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Just ACQUIRED - Autographs Collection of RARE Historical and Vintage Hollywood. Vintage Movie Posters and 18th/19th Century Fine Art Paintings DON'T FORGET to Subscribe to our FREE Monthly Newsletter and Special Monthly Sales/Promotions at middle of this home page We
have MOVED! Brief History of Original Vintage Movie Posters: Over
the years original vintage movie posters have been produced in various
shapes and sizes. Before the
1980’s and the demise of the small town movie theatres (as a result of the
monopolization of the industry by companies like Showcase cinemas) also
meant the extinction of all the breath-taking movie posters such as the
lobby cards, window cards, insert, half sheets and the traffic-stopping 3, 6
and 24 sheets. The primary movie poster that survives today is the standard
one sheet. Below is a glossary
of the most popular vintage movie posters that once played a major role in
the promotion and exhilarating anticipation of upcoming movie events. Lobby Card Movie Posters: Lobby
cards were used in These
mini movie posters were designed for display in a theater’s lobby for the
purpose of luring movie goers into the theater by showing highlights from
the movie. A lobby card set entailed one Title Card (TC), a lobby card of
usually designed similar to the one sheet with credits and feature/close-up
artwork of the major stars, and seven Scene Cards (SC), each depicting a
different scene from the movie. Lobby
Card movie posters appeared during the early 1900’s during the Charlie
Chaplin era. Certain
lobby cards have acquired an almost Holy Grail status among collectors.
Prime examples include the “Witch” scene from the 1949 re-release of the
Wizard of Oz and the lobby card featuring the dust cropper scene in “North
by Northwest”. Because these single cards so effectively capture the
essence of the movie, their value can often be completely out of proportion
with that of any other movie poster memorabilia from the film. Window
Card and Insert Movie Posters: Highly collectible vintage movie posters today also include Widow Cards (14x22”) and Inserts (14x36”). These movie poster styles were primarily used to promote the movie in local businesses, such as the drug store and local barber shop. As with lobby cads these movie posters are often very desirable due to their superior vintage graphics and artwork. Modern day posters generated by computer have lost their artistic value as compared to the vintage movie posters created by highly skilled artists.
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NEW Vintage Horror Movie Poster Collection A friendly caution to all our fellow Collectors. It appears that the internet auction sites have become a safe haven for massive sellers of autograph forgeries. Before buying an autograph on for example Ebay, ask questions about the item, i.e. what is the seller's credentials, does he/she have a web site or a store front, where did he/she acquire the autograph and is it guaranteed to pass PSA (or reputable expert) inspection. And does he/she guaranteed the item for life and how would you contact them in the event it fails authentication. Also, examine his other auctions and notice if there is a suspicious trend such as MULTIPLE Charles Schulz signed drawing that have an uncanny pattern to them, or fountain pen signatures that don't have an aged look to them. But, don't let this unfortunate reality deter you from the excitement of collecting such rare and historical memorabilia. Just use extra caution and research when making purchases online. A rare autograph of presidents, famous movie stars, and sport legends along with beautiful movie poster art from the greatest movies are a very rewarding, not to mention exciting, investment. We have also started to tap into the immense popularity of vintage toys, particularly 50's/60's TV show theme toys. This week we are featuring RARE Original Vintage Beatles one sheets from "Hard Days Night", "Help" and "Yellow Submarine". Sign up for our FREE Collectibles
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