Mel Lyman, Wayne M Hansen / The Avatar July 21-Aug 4 1967 Vol 1 No 4

Description: The Avatar. July 21-Aug 4, 1967. Vol. 1., No. 4 Author: Lyman, Mel; Hansen, Wayne M. et al. Title: The Avatar. July 21-Aug 4, 1967. Vol. 1., No. 4 Publication: Cambridge, MA: Trust Incorporated, Publisher, 1967 Description: Tabloid. Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 17 ½ by 11 ¾ inches. 20 pp. Illustrations throughout, including a two color centerfold. Issue four of Avatar, a Boston based underground newspaper. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician., with pieces on marijuana, astrology, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor to moderate foxing and spotting to the covers. General toning and minor soiling. Minor wrinkling and creasing. A few small tears along the extremities. Seller ID: 012934 Subject: Counterculture, Underground Newspapers We're a member of the ABAA, ILAB and IOBA and provide the best customer service we can while adhering to the code of ethics established by those organizations. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Dover, New Hampshire

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