The Winter 2014 Catalog Auction - Ends Thursday, December 18th

Lot #84:

Metallica 24" x 32" Master of Puppets 1986 European Tour Poster - Signed Just Days Prior to Cliff Burton's Death! (PSA/DNA)

Perhaps the rarest item amongst the exceptionally rare and collectible Metallica offerings we have in this auction, presented here is an original 24" x 32" promotional poster used to promote the European leg of the band's 1986 Damage Inc. World Tour. Starting on September 10th in Cardiff, Wales (UK), the tour would come to a tragic halt on September 27th when the band's tour bus flipped over outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, killing the band's bassist, Cliff Burton.

According to the consignor, this poster was signed by the group just days prior to the tragic event during the band's stop in Sweden. The poster is boldly signed by all four members, including James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Cliff Burton.

Likely taken down from a concert display by a fan, the poster exhibits some moderate handling wear (especially along the edges) and some wrinkling, however the signatures are strong and the poster stands in overall good condition. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.