Re: [MOPO] Craft paper backing

2010-02-24 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Yes, generally. It really depends on how the kraft paper was adhered to the poster. A competent restorer can test for that and get it off. I have had linen backed many kraft-backed posters successfully. Kirby On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:10 AM, John Waldman wrote: Has anyone on the list had a

Re: [MOPO] Craft paper backing

2010-02-24 Thread Susan Heim
Yes John. Craft paperbacked posters are fairly common. I have never had a problem having the craft paper removed before linenbacking. Sue Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:10:20 -0800 From: jhnwald...@yahoo.com Subject: [MOPO] Craft paper backing To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Has

Re: [MOPO] LA TIMES REVIEWS IRA RESNICK'S NEW POSTER BOOK

2010-02-24 Thread Colin Hunter
Yes, I have the same problem with Safari, but not Firefox or Opera. The poster image is not a standard graphic as you can't copy and paste it if you want to save the image so I took a look at the underlying page code and came across some javascript which was written specifically to single

[MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Michael B
The letters A or B appear on posters to indicate the STYLE of the poster when there were differentstyles . (Even C and D when there were 4 styles.) But, when there was only one style, would the studio have stated 1A ? By way of example, below is the link of one of bruce's current auction

[MOPO] Shops around LA

2010-02-24 Thread Invergo, Marc K
I'll be traveling to Tarzana, CA in mid April and will be there about a week. Are there any suggestions of vintage (1930's -1950's) movie memorabilia shops or great antique shopping areas no further than about 4 hours from L.A? I prefer shops that are actually affordable. Thanks, Marc Marc

[MOPO] $UPERMAN

2010-02-24 Thread Kirby McDaniel
http://zone.artizans.com/image/BAR644/superman-comic-book-sells-for-1-million/ Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net mobile 512 589 5112 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Craft paper backing

2010-02-24 Thread Dario Casadei
*Hi John, It can be done. Sometimes a bit tedious, but well worth it to remove, clean and re back properly. Best, dario. * Susan Heim wrote: Yes John. Craft paperbacked posters are fairly common. I have never had a problem having the craft paper removed before linenbacking. Sue

Re: [MOPO] $UPERMAN

2010-02-24 Thread Dave Rosen
That's great! Btw, Artizans is the same outfit that syndicates my cartoons... Dave - Original Message - From: Kirby McDaniel To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:15 PM Subject: [MOPO] $UPERMAN

[MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Scott Burns [concealed]
The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described MoPo earlier this week) is 15 years old today! The first MoPo message was distributed via the American University listserv on February 24, 1995. There had been a brief period prior to that when the first MoPo members

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
Congratulations Scott, Glad to have been a part of the older movie poster mailing list for a third of it's existance. Glad MPF got a mention, that is a great compliment, for the record the Not safe for work forum seems to be the place where MPF is talked about so much, What has been said on

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread jim episale
Congratulations Scott we're only as old as we act. jim Check out our shop video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-n2AznLA8o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCP7PaO-2tkfeature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fojAZcbvL7Efeature=related jim episale Unshredded Nostalgia 323 South main St.

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Dave Rosen
Congratulations, Scott! Dave - Original Message - From: Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 1:52 PM Subject: [MOPO] 15 Years! The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
in my experience, the A has always been a reference to a one sheet size At 09:17 AM 2/24/2010, Michael B wrote: The letters A or B appear on posters to indicate the STYLE of the poster when there were differentstyles . (Even C and D when there were 4 styles.) But, when there was only one

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
huge congrats to Scott for his dedication to the hobby of poster collecting as far as forums go, MoPo was my first forum of any kind I think as I did not participate in idle chatter for the most part back then and there were no comic groups I had cared to join. thanks for the memories Rich

[MOPO] ON TOPIC: (INTERNET DATING ) NEWSPAPER DATING

2010-02-24 Thread Michael B
i was surprised that dating via newspaper ads go back to the 1940s. lucille ball in LURED (1947) might be historic on this issue; film locale was in London. any earlier films on these types of connections? link to the film info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lured michael

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
I think what Michael is getting at is that the poster has 1A on the bottom left. I have seen posters from 1990 onwards with Style A, B, C, D etc for different variations but never with a number, was there ever a 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B type of vartiations? Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:33:34 -0800 From:

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Michael B
but that poster said 1A i dont think there was a B--so why did the studio write A ? mbb -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, Feb 24, 2010 2:33 pm Subject: Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A in my experience,

[MOPO] Does anyone know if the following 1sheets were issued double sided?

2010-02-24 Thread peter contarino
Black Beauty and Saving Private Ryan were both issued double sided. Have rolls of them if you are interested. In fact, I have 10,000 mint rolled one sheets from 1979-current if anyone is interested in a bulk deal. Email me privately if so. -peter Majestic Posters Peter Contarino

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Tom A. Pennock
Congratulations Scott! You and this forum are a class act!!! Here's to another 15 years!!! --Tom Pennock In a message dated 2/24/2010 2:37:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: huge congrats to Scott for his dedication to the hobby of poster collecting as far as

Re: [MOPO] Craft paper backing

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
I did have craft backing from a WWI Uncle Sam poster removed and linen-backed. It is a tricky process, somewhat expensive and I remember the restorer taking no liability for any damages that may have occurred to the poster (none did). Unfortunately when you want to resell at auction a high-end

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Andrea Kanter
Congrats to YOU, Scott! MoPo is just the right temp for me. :) Andrea On Feb 24, 2010, at 1:52 PM, Scott Burns [concealed] wrote: The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described MoPo earlier this week) is 15 years old today! The first MoPo message was

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
Michael on vintage titles one sheets are frequently referred to as A, B, C, D often 40x60s are X, Y, Z I can't recall the in-between size designations. these designations are reserved for such sized posters is my understanding so that when ordering, the NSS employees knew what sizes the

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
The Only thing I can find is an ebay listing describing the style as 2A, not sure if this is printed on the poster or an offical way of naming but I find it interesting and would really like to know myself.

[MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
this is a cool piece http://cgi.ebay.com/Edison-Kinetoscope-Silent-35mm-Movie-Projector-camera_W0QQitemZ390158468678QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad741c646 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
I'd go with that over this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKr7yS9Rx6I any day :-) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:06:12 -0800 From: sa...@comic-art.com Subject: [MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU this is a cool piece

Re: [MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay

2010-02-24 Thread Michael B
in the 1960s: http://cgi.ebay.com/KENNERS-GIVE-A-SHOW-PROJECTOR-ACCESSORIES_W0QQitemZ310125737347QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4834ef3583 -Original Message- From: Andy Neal andyan...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, Feb 24, 2010 3:10 pm

Re: [MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
lol Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:16:16 -0500 From: dialmbb...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] Edison Kientiscope Projector on fleaBay To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU in the 1960s:

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Dario Casadei
*Well done Scott! First class as always. Best, dario.* Scott Burns [concealed] wrote: The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described MoPo earlier this week) is 15 years old today! The first MoPo message was distributed via the American University listserv on

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Susan Heim
Scott, You know sometimes all the modern bells and whistle isn't that important. Thank you for maintaining this forum and keeping it sane on occasion. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:52:14 -0500 From: s...@columbus.rr.com Subject: [MOPO] 15 Years! To:

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread allen day
Congrats ... Kudos ad --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com wrote: From: Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com Subject: [MOPO] 15 Years! To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 1:52 PM The Victorian House of movie poster discussion

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Congrats on a fantastic forum, Scott. Jeff On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:52 AM, Scott Burns [concealed] wrote: The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described MoPo earlier this week) is 15 years old today! The first MoPo message was distributed via the American

[MOPO] 15 YEARS -- CONGRATULATIONS!

2010-02-24 Thread channinglylethomson
This has been a wonderful forum for all of us and we greatly appreciate the ability to speak with like collectors, dealers, etc. I often have some arcane question about movie posters and this group inevitably helps out! Thanks Scott, for all your hard work. It's really appreciated.

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Todd A. Spoor
Actually 30x40's and 40x60's can be A and B, or Y and Z depending on the year and the studio issuing it. I have never seen a style X on any of those sizes. Regards Todd Spoor Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art

[MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Holiday Russell
You provide an awesome service, Scott. Many more good years! Holiday Russell Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com Date: February 24, 2010 1:52:14 PM EST To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] 15 Years! Reply-To:

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Glenn Taranto
I agree with Sue! I enjoy this forum and the people on it! Best to you Scott for another 15 years + Glenn T. - Original Message - From: Susan Heim To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] 15 Years! Scott, You

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Phillip W. Ayling
I think that it is impossible to write anything about posters where there is not an exception, but here goes: During a period of time at least between 1920-1990. There would often be posters that would say 1A;1B;1C etc., Sometimes it would also appear in as 1/A or also 1-A etc. In all case of

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Thanks for the correct info, Todd. Jeff On Feb 24, 2010, at 12:41 PM, Todd A. Spoor wrote: Actually 30x40's and 40x60's can be A and B, or Y and Z depending on the year and the studio issuing it. I have never seen a style X on any of those sizes. Regards Todd Spoor Sent on the Sprint®

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Paul Gerrard
Too true, there's a reason it's been going so long. Thanks Scott for providing such an outstanding rendezvous. Paul In a message dated 24/02/2010 20:34:59 GMT Standard Time, filmfantast...@msn.com writes: Scott, You know sometimes all the modern bells and whistle isn't that important.

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
Congratulations, Scott and best wishes for the next 100 years. I really enjoy participating in MOPO. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Congratulations, Scott. Many Happy Returns. Kirby McDaniel www.movieart.net On Feb 24, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Scott Burns [concealed] wrote: The Victorian House of movie poster discussion groups (as Rich H. described MoPo earlier this week) is 15 years old today! The first MoPo message was

Re: [MOPO] Alternate forms of preservation

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
There was a stream about craft-backing of posters which made me wonder about some alternate form of preservation I've encountered. Some of the WW1 posters that I own were backed on a kind of wax paper and then the wax paper backing was mounted on cardboard. I've had a few of these removed from the

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
Todd the 40x60 size was in general only released in one style (for the most part) however there have been exceptions to this for instance, I need to look to make certain, but I believe I have 3-4 different 40x60s for the Omen (maybe more), a title on which there are so many 1sheets it's hard

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread John Waldman
Congrats on 15 years, Scott. MOPO has always been an excellent source of info, and interesting conversation. Thanks for a great forum. John W From: Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 1:52:14

[MOPO] ENDS TODAY- One Sheet Posters 1937-1995. CORN IS GREEN $36, THREE LOVES HAS NANCY 1938 $9.99, CAMILLE w. Garbo $4

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
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Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Zeev Drach
Scott, Congratulations and many thanks for a wonderful job. I'm glad I have MOPO to start the day with, and along with my morning cup of coffee it’s a very enjoyable and comforting routine. Keep up the good job, and thanks to all you guys. Zeev -Original Message- From: MoPo

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Toochis Morin
Congratulations Scott!  May MOPO have many more great years. Thank you, Toochis From: John Waldman jhnwald...@yahoo.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 1:09:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] 15 Years! Congrats on 15 years, Scott. MOPO

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Colin Hunter
Yes, many congratulations on a uniquely helpful and informative resource. I owe almost my entire movie paper collection and knowledge (such as it is) to MoPo and its many contributers. Scott does an incredible job of managing the list with exactly the right amount of sparing

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Joseph Bonelli
My congratulations to Scott as well --- and my appreciation for all the fascinating hours I've spent with the MOPO contingent!!  Let's keep it up!   Joe B in NOLA --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com wrote: From: Scott Burns [concealed] s...@columbus.rr.com

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
this is correct, however except for one anonymous donkey (who will almost certainly be back at some point), there is rarely a reason for Scott to step in which is a positive comment about the membership of MoPo which is more interested in knowledge than they are in flaming people. This is a

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Todd Spoor
Richard and MoPo I have extensively researched the subject of 30x40's and 40x60's which I explain in detail in my new book due out in early May entitled 'The World's Rarest Movie Posters' I have in my data base over 500 of these posters and as someone stated, there are ALWAYS exceptions to the

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread David Kusumoto
15 years? Already? Seems like yesterday when you hit the 10th anniversary mark. It's been a pleasure to be part of this group since 1997. Congratulations, Scott! Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:52:14 -0500 From: s...@columbus.rr.com Subject: 15 Years! To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU The

Re: [MOPO] STYLE 1A

2010-02-24 Thread Jeffrey Meyer
Didn't Beyond the Vailly of the Dolls and Escape from the Planet of the Apes have two version in the 40x60 size. websites: http://www.myspace.com/shaunluuhorrorfest www.myspace.com/35mmbrewandview http://www.geocities.com/collectorpimp07/ Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:35:51 -0500

[MOPO] Congratulations!

2010-02-24 Thread Phil Edwards
Congratulations to Scott for MOPO's 15th birthday! Regards, Phil Mila Edwards Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread LENL48
Congratulations Scott, for a movie poster discussion group well done. It is the best on the net. A great place to hang out to chat and deal with all the loyal members of this group. Kindest Regards, Lenny In a message dated 2/24/2010 1:52:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Tom Martin
Scott Congtas on 15 - great job - thanks for allowing me to be on your list of Mopo best, Tom Zeev Drach wrote: Scott, Congratulations and many thanks for a wonderful job. I'm glad I have MOPO to start the day with, and along with my morning cup of coffee it’s a very enjoyable and

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Eric Melanson
Scott: I agree with Sue. No frills doesn't mean no fun. A lot of us get quite a bit of enjoyment from the List, sometimes controversy notwithstanding. This is a good group with a lot of knowledge, and most of the time, a good sense of humor. Eric Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Michael B
CONGRATS!!! michael 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] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Bruce Hershenson
I remember around 1996 when I issued one of my semi-annual sales catalogs, and Mahtab Moayeri called me to order, and she mentioned that a bunch of collectors on the Internet were talking about my list. I barely knew what the Internet was at that point, but that gave me the inkling of getting an

Re: [MOPO] LA TIMES REVIEWS IRA RESNICK'S NEW POSTER BOOK

2010-02-24 Thread Bruce Hershenson
I called the company to order 30 at wholesale (so I could give them away as prizes) and they told me the wholesale price is $35.65 (it is $60 retail). I went to Amazon where their RETAIL price is $40.89! Amazon has killed new booksellers. Bruce On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 10:41 PM,

[MOPO] Cash Reward For Viewing Horror Film - Alone

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Neal
A Bollywood filmmaker has issued a lucrative challenge to horror movie fans: £7,000 for anyone who can watch his latest supernatural thriller alone in a cinema. A bargain of a marketing campaign! Link to website Visit the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] Stills/Photos

2010-02-24 Thread peter contarino
Hi All, Have some new stills and photo additions on our site. You can view at: http://www.majesticposters.com/shop/home.php?cat=273 Thanks! -Peter Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] THE WIZARD OF OZ r1970 40X60

2010-02-24 Thread Kirby McDaniel
We have a client who wishes to sell this MGM Children's Matinee 40x60 r1970. We have an jpeg available upon request. This is not to be confused with the MGM Children's Matinee reissue of 1972. The art is better. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Evan Zweifel
Ahh Mahtab Moayeri. I assume that this is her: http://www.medmicro.wisc.edu/labs/welch/labmembers/former/moayeri.html 1996 would have made placed her well into her graduate studies. I suspect poor was an appropriate adjective. She looks to be very successful in her field! I hope she is still