The Smiths Shoplifters Of The World PROMO POSTER 1987 Rough Trade Elvis
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12570472 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Type: Posters | Artists/ Groups: The Smiths |
Hello friends, after my July & August listings were cut short by illness I'll try to make SEPTEMBER the biggest month yet for ORIGINAL 1980s/1990s PROMO POSTERS, FLYERS, VIDEOS, T SHIRTS etc.
I'll be adding new items MOST DAYS UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH so PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY. FREE POSTAGE after first item (subject to conditions below) on almost everything. Enjoy!THIS isan original, official poster measuring approximately 24" x 12"(60 x 30cm) that was... printed for Rough Trade in 1987 to promoteThe Smiths’ single Shoplifters of the World Unite. The image is ofa young Elvis Presley.I've been selling The Smiths (and other) original promo posters on eBay for over three years with 100% satisfaction.It is one of THREE original THE SMITHS promo posters currently listed, along with many 1980s/1990s promo posters for other independent artists and labels.FREE POSTAGE on additional items. Please see information below for details of this offer.PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE & AUCTION.
CONDITION: This beautiful condition, rare, UNUSED vintage Smiths poster is close to 'like new'.
The factory fold has gathered some dust and there may be some minor fading of the pink section at the top but there's nothing else to note.The main photo shows the poster under a sheet of plastic, as if framed, which minimises the appearance of the central fold.
*All edges and corners like new
*Completely flat appearance
*No tears, creases, sellotape, staples, blue tack etc.
*It has been stored flat for 32 yearsPLEASEcarefully examine the photograph usingthe zoom function. Thephoto forms part of the item description, particularly with regard toits condition.PROVENANCE: This and all other Smiths posters I've sold were sourced from original Rough Trade Distribution 'Chain With No Name' shop Ugly Child Records of Walthamstow, London.
They were each from a one-off print run for Rough Trade at the time of release and were never reprinted or offered for sale to the public. Thephotographs are of the actual item. All the items I list are on a similar coloured background so that you know they are my ownphotos.
I am the first and only owner of everything I list unless stated otherwise.PACKAGING: Your poster will be lightly rolled then wrapped in a sheet of brown paper with twists at both ends for easy and safe removal from the professionally made-for-purpose mailing tube.
POSTAGE: The postage & packing charge for this item is the same or less than what it costs for stamps, packaging, and a minimum of 13.5% of the p&p charge taken by eBay & Paypal (yes, they really do that!).If your postage & packing fee doesn’t cover the cost of the postal service appropriate to the value of this item I will pay for a FREE UPGRADE so that your order is always fully insured.
UK orders over £50: Royal Mail Special Delivery (next day delivery, tracked, signed, and fully insured to the order value).Overseas orders over £50: Royal Mail International Tracked &/or Signed For with additional insurance (fully insured to order value).PAYMENT: Within 24 hours of auction end or Buy It Now purchase OR within 48 hours of a combined payment invoice UNLESS YOU HAVE A BID ON A CURRENT, UNFINISHED AUCTION. I'll see your bid so there's no need to contact me about delayed payment.
THANK YOU!FREE POSTAGE on additional items (Terms & Conditions): 1) You must request an invoice for all items BEFORE making any payment to be eligible for the combined postage discount. No retrospective discounts will be given. In case of difficulty please message me before buying. 2) 'FREE POSTAGE on additional items' covers any number of posters, flyers, carrier bags & small stickers that you win/buy within a seven day period. These items are rolled and can't be sent with videos, T shirts or flat items (e.g. postcards) but I'm happy to provide a single invoice on request.3) Each individual item carries a p&p charge appropriate to its size and value. Only the highest of these charges will apply to your order. All other qualifying items will be FREE POSTAGE & PACKING.4) EXCEPTIONS:
a) 60" x 40" posters can't usually be combined with other items (but please enquire).
b) If your additional purchases take the value of your order into a higher insurance bracket the appropriate 'at cost' increment will be added to your p&p charge, which will still be cheaper than buying two or more items individually.GUARANTEE: Idouble check all orders before sending. However if you feel that thedescription doesn't match the listing and the photographs pleasecontact me to arrange return and refund (including postagecosts).
Thanks for looking. Please check my other items to save on postage!
I'll be adding new items MOST DAYS UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH so PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY. FREE POSTAGE after first item (subject to conditions below) on almost everything. Enjoy!THIS isan original, official poster measuring approximately 24" x 12"(60 x 30cm) that was... printed for Rough Trade in 1987 to promoteThe Smiths’ single Shoplifters of the World Unite. The image is ofa young Elvis Presley.I've been selling The Smiths (and other) original promo posters on eBay for over three years with 100% satisfaction.It is one of THREE original THE SMITHS promo posters currently listed, along with many 1980s/1990s promo posters for other independent artists and labels.FREE POSTAGE on additional items. Please see information below for details of this offer.PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE & AUCTION.
CONDITION: This beautiful condition, rare, UNUSED vintage Smiths poster is close to 'like new'.
The factory fold has gathered some dust and there may be some minor fading of the pink section at the top but there's nothing else to note.The main photo shows the poster under a sheet of plastic, as if framed, which minimises the appearance of the central fold.
*All edges and corners like new
*Completely flat appearance
*No tears, creases, sellotape, staples, blue tack etc.
*It has been stored flat for 32 yearsPLEASEcarefully examine the photograph usingthe zoom function. Thephoto forms part of the item description, particularly with regard toits condition.PROVENANCE: This and all other Smiths posters I've sold were sourced from original Rough Trade Distribution 'Chain With No Name' shop Ugly Child Records of Walthamstow, London.
They were each from a one-off print run for Rough Trade at the time of release and were never reprinted or offered for sale to the public. Thephotographs are of the actual item. All the items I list are on a similar coloured background so that you know they are my ownphotos.
I am the first and only owner of everything I list unless stated otherwise.PACKAGING: Your poster will be lightly rolled then wrapped in a sheet of brown paper with twists at both ends for easy and safe removal from the professionally made-for-purpose mailing tube.
POSTAGE: The postage & packing charge for this item is the same or less than what it costs for stamps, packaging, and a minimum of 13.5% of the p&p charge taken by eBay & Paypal (yes, they really do that!).If your postage & packing fee doesn’t cover the cost of the postal service appropriate to the value of this item I will pay for a FREE UPGRADE so that your order is always fully insured.
UK orders over £50: Royal Mail Special Delivery (next day delivery, tracked, signed, and fully insured to the order value).Overseas orders over £50: Royal Mail International Tracked &/or Signed For with additional insurance (fully insured to order value).PAYMENT: Within 24 hours of auction end or Buy It Now purchase OR within 48 hours of a combined payment invoice UNLESS YOU HAVE A BID ON A CURRENT, UNFINISHED AUCTION. I'll see your bid so there's no need to contact me about delayed payment.
THANK YOU!FREE POSTAGE on additional items (Terms & Conditions): 1) You must request an invoice for all items BEFORE making any payment to be eligible for the combined postage discount. No retrospective discounts will be given. In case of difficulty please message me before buying. 2) 'FREE POSTAGE on additional items' covers any number of posters, flyers, carrier bags & small stickers that you win/buy within a seven day period. These items are rolled and can't be sent with videos, T shirts or flat items (e.g. postcards) but I'm happy to provide a single invoice on request.3) Each individual item carries a p&p charge appropriate to its size and value. Only the highest of these charges will apply to your order. All other qualifying items will be FREE POSTAGE & PACKING.4) EXCEPTIONS:
a) 60" x 40" posters can't usually be combined with other items (but please enquire).
b) If your additional purchases take the value of your order into a higher insurance bracket the appropriate 'at cost' increment will be added to your p&p charge, which will still be cheaper than buying two or more items individually.GUARANTEE: Idouble check all orders before sending. However if you feel that thedescription doesn't match the listing and the photographs pleasecontact me to arrange return and refund (including postagecosts).
Thanks for looking. Please check my other items to save on postage!
