Original complete premiere issue of Rolling Stone, Vol. I, No. I, issued on November 9, 1967, 24 pages, 11.5 x 17, featuring a cover image of John Lennon as Private Gripweed in Richard Lester's film How I Won the War. In very good to fine condition, with some chipping and minor paper loss to the brittle edges. Originates from the estate of Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason, and accompanied by a letter of provenance from Recordmecca's Jeff Gold, in part: "We acquired this directly from Gleason's family, and it was part of his extensive archive. Ralph J. Gleason (1917–1975) was one of the most influential jazz and pop music critics of all time. He was a central figure in the San Francisco rock scene, helped organize the Monterey Pop Festival, and co-founded Rolling Stone magazine with his protegee, Jann Wenner. Bill Graham himself credited Gleason with suggesting the Fillmore Auditorium to him as a site for concerts, while the Family Dog met with Gleason at his home to discuss their idea to stage dance concerts, prior to their first show at the Longshoreman's Hall."Format: Magazine