Original vintage Bette Midler concert poster designed by acclaimed American illustrator Richard Amsel for Bette Midler’s New Year’s Eve Gala at Philharmonic Hall in New York City on December 31, 1972. Presented by Howard Stein, the event featured performances at 8 & 11 p. And lists Barry Manilow as music director. The poster features Amsel’s distinctive stylized illustration of Bette Midler and is credited “AMSEL” along the lower left edge. This is the full-size approximately 23″ × 29″ format, corresponding closely to documented examples of this poster measuring approximately 58 × 74 cm. Poster Artist: Richard Amsel. Event: New Year’s Eve Gala. Venue: Philharmonic Hall, New York City. Date: December 31, 1972. Presented by: Howard Stein. Music Director: Barry Manilow. Size: Approximately 23″ × 29″. Currently framed as shown. Condition: Vintage condition with visible age-related toning, spotting/foxing, surface marks and other signs of age and previous display. The poster is currently framed behind glazing and has not been removed from the frame, so the reverse, mounting method and portions concealed by the frame have not been inspected. Frame also shows age-related wear. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details, as they form an important part of the description. A scarce early Bette Midler concert poster combining three notable names from the period: Bette Midler, illustrator Richard Amsel and music director Barry Manilow.