SHAFT ' S BIG SCORE 1972 Australian One Sheet Movie Poster
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12683538 | Authenticity: Original |
| Product Type: Posters | MPN: Does not apply |
| Modified Item: No | Era: 1970s |
| Non-Domestic Product: No | Title: Shaft's Big Score |
| UPC: Does not apply |
SHAFT'S BIG SCORE Original 1972 Australian One Sheet MoviePoster Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini BrownTitle: Shaft’s Big ScoreDirector:Gordon ParksStars:Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini BrownPrinter:M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd., AustraliaDistributor:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)Condition:F-VF (see grading scale below)Format: AustralianOne-Sheet 27" x 40"FilmRelease Date: 1972Location:Port Macquarie, NSW, AustraliaTotalApproximate Shipping Weight: 45...0 grams(including packaging) Description & Condition: You are bidding on a folded (as issued)Australian one sheet movie poster in fine to very fine condition (seeimage of actual poster). This is not a reprint or reproductionposter, it is a genuine original 1972 Australian theatre releasemovie poster as printed by M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd., Australia. Internationalbuyers, we will combine multiple orders to save you on postage. Image Information: A picture speaks a thousandwords and form an important part of the item description so please take thetime to look at all the images carefully. All images of the actual item forsale and are photographed under natural lighting (where possible) and have notbeen digitally doctored. We do not use stock photos so what you see is what youget. Australian One Sheet movie posters are27” x 40” not 27” x 41” like their American counter parts and can vary an inchin length dependent on the printers used to produce them. Modern Americanposters are now also 27” x 40” but modern posters can also vary by ½” to 1”dependent on the printer used. Australian printers were under licence to produce the posters asthey saw fit for Australian audiences and many artists did different variationsto the American one-sheets.The artists would generally use US poster art or press book imagesfor their inspiration and they would either trace or use their own imaginationor a combination of both to come up with a new design for the poster. Many vintage one-sheet posters were usually produced using thestone litho process which produced rich deep colours but were only printed inlimited quantities. It is believed that as few as 200 one sheets were printedfor films up to 1950. This explains the rarity of the Australian one sheetmovie posters. The Australian one-sheet movie posters used to be issued foldedbut now most modern posters are issued rolled and many come directly from thedistributors in America as the American one-sheets are also now 27” 40” but canvary slightly in length size dependent on the distributor and printer used.Many are now also double-sided for use in light boxes. How Our Posters Are Graded: Allimages of the posters are of the actual poster for sale so what you see is whatyou get, we do not use stock photos. Very Fine – Almost Mint: Unused with no flaws. Fine: Generally unused with the original folds or rolled. Theremay be some slight minor edge wear due to storage and, possible signs of minorageing but no significant flaws. Very Good: These have the usual folds or arerolled posters possibly with pinholes, very light blue tack stain spots, minoredge or fold wear, minor splits or tears, and unobtrusive stains but no paperloss. Good: Has possible staining, pinholes, minor paper lifts incorners, small tears (possibly taped on reverse) slight fold separations, minorpaper loss, and possible blue tack stain spots, and edge wear but still goodenough to frame. Fair: These posters will need some restoration and are usuallyonly sold on this site if they are very rare and hard to find. There will be acombination of tears, paper loss, staining, pinholes and blue tack stains butbecause of the rarity of the poster, worth linen backing. About Australian Movie Posters:Thehand litho process was usually utilized for Australian daybill postersresulting in a rich texture of artwork with subtle toning that was often uniqueto Australia. Theartists would generally use US poster art or press book images for theirinspiration and they would either trace or use their own imagination or acombination of both to come up with a design for the poster. The daybill sizesvaried considerably from 13" x 30" from the 40s to the mid 60s to13" x 26" in the 80s. The Australian one-sheets were normally 27” x40” as compared to the US 27” x 41” one-sheets. Certainfirms seem to predominate during certain periods, such as W.E. Smith of Sydneyduring the 1940s and 1950s. Several other printers like F. Cunninghame &Co. Pty. Ltd. (litho) Sydney, Royelltone Prints Pty. Ltd., and Simmons Ltd.printed older posters but W.E. Smith and Robert Burton produced most. Duringthe 70s M.A.P.S started producing movie posters and there is an overlap whereboth Robert Burton and M.A.P.S printed some of the same original posters. Otherprinters like Brown Prior Anderson in Burwood, Victoria, Australia, alsoprinted some of the B grade and R rated Australian posters and, some of thefilm distributors like Roadshow produced their own posters. Itis important to note that daybills for the original release of a film oftenincluded a lesser duotone and black and white style. In many cases these aremistakenly referred to as copies or later reissues but they were generallyreleased at the same time the full colour versions were issued so are alsooriginals. Combined Postage Information: We will combine any auction orfixed price posters to save you on postage. If you are buying multiple postersplease let us know and then wait until we adjust the invoice before makingpayment. Allposters are either rolled and shipped in a cylinder or folded into theiroriginal folds and carefully flat packed into a protective sleeve and largestiff mailing folder ($3 each) with backing board for extra protection during transit. Forthose concerned about shipping cost please note: The shipping pricing is out ofmy hands and Australia Post has recently increased their prices but only chargewhat is costs to post item with tracking. Parcel Post with Signature: We highly recommendyou use this option as it also offers priority handling and tracking. There isan option to include a signature requirement at your end but is extra. Extracover is also available for loss or damage in transit for more valuable anddelicate items. If you choose not to opt for a signature and/or extra cover, wewill not be responsible for items damaged or lost in transit. Domestic Extra Cover: Extra cover against loss ordamage in transit is available on registered articles only and is calculated at$1.50 per $100 value or part thereof, in excess of $100 and up to a maximum of$5000. This option is highly recommended for items valued over $100. Worldwide Shipping CostsInternationalshipping will vary depending on your location in the world so please ask for aquote before placing your bid to avoid disappointment at check out time. Thezones are generally divided up into United States and Canada, Europe, and AsiaPacific and there is a maximum weight of 20 kg. Tracking is supplied on allposters posted. Wewill combine items to save you on postage so please notify us if you arebidding on more than one item and we will combine all you items onto the oneinvoice. Registered Post International (signature requiredat your end) is available to most International destinations for about $6extra. We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priorityhandling, basic tracking where available, and a signature on delivery. International Extra Cover ($9.60 for 1st $100 and$2.50 per $100 thereafter to a maximum of $5000) is also available to mostInternational destinations. We will not be responsible for items lost ordamaged in transit if this option is not taken. Happy Bidding!
