[MOPO] 1934---Walt Disney personally designed this 40 foot Balloon

2005-01-06 Thread Rod Morgan
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Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Wear-"Patina"???

2005-01-06 Thread Edmund R Flood
Depending how charming it is I guess. Some slight fold wear is fine by me but things like severe fading, bleed throughs and chunks of paper missing I wouldn't call patina. - Original Message - From: "Tom A. Pennock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2005 10:57 pm Subject:

[MOPO] Backing

2005-01-06 Thread Dr Vollin Md
Being in driving distance, to your linenbacker of choice, is indeed a bonus. You can always "go check" on your stuff. Sending the stuff out & awaiting its return in proper condition is nerve-racking. drV Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Wear-"Patina"???

2005-01-06 Thread Erich @ Posterdemic
I can just see it now... 'Advanced prices' for pieces with lots of 'patina' ;-) -Erich -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edmund R Flood Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:44 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Wear-"

Re: [MOPO] Poster Books required in any collectors shelf

2005-01-06 Thread Dale Dilts
Tony Nourmand.   http://www.movieposterbooks.com/       From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J R Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 10:14 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Poster Books required in any collectors shelf   Great review

Re: [MOPO] My 2 cents on backing

2005-01-06 Thread Freedom Lover
J Fields did a tremendous job on our magic posters, Kenny, but took forever and a day.  If you're patient, it's worth the wait.  They are the ones who don't want to remove my chartex, so that's what started my search.   Andrea - Original Message - From: Kenny Klipp To:

[MOPO] Patina Definitions!

2005-01-06 Thread Tom A. Pennock
I agree 100% that definitions of severity of patina differ and not all defects would be considered charming or even patina but just serious flaws and defects. Slight discoloration maybe "patina". Major chunks gone is just termed garbage!   --Tom Pennock  Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site a

Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread Freedom Lover
Hi JR, Interesting you mentioned how you built your house to accommodate poster space.  We did the same thing a few weeks ago with Alan.  We bought him a condo closer to the hospital.  He found one with 12' ceilings!  Then, he walled off the sliding glass doors with 2 removable walls.  Now h

Re: [MOPO] Here's a restoration project for you!

2005-01-06 Thread Planetbiz
Or perhaps you want to build a boat and need the wood? Bill -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Natalie Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:42 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Here's a restoration project for you! http://cgi.ebay.c

Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This is a subject I have been thinking about ever since I bought a lobby card several months ago that I am sure is a reproduction. The card was from a reputable and long-standing seller from whom I have bought cards in the past, and in this particular case, had purchased several cards at once.

[MOPO] Will Eisner, 87, pioneer in graphic novels, comics

2005-01-06 Thread Movielegends
Will Eisner, 87, pioneer in graphic novels, comics THE ASSOCIATED PRESS January 6, 2005 MIAMI - Will Eisner, the artist who revolutionized comic books, helped popularize the graphic novel and taught generations of soldiers how to maintain their equipment with the "Joe Dope" series, died Monday. He

Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread J R
Andrea,   I have been told by all the pros that a poster shouldn't fade unless it's exposed to sunlight. Or an fairly  bright artificial light. If that's the case, restoring and backing won't help -- the inks will continue to fade in the sunlight. If the fading isn't too far advanced, I woul

[MOPO] MOPO/ from movpost "We're adding items usual low prices"

2005-01-06 Thread Jack Gold
First off let me chime in on daybills. I don't think I've ever seen a repro daybill especially with the rugged smoot waxlike back of the poster. It's just not feasible to repro those items. And yes there were lots of them. Every little twon had a theater. Great country great stone litho art.   Now

[MOPO] MOPO/oooops I forgot the link

2005-01-06 Thread Jack Gold
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Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread Robert D. Brooks
The sellers of questionable material have been using the "it wouldn't be economically feasible to reproduce that item" crap for a long time. They often pull that one out when trying to justify the fake 70's inserts. Right now, I could go down to my local print shop and have a very high quality lo

[MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

2005-01-06 Thread J R
Barton,   Your description -- and the fact that you can compare it to a known original from the *same* lobby card set -- makes this an open and shut case in my mind. You have a reproduction. Very likely, as you say, a very good color Xerox printed on card stock (but not quite as heavy as the

[MOPO] FA: 30 AUCTIONS CLOSING! Hitchcock,DeMille,Hammer,Noir,Mint LCSETS$14.99/$19.99

2005-01-06 Thread Rixposterz
Hi, Everyone,   I have about 30 auctions closing within 4 to 6 HOURS, LOTS of GREAT TITLES and GREAT BARGAINS, too. Here's the link: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfromZR7QQitemsZ50QQmembertypeZfeedbackQQpfidZ0QQsassZrixposterzQQsinceZ30QQsofindtypeZ15QQsorecordsperpageZ50QQsosortpropertyZ1QQsspagena

[MOPO] WTB - Deadly Spawn, TCM, Jano and more

2005-01-06 Thread Offaleater
Wanted to buy- DEADLY SPAWN, US 1 Sheet – or other. Texas Chainsaw massacre – 1st release US 1 Sheet (only) GRITOS EN LA NOCHE (The Awful Dr. Orloff) SPANISH 1 Sheet (only) EL DIABLO SE LLEVA A LOS MUERTOS (Lisa And The Devil) SPANISH 1 Sheet (only) TODOS LOS COLORES DE LA OBCURIDAD (All The Colo

[MOPO] Poster Shops in London

2005-01-06 Thread Rubenstein, Ira
Title: Message OK --  I know this has been answered before,  but it is looking like I am making a quick trip for work to London next week.    What are some good shops to go look at?   I am going to be staying near Piccadilly Circus, so places close by would be appreciated.     With the curr

[MOPO] Wanted: Blue Hawaii us one sheet

2005-01-06 Thread David Lieberman
Title: AOL Email Please email me if you have this.   Thanks,   David LiebermanCineMasterpieces.com480 607 9700 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ H

[MOPO] WTB: Movie posters

2005-01-06 Thread Debi Jacobson
Three sheet for Bullitt or the Getaway Any paper relating to the following films Too Many Crooks Long Dark Hall Dangerous Exile Value For Money Please let me know, Debi Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] [Bulk] Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread lobby card invasion
Barton, I don't doubt your story, and I also believe that your conclusion may very well be dead on, but come on, you've never seen a dead mint genuine card before? I have literally hundreds of them of the 30's to 60's vintage. You should'nt compromise on condition just to ensure you don't buy fak

Re: [MOPO] [Bulk] Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread Todd Feiertag
Zeev is right. I've had lobby cards and posters 70-90+ years old with no pinholes and no yellowing of the paper. I've also had items that were 25 years old that looked like they were over 100!! Todd Feiertag/Poster City - Original Message - From: "lobby card invasion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MOPO] Poster Shops in London

2005-01-06 Thread Walton, Jeffrey
Title: Message go see my friend Roy at vertigo gallery near the waterloo bridge, right around the corner from where the lion king is playing..also Reel poster gallery (past knotting hill) - usually very highend, well displayed and they give you that snob appeal unless you're going to drop a

[MOPO] DR VOLLIN MD: BEHIND THE SCENES AT UNIVERSAL

2005-01-06 Thread pj angel
MoPo,   Mr. Poe has a treat for you (for us) Universal horror movie fans. He's dug deep into musty old archives and pulled out a number of very rare, never seen before (in most cases, anyway), behind the scenes 8x10 movie stills from Dracula, Frankenstein, Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man, Ghost O

Re: [MOPO] DR VOLLIN MD: BEHIND THE SCENES AT UNIVERSAL

2005-01-06 Thread Michael Spampinato
Mister Poe ALWAYS seems to have something up his tattoed sleeve (err - guess they don;t tattoo sleeves but you get my drift!).   Some sweet stuff there all right! Such web sites help keep the brimstone of enthusiasm burning!   Good stuff there, Frederick! (May I call you Frederick?).   Just a fun s

[MOPO] WTB: Zardoz Three sheet

2005-01-06 Thread Debi Jacobson
Please contact me if anyone out there has this one. Thanks, Debi Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to:

Re: [MOPO] [Bulk] Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread Yafet
I agree with both Todd and Zeev, I bought a gorgeous lobby card from The Old Dark House over a year ago which looks nearly mint.  It is absolutely original.  I bought it from Steve Sally who is a completely honest, fantastic dealer.   In addition, I bought near mint cards from Todd last year

Re: [MOPO] Poster Books required in any collectors shelf

2005-01-06 Thread Yafet
I agree.  I have the one from the thirties and it is essential. Nathalie Yafet Dale Dilts wrote: Tony Nourmand.   http://www.movieposterbooks.com/       From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of J R Sent: Wednesd

[MOPO] Theatre Seat Giveaway in Pennsylvania

2005-01-06 Thread Scott Burns
Title: Theatre Seat Giveaway in Pennsylvania I ran across this news article tonight and thought there might be some MoPo'ers in the PA area who might want to take advantage of this giveaway of movie theatre seats from the Pacific Theatre (formerly the RKO Triplex) in Lancaster, PA. You'll hav

Re: [MOPO] [Bulk] Re: [MOPO] Poster allocations and imperfections

2005-01-06 Thread JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
I have three sets of lobby cards for "Back Street" with Susan Hayward, all with pinholes and gerneral wear. The interesting thing is that one set looks slightly different to the other two. It is a little lighter in texture subtly different in printing to the other two sets. I dont have any doubts t

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

2005-01-06 Thread Michael Spampinato
JR,   I do agree with you that if one has something to compare to, then determination can be much easier.   However, I have to disagree about the artificially "aging" aspect. Pinholes, creases, wrinkles etc. can be INDICATORS of age. But they are not reflecting "aging", they are reflecting "handlin

Re: [MOPO] Will Eisner, 87, pioneer in graphic novels, comics

2005-01-06 Thread Michael Spampinato
Yes, Will Eisner's passing is certainly of note. He was an exceptional artist with such a feel for continuity and progression in the panels. His Spirit Sections in the Sunday newspapers remain pinnacles of the panelological art!   PovMovielegends <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Will Eisner, 87, pioneer

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

2005-01-06 Thread J R
Michael,   I didn't mean to infer that an expert (or even a well-verse amateur) could not detect artificial aging, if they thought to look closely enough. But on a low-priced card, would they? Quite possibly not. Besides, you know as well as I do that I only, um, scratched the surface on arti

Re: [MOPO] Will Eisner, 87, pioneer in graphic novels, comics

2005-01-06 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
Eisner will certainly be missed.. I meant to send on a note about 2 days ago when I first heard about it.. I'm lucky enough to have had many Eisner originals in my career as an art seller.. For many years in my own collection I had a very early 1941 Spirit splash page that I sold in 1993 for $7500.

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

2005-01-06 Thread Tmmsales
To further comment on this, many people aren't duplicating 60+ year old paper but instead are duping Clint Eastwood, Godfather, things like that, even impossible titles like Halloween.   How much do you need to age a 30 year old heavy card stock glossy lobby card to fool most people? None at all

Re: [MOPO] A good fake is always worth making

2005-01-06 Thread Robert D. Brooks
Remember the James (brother of Jesus) ossuary?  The one that fooled archaeologists and experts at the major middle eastern museums, the ROM, the Discovery Channel among many others?  Well after studying it for a year, it was recently announced that it was a fake.  And, it wasn't that good of