![]() ![]() The earliest posters were printed using a method called stone lithography, which produced vibrant colors and bold images. We're also happy to send you additional photo close ups of any posters, just let us know.Ĭollecting and displaying vintage posters became popular almost as the first image was rolling off the press in the late 1800's. When we photograph the posters, we will often use magnets to hold the image in place, rest assured these are not pins! You can also zoom in on any image to view the condition in greater detail. Please note that many of our posters will have at least two images, a main image which highlights the graphics and a second image that will always show the entire poster. POOR - Posters in poor condition will have serious blemishes or tears or in such poor shape that even the slightest handling might add to the damage. In many cases, a poster in this condition should be professionally restored.A poster in fair condition can benefit from professional restoration. The poster is recognizable and the artwork is primarily intact. FAIR - A poster in fair condition may have major blemishes that directly affect the artwork of the poster.Some people actually prefer this type of poster, which definitely shows some age and character. The major area of the artwork will be clear of any blemishes. In general, a poster in good condition will have minor blemishes around the border and into the outer edges of the artwork. Pieces of the border may be torn or missing or have holes there may be mild bleed-through in the outer area of the artwork there may be mild fading. GOOD - A poster in good condition may have tears or small holes that measure no larger than a quarter on the outer edges of the poster's artwork.In general, a poster in very good condition may show some wear and often will project a subtle classic vintage vibe without detracting from the artwork. There may be small tears in the artwork along the fold lines only. VERY GOOD - A poster in very good condition may have blemishes in the border and up to approximately one inch of the poster's artwork. ![]() The artwork is in excellent condition with no blemishes whatsoever. NEAR MINT - A poster in near mint condition may have minor imperfections in the border only.It can be folded or rolled, depending on the original packing method (most movie posters were sent folded). It will have no blemishes or defects of any kind. MINT - A poster in mint condition looks like it just came off of the press.We us a widely recognized 6 scale system to grade our posters. ![]()
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