THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend for Sale

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THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend For Sale

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THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend:
$39.57

THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend

THE WHO — 1960s \"Maximum R&B\" & Mod Era Suite: Set of 3 Original Vintage 10x8 Darkroom Archive Photos — Press Association Collection Lot

Featuring: Legendary 1964 \"Maximum R&B\" Marquee Club Poster Print, Pete Townshend Smashing Fender Guitar in Union Jack Jacket, and Keith Moon 12-Shot Action Drumming Panel.

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First Impression & Visual Impact

An extraordinary 3-piece collection capturing the visual genesis of The Who and 1960s British Mod culture. Struck on high-gloss Fujicolor Crystal Archive silver-halide photographic paper, this set celebrates the defining imagery of the band’s early peak—auto-destructive art, Marquee Club residency promotion, and Keith Moon’s frantic drumming style.

The 3 Prints Included in This Collection Lot:

Pete Townshend Guitar Destruction (Union Jack Jacket): The ultimate expression of auto-destructive art—capturing Townshend mid-smash with a Fender guitar in front of a Premier drum kit wearing his iconic Union Jack jacket. (10\" x 8\" B&W, plain reverse).
\"Maximum R&B\" 1964 Marquee Club Poster: Razor-sharp reproduction of the legendary 1964 promotional poster created for The Who\'s historic Tuesday night residency at London\'s Marquee Club. (10\" x 8\" B&W, plain reverse).
Keith Moon 12-Image Action Drumming Panel: Unique multi-shot archive display print featuring a 12-frame composite sequence capturing Moon\'s frantic, signature performance style behind the kit. (10\" x 8\" B&W, plain reverse).

Item Details & Provenance

Subject: Pete Townshend & Keith Moon / The Who
Date / Era: 1960s Mod Era Imagery (Later Press Archive Striking)
Quantity: 3 Original Photographic Prints Sold as 1 Complete Set Lot
Paper Stock / Finish: High-gloss Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper stock
Reverse Details: Clean, plain backings across all three prints (no agency stamps).

Condition Report

Overall Grade: Excellent Vintage Archive Condition
Front Details: Laboratory-quality darkroom prints displaying crisp text contrast, deep blacks, and sharp detail. Free of pinholes, tears, or physical creasing.
Surface Note: Minor handling wear consistent with historical newsroom filing. Listing photo reflections are due to high-gloss archive stock.

PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADING & PROVENANCE NOTE (PSA TYPE II)

These archive prints are true, first-generation darkroom/lab photographs developed chemically in the laboratory directly from the original Press Association master negatives in the 1980s/early 1990s—they are NOT modern digital home inkjet reproductions or copy prints.

Classified under the US photographic grading system as official Type II Press Photographs—genuine agency prints offering outstanding contrast, deep rich blacks, and original Fleet Street provenance.

Provenance & \"COA\" Statement

Prints will be accompanied by a copy of the signed provenance statement from the archive\'s custodians, which serves as a Certificate of Authenticity. It reads:

\"These photographs were collected and kept by myself and my brother, Sean Dempsey, during our careers at the Press Association, in Fleet St London. The Collections include Original Music, sub culture, and British Social history Archive Prints, spanning the 1960s-1980s - (Some with the original PA stamps) along with historical and later files from the agency\" — Mike Dempsey

Shipping, Offers & Multi-Buy

Packaging: Dispatched securely in a clear archive sleeve backed by rigid card and shipped in a heavy-duty card-backed envelope to guarantee safe transit.
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Terms of Sale & Copyright

This listing is for the physical photographic prints only, sold strictly as historical memorabilia. This sale does not transfer copyright, reproduction rights, or commercial rights.

About This Archive & Buying Confidence

This specialized profile is dedicated exclusively to original vintage music, media, cinema, and entertainment photography.

For buying confidence, I also operate as mhg1977 on —a long-established account with over two decades of 100% positive response. This dedicated profile simply keeps this specific press archive organized for fellow collectors.

This listing is part of a premium, curated release from a major private press archive collection. As a lifelong specialist in sports and subculture history, my extensive archive was professionally catalogued by Bonhams in 2006 for their prestigious specialist collections. I have continued to curate, collect, and trade ensuring absolute authenticity and solid provenance. Please check my other items for more rare, high-quality vintage rock music photography.

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THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend For Sale

THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend: $39.57

THE WHO 1960s Maximum R&B Mod Era Set 3 Vintage 10x8 Press Photos Townshend:
$39.57