I agree with Dario that, all things being equal, a censor stamp does not have a major impact on a poster's value. That said, it does have some impact, but it depends on where the stamp is, how obvious and intrusive it is.
I've had posters with the stamp on a dark blue background well away from the main image and it was practically unnoticeable. On the other hand, I've had them with the stamp on a character's face, which is impossible to ignore and pretty much unacceptable except on a rare piece. Overall, I'd say a non-intrusive stamp does affect the grading, but not usually more than half a grade if two posters are in identical condition in all other respects. In other words, a poster that is otherwise Near Mint becomes Very Fine if it has a stamp. Obviously this impacts the dollar value, but by how much depends on the rarity and desirability of the poster. I realize that some collectors find stamps unacceptable no matter where they are on the poster, but there are also many who don't mind them so long as they're not distracting. That's my take anyway. Dave Posteropolis www.posteropolis.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Dario Casadei To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] censor stamps on posters Interesting question, I've seen hundreds coming through my studio. I find the CS intriguing and a part of the poster and its history. Personally I don't remove them from my posters, and I recommend leaving them alone unless they are very intrusive, like on Diana Dors cleavage or Marilyn's upper leg in Seven year itch. I don't believe they de value a poster a whole lot. As far as removing a stamps, some are easy and some are difficult. A good example would be if the stamp is placed over Dot Matrix, No human Hand can re create exact dot Matrix and possible paper replacement would be necessary but not recommended. Overall it is an easy fix. Can you spot the stamp? http://members.shaw.ca/filmposters/ebaylist2/piedrasblancasbefore.jpg http://members.shaw.ca/filmposters/ebaylist2/monsterofpiedrsblancasfinnisheds.jpg Thanks, Dario. Alan Adler wrote: I know censor stamps are supposed to be bad - but they are kind of interesting in their own right - if you can accept them for what they are. The Nazi censor stamps on movie posters increase their value to my eyes - adding a bit of cultural and political background to the piece. Alan On Dec 7, 2007, at 5:04 PM, Franc wrote: Censor stamps severely limit the value of the piece. If the piece is of value, I recommend finding a good restorer who can sand out the censor stamp and correct the effected area with some very minor touch-up. If he instructs you that the touch-up will have to be major or that the effected area with the stamp has to be cut-out and recreated, think twice about using that restorer. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 1:51 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] censor stamps on posters what do censor stamps WITHIN THE IMAGE do to the value of a poster? michael -------------------------------------------------------------------------- More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit If You Dare! www.museumofmomandpopculture.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. __________ NOD32 2711 (20071207) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
