GOOD (G) - Below average but still collectible. It may also have a small amount of writing on it. It may have minor discolouration but not brittleness or flaking. VERY GOOD (VG) - The typical used collectible in average condition. This is far from the only size movie poster available, of course. Also known as a one-sheet poster, this is the poster size you’ll most often see used for promotional purposes in theaters. movie poster measures 27 inches by 40 inches. Minor tape on the back and very small tears allowed, as is slight fading. Movie posters can vary in size, but, generally, a standard U.S. May have minimal wear with possible pinholes in the borders or slight fold wear. Studios stopped issuing these in the early 1980s. Inserts from the 60s and before were often issued folded. Their smaller size makes them popular with collectors. EXCELLENT (EX) - Extremely fine condition with minimal signs of use. A vertical format American movie poster, measuring 14' x 36', generally issued rolled and on thicker stock paper. Folds on pre early 1980s film posters or other vintage mail order posters are not considered flaws. Unused or very carefully used, but with some imperfections allowable such as minor wear along fold lines, borders or minor paper tear at centre points of fold line. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT POSTER CONDITION GRADINGS? At Orson & Welles we never sell reproductions or fakes, so you can always buy from us with confidence. Reproductions generally come in different sizes to the originals, however beware of fakes. Aside from that, originals simply look, and feel, so much better. Reproduction posters are generally worthless as soon as you have bought them, whereas originals (especially those of investment quality) have historically proven to make very good investments. However, we do not believe that you can begin to compare the two. WHY BUY AN EXPENSIVE ORIGINAL POSTER WHEN YOU CAN BUY A NEW REPRODUCTION FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST?Ī reproduction poster can cost a few pounds, whereas the original poster for the same title can cost hundreds, or thousands more. We also have a no quibble returns policy so you can always return the poster to us if not completely satisifed, as long as we do not arrange for it to be linen-backed or framed for you (check out our Returns Policy for full details). They are especially nice if the poster is intended as a gift. We do not sell reproductions of any kind.Īdditionally, Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) are provided with all of our posters. Poster purchases at Orson & Welles are 100% safe, we only sell original posters.Īll of our film posters are original theatrical film posters printed in limited quantity that were either displayed (used) or were meant for display (unused) in cinemas at the time the films were shown.Īll of our other vintage posters are original for their use as described on the site, be it a vintage commerical print or limited editions.
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