The Art and Influence of Hip Hop
The Art and Influence of Hip Hop
[Hip Hop Flyers]
12 vintage Hip Hop flyers, 1978-1981
Lot Closed
March 30, 04:05 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
Collection of twelve early New York City Hip Hop flyers, ca. 1978-1981.
Original paper handbills in various colors and ranging in size. Two framed and glazed 8½ by 11 (21.6 x 27.9 cm.), five unframed 8½ by 11 (21.6 x 27.9 cm.), one unframed 8 by 10½ (20.3 x 26.7 cm.) with intact tear-away tabs, one unframed 8½ by 6 (21.6 x 15.2 cm.), one unframed 8½ by 5½ (21.6 x 14 cm.), one unframed 8½ by 6½ (21.6 x 16.5 cm.), one unframed 8½ by 7 (21.6 x 17.8 cm.).
COLLECTION OF EARLY NEW YORK HIP HOP FLYERS
The 1978-1981 New York City show flyer collection offered here represents the geographic and temporal epicenter of the emergent culture of Hip Hop.
Artists featured include Sparkle, Afrika Islam, Lovebug Starski, Jazzy Jeff, The Funky 4 Plus 1, and many more. Lot also includes a flyer from Buddy Esquire offering his services as a flyer designer.
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