*MARILYN MONROE*
1953 ORIGINAL PIN UP POSTER
LINEN BACKED READY FOR FRAMING
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This is a genuine
21 3/4″ x 62″
ORIGINAL VINTAGE PIN UP POSTER .
This poster was not issued to theaters.
This poster has been Linen Backed and is
ready for framing.
This poster is NOT FRAMED. We do offer
custom archival frames for an additional cost (U.S. customers only). Please
contact us for details.
Not a reproduction. This is a vintage original poster from our archives. Guaranteed authentic.
These can be very difficult to find in any condition! A long
time can go by without one of these coming up for sale. You will
have trouble finding a nicer one.
CONDITION/GRADE:
C8-C9
EXCELLENT-NEAR MINT
LINEN BACKED
Looks
beautiful! Well preserved.
We evaluate and grade our linen backed posters
prior
to linen backing / restoration. We do this because after a poster has been
restored it can sometimes be very difficult to determine exactly what was done
to it. Our restorers are world renowned and can make a poster look Near Mint and
flawless even if it originally had several unsightly defects.
When buying collectibles it is always wise to buy “the best
of the best” as they stand a greater chance of appreciation.
This poster is considered to be within that class and is
definitely INVESTMENT QUALITY.
This is NOT a reprint or reproduction poster!
We are absolutely certain it is authentic.
A
Linen Backed
poster is a poster
that
is archivally mounted to acid free paper and canvas where it can be restored if
needed. Fold lines and other defects become less noticeable, sometimes even
invisible. It can be rolled for shipping and is ready for
framing. Linen backing can dramatically
improve the overall appearance of a poster and it can substantially increase
its value. It is the preferred
archival method for conserving and/or restoring a poster.
SHIPPING
We will combine shipping for multiple wins/purchases when possible at no extra charge.
If your items can be shipped together in the same package we will ship them together at no extra charge.
Please see the link above provided by eBay for the exact shipping cost.
We offer either USPS Express or Priority Mail Shipping.
We highly recommend USPS Express Mail for orders outside the U.S.A.
We will NOT ship by Airmail.
We will NOT ship by
cheaper U.S. Airmail
First Class International with no insurance.
Packages shipped this way can easily get
lost and/or sometimes take several weeks to arrive. There are NO
TRACKING NUMBERS when Airmail is used and there is no way of knowing
where the package is or if it is even delivered. You may be willing to
take the risk to save a few dollars, but we are not. We strive to
provide excellent service and we just can’t do that if we use an
unreliable delivery method like Airmail. Please do not fault us for not
offering this cheaper unacceptable shipping option.
We use super strong hi-quality packaging materials including thick cardboard, masonite, and costly pvc plastic tubes.
All posters are shipped fully insured
and guaranteed to arrive safely.
Please read all the information below if you have never purchased from us before. It will answer any questions you may have.
Please scroll to the bottom of this listing to see if we have made any changes or added any additional information.
Please read all of the information below before bidding/purchasing.
Please be advised that over 95% of all
Original Movie Posters
printed before the mid 1980’s were issued FOLDED. This is NOT
considered a defect. They were shipped to theaters this way. Vintage
rolled posters do exist, however they are extremely rare. We can have
any folded poster
Linen Backed
which will make the fold lines virtually disappear.
Also
please note that most movie posters were actually used at the theater,
and some will contain slight imperfections such as: writing on the back,
pin holes, fold wear, small tears, etc. These are all very common and
to be expected, but if they bother you, all these minor flaws can be
remedied in the linen backing process.
Linen Backing
preserves and can actually increase the value of a poster. For the most
part, any flaws will be fixed and the poster will appear to be in Near
Mint condition. For more information about our
Linen Backing
service please contact us.
We
do not always measure all of our posters exactly. Unless otherwise
specified, poster measurements quoted above are approximate to the
nearest inch. For example, if we say a one sheet poster is 27″ x 41″ its
precise measurements may be closer to 26 3/4″ x 40 7/8″ (or something
similar). This slight variance is quite common for all original movie
posters.
BEWARE OF “FAKE” MOVIE POSTERS!
There
are fakes, bootlegs, reprints, and reproductions of almost every
popular movie poster. WE DO NOT SELL THESE AS ORIGINALS LIKE OTHERS DO!
There are many unscrupulous dealers who successfully pass off these
posters as originals. They have been doing it for years! These fakes are
almost indistinguishable from originals, only experts can tell. Many
who buy them don’t know they have been taken. They only discover years
later when they sell them that they are worthless. Most are from popular
movies from the 70’s and 80’s, but there are also really old ones and
relatively new ones as well. They usually appear in insert size 14″ x
36″ and one sheet size 27″ x 41″. Again, all we can say is BEWARE! For
more information please see our
EBAY GUIDES
link above.
We grade our posters according to the Iguide Universal 10-Point Movie Poster Grading Scale.
Almost all of our inventory is graded at least
C8 Excellent
or better.
C10 Mint
– Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind.
C9 Near Mint
– Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused poster.
C8 Excellent
– Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears, etc.
C7 Very Good to Excellent – Fine. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item.
C6 Very Good – The typical used poster in average condition. Several defects.
C5 Good to Very Good – A heavily-worn item.
C4 Good – Below average but still suitable for display.
C3 Fair – Heavily worn, but yet still complete.
C2 Poor to Fair – An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.
C1 Poor – The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition.
For details on this grading system please see our Ebay Guide
GRADING / CONDITION
.
Some
of our posters are “between grades”. For example, a C8-C9 poster will
contain all the qualities/characteristics of a Near Mint C9 except for
one or two very minor flaws that we believe prevent it from being a true
C9.
WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING AT
NO EXTRA CHARGE
FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES
It
is usually possible to ship folded and rolled posters together in one
package by rolling the folded ones and shipping them all in one tube.
Sometimes it isn’t possible to do this. Sometimes we can’t roll a folded
poster. If this is the case then we must split your wins/purchases into
two separate packages and you will be charged for a second shipme
nt.
All wins/purchases must be paid for within 7 days.
If you would like us to wait for you to accumulate several posters and
have them shipped all together so you can save on shipping, please send
us a separate email containing your name, your eBay id, and eBay listing
number(s) and we will hold your items until you tell us to ship them.
Please note that if we hold your items for longer than 30 days they will
NOT BE RETURNABLE. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS IN THIS SITUATION. OUR
RETURN POLICY (see below) WILL NOT APPLY.
We offer either USPS Express or Priority Mail Shipping.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND USPS EXPRESS MAIL
FOR SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.
WE TAKE EXTRA SPECIAL CARE WHEN WE PACKAGE YOUR ITEMS
Folded
posters are placed in a plastic bag or envelope and in between STRONG
pieces of cardboard and taped together before being placed in the
package. Rolled posters are put into a plastic sleeve and then placed in
a HEAVY-DUTY TOUGH 3” or 4″ diameter thick walled PVC tube. We roll the
poster into a smaller diameter than the tube. This is VERY IMPORTANT
because it gives the edges strength and helps to prevent them from
getting wrinkled. We add soft cushioning material (also very important!)
on the ends to prevent them from getting damaged. We stamp “FRAGILE: DO
NOT BEND” on the outside of the package.
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS PLEASE READ
To
protect ourselves, we insure expensive items for the FULL AMOUNT.
Import Duties for the European Union apply to any item bought overseas
whether or not we list it as a gift on the shipping manifest. In the U.K.
for example, they apply to any gift over £35 and to any item that is
not a gift over £18. These costs can be quite substantial and include a
Value added Tax and a Parcel Force Clearance Fee. These combined charges
can add up to 25% or more to your final cost. For other European
countries the charges will differ. Please check with your postal system
on their procedure for packages from overseas so you are not
unpleasantly surprised.
NON U.S. CUSTOMERS
WE WILL NO LONGER SHIP FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL WITHOUT INSURANCE
Our experience has shown that packages shipped this way can easily get lost and/or sometimes take several weeks to arrive.
YOU MAY RETURN THIS ITEM FOR ANY REASON WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
We
have an open and easy return policy so you can buy from us with
confidence. In the unlikely event you are unhappy with your purchase,
please notify us immediately. YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR ANY REASON (unless
it is damaged in shipment, see below) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIVING IT
(safely packaged & insured) FOR A FULL REFUND of the purchase price
(less shipping), no questions asked! You must notify us before sending
it back. Items must be in the same condition as originally sent to you
or return policy does not apply.
If
it is damaged in shipment, DO NOT RETURN IT TO US AND DO NOT WORRY.
THIS IS WHY WE USE INSURANCE. This is extremely rare, but it does
occasionally happen. If this happens, please take some digital photos of
the damage and email it to us, then give us a call and we will remedy
the situation.
If
you win a non linen backed poster and choose to have us linen back it
for you, the poster is not returnable for a refund. It is however
returnable for FULL CREDIT towards the purchase of other posters from
us.
All wins/purchases must be paid for within 7 days.
If you would like us to wait for you to accumulate several posters and
have them shipped all together so you can save on shipping, please send
us a separate email containing your name, your ebay id, and ebay listing
number(s) and we will hold your items until you tell us to ship them.
Please
note that if we hold your items for longer than 30 days they will NOT
BE RETURNABLE. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS IN THIS SITUATION. OUR RETURN
POLICY WILL NOT APPLY.
We
are experts in marketing and selling movie posters on eBay. We know how
to create a listing that will provide you with the highest dollar
possible. We can yield for you MUCH MORE than you would get if you
auctioned them yourself (up to TEN TIMES or more!).
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If you have any questions about this item or about CineMasterpieces, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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GUARANTEE
We
guarantee that all posters we sell are graded and described accurately.
Unless otherwise specified in the description, ALL POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL
MOVIE POSTERS (original theatrical movie posters that were displayed or
meant for display (unused) in theaters at the time the movies were
released.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
We
can provide you with a FREE Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for every
original movie poster you buy. We will put in writing that we guarantee
it to be an Original Movie Poster. Upon request we will include it in
the shipment.
Thanks for bidding!