A classic example of what virtually all auctioneers/sellers engage in --
and not just with movie posters -- the fine art of making a sow's ear
sound like a silk purse.
Phil Edwards wrote:
From Heritage's description of this poster:
*This poster has had extensive restoration. The original portion of
the poster includes the image of the monster, the "FR" in Frankenstein
and the portrait of Dwight Frye. The rest of the poster has been
painted in. This does constitute a large section of the poster,
however, it is interesting to observe that the majority of the poster
is a white background. The restoration was expertly done by Carol
Tincup. Now, that being pointed out, one has to keep in mind that this
is the only half sheet that has ever turned up on this title so if
you're in the market for that format, this is the only one that is
known to exist. As is we grade the poster in fair condition but has an
"apparent" grade of Fine on paper. /This was one of the cornerstone
pieces in the Collection of Johnny Ramone./ Johnny had always wanted
an original poster from the 1931 release of Frankenstein and, with the
addition of this half sheet to his collection, he achieved that goal.
Fair on Paper. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000.*
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