1967-The Soft Machine Turns On-HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT Original Poster! FIRST OSIRIS SERIES ISSUE! PAE Graded Near Mint '83'

Presenting for the first time in our auction the very FIRST poster issue of the legendary Osiris Visions Series (the image is OA 101 in the series). This was a promotional poster issued for the UK band The Soft Machine in 1967.

The posters of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat are arguably the most attractive concert posters ever made. They advertised shows at London’s UFO club the brainchild of legendary producer Joe Boyd and John Hopkins (co-founder of the International Times). The UFO became the hub of Psychedelic Rock at the time in London and was the home of some of the very earliest Pink Floyd concerts.

These LARGE silk-screened posters were produced in the UK by the Osiris Visions Printing Company. They were printed on thin paper and because of their size the posters damage easily. This copy is in stunning condition.

Hapshash posters have been widely pirated so it's important to only buy from reliable dealers with a solid return policy. 100% original condition. 

Make sure to check out the full guide to collecting Hapshash and Osiris posters written by Nick Etheridge for our blog!

Poster – The Soft Machine Turns On
Grade – PAE Near Mint 83
Date – 1967
Dimensions – 19 1/2" x 29 1/2"
Printing – OP-1 Original First Printing
Artist - Hapshash and the Colored Coat
Printer - Osiris OA 101
Condition Details – 100% Original with no restoration. Corner creases handling. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern.

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