the poster is an illustration of a large chain. Red and black text throughout announces festival schedule with performers, location, and ticket information. RARE: One of a very limited number of posters issued on stiff poster board.

[With:] Ann Arbor Blues Festival Program. Ann Arbor, MI, [1970]. 8 1/2 x 11 in., 60pp. (near excellent condition). The program is plentifully illustrated with images of the featured artists accompanied by detailed biographical information. -- Ann Arbor Aug. 7-8-9 / Blues Festival. 4 x 15 in. bumper sticker.

[Also with:] GRIMSHAW, Gary, artist. The Rainbow Corporation in association with Project Community and the University Activities Center Present the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1972. [1972]. 22 x 17 x 22 in. poster. Poster features illustrations and halftone photographic reproductions of performers in bright and bold colors, with festival schedule below and pertinent show and ticket information at bottom.

Ann Arbor Blues poster: very fine condition, slight blemish near lower right corner, light edge wear.

Ann Arbor Blues program: near excellent condition.

Ann Arbor bumper sticker: some edge and corner wear, unused.

Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz poster: Some edge and corner wear, including crease to lower left corner, short 1 1/2 in. tear to bottom edge near center.

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[MUSIC]. A group of 4 items promoting the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals in 1970 and 1972, incl. posters, a program and bumper sticker.

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