Description
Glossy, four-page, offset brochure promoting the Edgar Rice Burroughs fanzine, The Barsoomian, when Paul C. Allen was publishing it. The brochure’s got promotional text for the zine and artwork by Reed Crandall, [George?] Schneider and others (maybe Neal MacDonald). On the back is a list of ERB’s work and some recommended dealers.
Two-color on the outside, black & white on the inside.
Also included is a form letter (and its envelope) by Paul C. Allen that was sent with the brochure in 1972. The letter announces that he has discontinued the fanzine.
Characters in fan art include: Tarzan
Original owner: Lance Edwards
Specs: offset, 4 pages, magazine. Published by Paul C. Allen, late ’60s or early ’70s.
Condition: Minor wear, complete and intact, two horizontal folds from original mailing, no tears or markings, clean interiors. Please enlarge the images for a closer look.
>> Steven Ogden Collection <<
This item comes from the collection of the late Steven Ogden, fanzine author, publisher, researcher and my friend. Steve was active in fandom (SF/fantasy and comics), including APAs (FAPA, CAPA-Alpha) and publishing for decades under the Spotted Zebra Press/New Spotted Zebra Press banners (with his wife, Vicki). His publications include the massive Brad W. Foster Checklist of Published Works from the 20th Century, Edgar’s Journal, Ouroborus and many others.