Poster Types:
Reprint (or reproduction) :
■ are inexpensive and NEW.
■ sometimes have unique styles that were never used in cinemas.
■ are easy to swap out old for new due to low cost.
■ have dimensions (as stated in description) different to originals.
UK Mini Quad:
A UK Mini Quad measures 12" x 16" (31cm x 41cm) and is usually a smaller version of the Quad.
UK Quad:
The UK quad measures 30" x 40" (75cm x 102cm) and is one of most common and popular of the British poster sizes. The UK quad poster is horizontal not vertical like the one-sheets. Up until the 1980's they were known as a Quad Crown and were generally folded and flat in finish.
British One Sheet:
Measuring 27" x 40" (69cm x 102cm) the British one sheet is printed in Britain and used in other countries. These are sometimes found folded.
Poster Conditions (Original Movie Posters):
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Condition |
Determining Factors |
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MINT |
A poster in MINT condition looks like it did when new. It will have no holes, blemishes or defects of any kind. |
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NEAR MINT |
A poster in NEAR MINT condition may have minor blemishes in the outer border only. It may be a brand new poster that has edge creases due to not being cared for when packaged. It may have small pin holes in the border, but there will be no damage to the artwork in any way. |
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VERY GOOD |
A poster in VERY GOOD condition may have minor blemishes in the border or within the poster's artwork. There may be small tears/creases in the border of up to 2cm only (or in the fold lines if folded). It may also have minor fading. |
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GOOD |
In general, a poster in GOOD condition will have blemishes around the border and the artwork. The major area of the artwork will be clear of tears excluding folded posters with worn fold lines. |
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FAIR |
Has major tears and holes and defects that may affect the poster's artwork. |
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POOR |
Has large holes and tears and may even have pieces missing. |
Note: Posters that do not indicate a Condition are brand NEW posters.
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