it is illogical to own a linen mounted poster that looks better in 2007 than it
did in the theatre's fingerprint-stained glass showcase in 1944.
i have always been willing to pay more for unbacked items. since bruce started
this post, i will give him credit for selling tons of one sheets that were
backed WITHOUT resoration. i have one sheets from him that were backed, but no
restoration so they are NOT offensive!!!! last week bruce had all unrestored
one sheets, of which they got premium prices because of that condition. i was
outbid!!! the week before, some of his "restored" pieces seem to have sold
low. the trend is for unrestored. most of bruce's consignors are probably
from the old days, with those collectors backing everything. bruce is one of
the few that explain pre-restoration condition, but that seems to be demanded
now.
of course, i have a few linen pieces, and sell them when i find their
unrestored cousin.
want a perfect CASABLANCA? buy the repro for ten dollars!!!
ALWAYS, UNRESTORED!!! leave the damn stain, its okay, its character. (missing
pieces are offensive, but that defect is NEVER cured with added paper.)
.........and, linen isn't great either!!!! how many people complain about
their linen having crimps, wrinkles, becoming brittle, yellow, etc. ....and
then, some compalin if there isnt 2 inches of extra linen on each side.
ALWAYS..............UNRESTORED!!!!
michael
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