Re: [MOPO] The Third Man Interesting Story
Title: Re: [MOPO] The Third Man Interesting Story I don't think that this is a poster at all, it looks much more like an ad mat to me. Probably taken from a british pressbook. Helmut This is one amazing story ofThe THIRD MAN.This is also one amazing poster image (looks like a six sheet) of one of the best films ever. http://www.famoushotels.org/news/news-viesac0605.html Philipp Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FA: Yugo posters on eBay: Laurel Hardy, Maria Felix, Agatha Christie, Franco Nero, Pirates, and many more....
Hello,I have posted few rare Yugoslavian posters on eBay. You can find thoseposters on URL:http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZabposterHere is list of posted posters:Rory Calhoun YOUNG FURY Virginia Mayo - rare Yugo posteStan Laurel BOHEMIAN GIRL Oliver Hardy - very rare YugoYves Montand LA GUERRE EST FINNIE Alain Resnais - YUGOUrsula Andres SOUTHERN STAR George Segal - rare YUGOJean Marais SEVEN GUYS AND A GAL Borderie - YUGO rareRobert Woods MY NAME IS PECOS Peter Carsten - Yugo rareOliver Reed THE TRAP Rita Thusingham - rare Yugo posterOlga Schoberova - Tollen Nichten des Grafen Bobby - YUMike Connors KISS THE GIRL AND MAKE THEM DIE - Yu rareRichard Egan CHUBASCO Susan Strasberg - Yugo rareMaria Felix JUANA GALLO Rene Cardona - Yugo very rareMarlon Brando VIVA ZAPATA Elia Kazan - Yugo rare!!!Harald Reinl FACE OF THE FROG Siegfried Lowitz - Yugo !Gerard Barray - Surcouf, l'eroe dei sette mari PiratesGuy Madison FIVE FOR REVENGE Monica Randall - Yugo rareAgatha Christie TEN LITTLE INDIANS George Pollock - YUBarbara Stanwyck FORTY GUNS Samuel Fuller - Yugo rareBrad Harris LA FURIA DE ERCOLE Mara Berni - rare YUGOGlenn Ford LAST CHALLENGE Angie Dickinson - Yugo rareDietmar Schoenherr NYLONSCHLINGE Sommerfeld - Yugo rareFranco Nero PRIDE AND VENGEANCE Klaus Kinski - Yugo rarFranco Nero TEXAS, ADDIO Ferdinando Baldi - Yugo rare!!All those posters with great images on:http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZabposterThank you for yourt time.Regards,Andrija All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] MoviePosterBid: 350 New auctions end Sunday
Hi folks I uploaded 350+ new auctions this week of: 1 sheets all starting at $9.99 lobby scene cards all starting at $5.99 and 1940's-60's Title cards all starting $7.99 here are direct links to my stores Title Cards Lobby cards at comic-art.com http://www.movieposterbid.com/store.asp?storeid=92 and 1 sheets at *comic-art.com* http://www.movieposterbid.com/store.asp?storeid=699 also, all my usual items are relisted thanks Rich see the Horror-Fest advertisement here http://www.electro-comicsonline.com/ads/horrorfest.jpg Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Autographed posters are a very touchy subject. An autograph will reduce the value of a poster for any prospective buyer who does not collect autographs. This will become an even greater problem, when the autograph is personalized, like "to so and so" best wishes etc.. If you are not an autograph collector yourself, you are faced with another danger, that of buying a fake autographed poster, thus rendering it useless to the other segment of collectors. Zeev - Original Message - From: Michael B To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:09 AM Subject: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS do autographs on posters make them more valuable? i believe that that autographs have theopposite effect. i have not bid on posters with autographsthat I otherwise would have bid. presently on ebay, there is a gorgous autographed poster, although i want it in the insert sizeLINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTRAIT-OF-JENNIE-ORIG-49-MOVIE-POSTER-SIGNED-BY-BOTH_W0QQitemZ250033302467QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2321QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem a favorite film of mine is SHADOW OF A DOUBT. i own the one sheet, and purchased the insert from bruce 3 weeks ago. Yet, the full set on lobby cards from this firm keeps appearing, and reappearing, and reappearing for $2,000 with autographs. never sells. i always see a bogart signed one sheet of THE DESPERATE HOURS for about 900.00.it is only a 100.00 poster it never sells. i have a neighbor who used to collect sports autographs. he stopped. too many fakes burnt him. YOU THOUGHTS ON AUTOGRAPHS ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
I have been trying for a long time to add a Sean Connery autograph to my collection. As a Bond collector this is something I really want. Mr. Connery no longer signs autographs and in the past I know that he has been a reluctant signer which I can understand. I bought one autographed picture one time and it was a really bad fake. Certificates of Authenticityare worthless.So anyway the only thing I feel comfortable with buying is a bank check (personal) or a document. All the Sean Connery signatures on e-bay are fakes. I have started liking personal checks which can be matted with a photograph. I wanted a Danny Kaye signature and secured a bank check from a man that worked for Danny. It look's great framed with a favorite still. I really like my Moe Howard check which I got from his daughter for a donation to City Of Hope. At my frame shop someone bought a small poster from "Unforgiven" and it was signed by Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Francis Fisher and Richard Harris. My framer said it's real since it had a certificate of authenticity. I did not have the heart to tell her that the poster was most likely a fake. That the certificates are worthless. --Tom Pennock P.S. I called People Magazine when they were offering autographed portraits for charity.I thought finally I have a real genuineSean Connery signature. But the lady at People Magazine said that he must be popular since theywere quickly sold out. I asked her how many photographs Mr. Connery had signed for charity.She said THREE!!! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Chiller website is http://chillertheatre.com From: Alan Heimann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/26 Tue AM 07:44:39 CDT To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS hi zeev and michael ...all things you mentioned are obviously true yet, unless i was buying with the idea of reselling in the short term i would not pass up the opportunity to purchase a piece i really desired becauce its autographed. the exceptions would be if the autograph appeared in a place on the poster that was annoying. if your the type of person who can't enjoy looking at the poster because its autographed then obviously you shouldn't buy it...i suppose also one could have the autograph removed and have the poster touched up... ihave a few pieces in my collection that are autographed...they were purchased from reputable collectors and some were able to say where the autographs were obtained...a picture taken at the signing is always a plus if available...speaking of autographs THE CHILLER CONVENTION is coming the end of October...that place is autograph heaven...check out their website..best Alan From: lobby card invasion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/26 Tue AM 06:32:13 CDT To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS Autographed posters are a very touchy subject. An autograph will reduce the value of a poster for any prospective buyer who does not collect autographs. This will become an even greater problem, when the autograph is personalized, like to so and so best wishes etc.. If you are not an autograph collector yourself, you are faced with another danger, that of buying a fake autographed poster, thus rendering it useless to the other segment of collectors. Zeev - Original Message - From: Michael BTo: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUSent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:09 AM Subject: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS do autographs on posters make them more valuable? i believe that that autographs have the opposite effect. i have not bid on posters with autographs that I otherwise would have bid. presently on ebay, there is a gorgous autographed poster, although i want it in the insert size LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTRAIT-OF-JENNIE-ORIG-49-MOVIE-POSTER-SIGNED-BY-BOTH_W0QQitemZ250033302467QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2321QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem a favorite film of mine is SHADOW OF A DOUBT. i own the one sheet, and purchased the insert from bruce 3 weeks ago. Yet, the full set on lobby cards from this firm keeps appearing, and reappearing, and reappearing for $2,000 with autographs. never sells. i always see a bogart signed one sheet of THE DESPERATE HOURS for about 900.00. it is only a 100.00 poster it never sells. i have a neighbor who used to collect sports autographs. he stopped. too many fakes burnt him. YOU THOUGHTS ON A! U! TOGRAPHS ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com___How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] The Third Man Interesting Story
Odd. Image I'm getting on that site is a perfect 30x40 pro, so I'm thrown on how it can be the 6 sheet. I only had one reference for the quad, on a postcard, I fished it out, the photograph they have used on the postcard is the same one they have used on the site, from same stock photo library I imagine, (colour repro for the postcard). Can see folds, look correct for quad. Cheers, Ric Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FW: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS Gentlemen: This is a very interesting topic. Here is an absolutely true story dealing with this subject. Movie posters as a collectible is a sideline business for me. What I am most noted for is finding and providing nearly anything on video. Early this year I received a phone call about finding a video title from a gentlemen who once several years ago bought a SINGLE vhs tape from me through an associate, probably a secretary (less than a $20 sale). Speaking in a non-direct manner as if he was trying not to reveal something, he explained that he was a Hollywood producer who had founded a company that wanted to distribute interesting action and horror films of the sixties and forward whose copy right had fallen away from the major studios and returned to the original film makers or their heirs. The abrupt arrival of DVD has created a second wave of rebirth to the Home Video industry with the power and financial rewards returning back to the studios or distributors and away from retailers and home video rental dealers. His call to me was about finding and buying up all available inventory anywhere I could find it, of vhs inventory of three films that he recently acquired the ownership of. This was to rid the market of potential future competition to his future DVD release. Also, to do away with any inferior edited prints, as he had found the original film negatives and original directors and planned a dvd release of the vision the director(s) had intended and not some slapdash version the studio had rushed to assemble for a quick sale. Since the three titles had gone out of print on video many years ago the number of units were calculated to be a finite though not insignificant number, so of course I was most interested in fulfilling his request, in the hope of building on our new relationship and to do more business with him in the future. After about nearly an hour of conversation, he must have became more comfortable with me and revealed that he was the son of one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. A MEGA star. Now, I cannot reveal any names, but I can say that aside from helping this gentleman with his business need, I also helped with a personal one too, as he was beside himself with what to give his parent as a birthday gift. I just so happened to have at the time a poster on linen of one of his parent's earliest films, and it was signed by both one of his parent's acting colleagues from the film and its director, who had passed away a couple of years ago. I gave the poster with autographs to my new friend as a present to give to his parent. He was overwhelmed with gratitude, couldn't believe I would give away something of so much obvious value. My new friend calls me often now, usually spending well over an hour or more on the phone, getting my opinion of what film titles my other customers are asking me about that are not currently on dvd. This past month he called me back with another request to find all video of another new film acquisition. So far this year, my total sales to my new friend have totaled over $25,000. Dennis G. Michaels Video Den Video Den Collection @ www.RareVideo.com / www.RarePoster.com / www.RareDVD.com PO Box 36 Vestal, New York 13851-0036 (607)786-3107 www.RareHollywood.com -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Heimann Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:45 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS hi zeev and michael ...all things you mentioned are obviously true yet, unless i was buying with the idea of reselling in the short term i would not pass up the opportunity to purchase a piece i really desired becauce its autographed. the exceptions would be if the autograph appeared in a place on the poster that was annoying. if your the type of person who can't enjoy looking at the poster because its autographed then obviously you shouldn't buy it...i suppose also one could have the autograph removed and have the poster touched up... ihave a few pieces in my collection that are autographed...they were purchased from reputable collectors and some were able to say where the autographs were obtained...a picture taken at the signing is always a plus if available...speaking of autographs THE CHILLER CONVENTION is coming the end of October...that place is autograph heaven...check out their website..best Alan From: lobby card invasion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/26 Tue AM 06:32:13 CDT To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS Autographed posters are a very touchy subject. An autograph will reduce the value of a poster for any prospective buyer who does not collect autographs. This will become an even greater problem, when the autograph is personalized, like to so and so best wishes etc.. If you are not an autograph collector yourself, you are faced with another danger, that of buying a fake autographed poster, thus
[MOPO] AUTOGRAPHED POSTERS
Presuming that an autograph is not bogus:it depends on what poster is signed and by whom.We have a one sheet for VERTIGO signed by James Stewart. It'sa great item in our current inventory. However, a VERTIGO onesheet signed by Barbara BelGeddes, while possibly nice for someonewho likes Barbara BelGeddes, doesn't carry the same weight. A signature by a lesser player in the film is of no help to theposter, in my opinion, and probably not as desirable as an unsignedposter. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me
Interesting that many people think a signature on a vintage piece may more often than not hurt instead of help. I think the nay-sayers have never really had any experience with that. I would file this in THEORIES THAT COLLAPSE UNDER EXAMINATION where such declarationslike "Always buy a mint folded onesheet over a linenbacked version, it'srarer and far more in demand" are filed away. I was fortunate to have a CITIZEN KANE insert consigned to me signed by Orson Welles. The provenance was beyond reproach.Insert was NMint folded with one fold fairly deep where insert was folded back the wrong direction in order for Welles to sign easier while sitting at a table. Insert was purchased with buyer fully aware that a mint rolled version would be up for auction only 4-5 days later at Heritage.But I estimated what it would sell for and then felt strongly Welles' signature worth a 20% extra premium based on the results of signed 3 sheets years earlier I was able to track down. I followed live on-line with great anticipation and when bidding stopped so did my pulse. Heritage's insert sold foralmost three thousand dollarsLESS.All of a sudden acid reflux is causinga burning inching its way up my esophagus while thoughts ofclient dissatisfaction extrapolating to a drive by hit ora smart bomb on my headwerebeginning to seem perfect legitimate scenarios inmy immediate future. I was in agony. But in one of the most considerate actions ever madeon my behalf that I had ever experienced in this business, while the auction at Heritage was still going my phone rang and it was my client. Immediately launching into "I know you and you are probably upset over the sale etc. ... Do not worry I am thrilled with my signed insert and I have no regrets what so ever" That was class.Insert has since been sold at an even greater premium,again keeping in mind this over a mint rolled version. So maybe Wells is one of only a handful that a signature can so impactpositively the sale of a vintage item. But the same dramatic differenceas a percentage of sale price over the average price has occurred for mewith a Lucas signature on THX-1138, Charleton Heston on anything from Ben Hur, Patrick Swayze on Dirty Dancing and David Lean big time on Lawrence of Arabia. But I was lucky as these arematerials with directors or actor associations that are so cool. My most recent example was I had the great italian super-photobusta on linen for JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS and had listed on Ebay twice possibly three times with no sales or even solicitations for an offEbay purchase. With the help of fellow Mopoer Ron Magid at the Spring Courts, while I manned my table he got Ray Harryhausen (for $20 ) to sign the piece along the bottom with a bold black marker. I listed on Ebay and it sold in 5hoursBuy It Now at a higher price than I had originally listed the first time. But on the whole, singling out the Courts Shows or the upcoming Chiller theatre, theseevents host a ballroom full of forgettable 20 seconds of fame personalities that rarely qualify as household names..Hell if you farted on live TV back in the 60's they'll havea table waiting for you if desired. But people seek their autographs and pay to have them.But I made a very interesting observation at the last Courts Show. The two big "draws" were Mickey Rooney and Debbie Reynolds. They actually caused lines to form especially Rooney on Saturday. What I noticed going down their lines besides the fact that 80% of the people were as wide as they were tall and the event again 100% white, was that no one was having original studio material signed. Most were blank 3 x 5cards the balance stills or magazines. I had Rooney and Reynolds lobby cards as low as $10 and not one sold. So it does beg the question why mix? But clearly its the autographseekers the dog and poster vendors the tail..each drawing their own collectors. But would anyone there or at Chiller Whatever in Jersey, their signature actually undermine the sale of a vintage piece? I don't think so, at worstthe impact would beno measurable increase in sale price. And when offering a signed piece, its just another positive to encourage a purchase over a competitor. Butit would be great to hear from Rich and Grey on the following. Rich, say you had a comic book slabbed and graded a 9.2 of the third Batman comic book. If it were signed by either the illustrator or author on the cover.how much if any penalty in grade points would be levied? What if it was Walt Disney's signature on aDonald Duck comic book? Or to Grey, a nmint to mint folded Double Indemnity onesheet is in the offer by Heritage. If it was signed by Fred MacMurray would you alter the onesheet's grading downward or simply ignore its presence and grade the poster as submitted by its condition? freeman fisher8601 west knoll drive #7west hollywood, ca90069 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
hi zeev and michael ...all things you mentioned are obviously true yet, unless i was buying with the idea of reselling in the short term i would not pass up the opportunity to purchase a piece i really desired becauce its autographed. the exceptions would be if the autograph appeared in a place on the poster that was annoying. if your the type of person who can't enjoy looking at the poster because its autographed then obviously you shouldn't buy it...i suppose also one could have the autograph removed and have the poster touched up... ihave a few pieces in my collection that are autographed...they were purchased from reputable collectors and some were able to say where the autographs were obtained...a picture taken at the signing is always a plus if available...speaking of autographs THE CHILLER CONVENTION is coming the end of October...that place is autograph heaven...check out their website..best Alan From: lobby card invasion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/26 Tue AM 06:32:13 CDT To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS Autographed posters are a very touchy subject. An autograph will reduce the value of a poster for any prospective buyer who does not collect autographs. This will become an even greater problem, when the autograph is personalized, like to so and so best wishes etc.. If you are not an autograph collector yourself, you are faced with another danger, that of buying a fake autographed poster, thus rendering it useless to the other segment of collectors. Zeev - Original Message - From: Michael BTo: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDUSent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:09 AM Subject: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS do autographs on posters make them more valuable? i believe that that autographs have the opposite effect. i have not bid on posters with autographs that I otherwise would have bid. presently on ebay, there is a gorgous autographed poster, although i want it in the insert size LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTRAIT-OF-JENNIE-ORIG-49-MOVIE-POSTER-SIGNED-BY-BOTH_W0QQitemZ250033302467QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2321QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem a favorite film of mine is SHADOW OF A DOUBT. i own the one sheet, and purchased the insert from bruce 3 weeks ago. Yet, the full set on lobby cards from this firm keeps appearing, and reappearing, and reappearing for $2,000 with autographs. never sells. i always see a bogart signed one sheet of THE DESPERATE HOURS for about 900.00. it is only a 100.00 poster it never sells. i have a neighbor who used to collect sports autographs. he stopped. too many fakes burnt him. YOU THOUGHTS ON AU! TOGRAPHS ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com___How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] MOVIE POSTER ENDING ON EBAY TONIGHT
We have an interesting 1/2 sht. ending on Ebay tonight from 1944. Very colorful with large cobra snake prominently displayed. You can view using the link below or search under robies 4 thankyou To view view all of our auctions please visit the following address:http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItemsuserid=robies4 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me
** That was a great post, Freeman. What is intriguing about it is the cross over debate that goes on about signed pieces on posters or books or any other paper with something else printed on them. ** I also collected signed first edition, first printing books. A first edition is not necessarily a first printing. Today, you can identify most first printings by the presence of a number 1 on the countdown string of numbers on the back of the title page. The lowest number that appears is that book's printing. For example, if you see: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ** You're looking at a first printing If you see... 9 8 7 6 5 4 You're looking at a fourth printing. Publishers have different ways of marking their first printings, but smart collectors of signed books ALWAYS look this because so many people buy first editions not realizing that later printings are worthless, unless they are signed. ** There are two schools of thought about signed paper -- if an inscription is included, such as To John Doe, thanks for everything, signed (insert celebrity name here) -- some feel it's not as desired as one that is signed with just a name. This is true for contemporary signatures. However, when an inscription is added by a celebrity who is dead, this drivers forgers crazy because not only do they have to mimic the signature, they have to mimic all the other words. Because Orson Welles is dead, anything signed by him is valued, with or without an inscription. The supply of authentic signatures by dead people is now finite. For living authors or celebrities, comparisons between authentic and forgeries are more difficult, but collectors generally prefer signatures dedicated to NO ONE from celebrities who are still living. ** Another target of forgeries is Audrey Hepburn. Her signature is easy to copy. I own a signed letter to a fan referencing a lost re-strike photo of her Oscar for Roman Holiday. It helps that I also have the original envelope, all written in her hand. It's dated 1998 on personal stationary from her home in Tolenchanz, Switzerland, where she is also buried. It is postmarked. I wish I had her signature on a lobby card, but then I'd have to deal with authenticity issues and do a lot of comparing with real documents or checks. I like the letter. ** Janet Leigh's signature is inscribed to me. She recently died. Only when I think of it, I realize it could be worth more because she signed my Psycho one-sheet with more than just, Janet Leigh. She had a good career, but she was no superstar. However, Psycho is the film for which she will always be remembered. And I'm glad the thing is inscribed psychotically yours because down the road, having more words than just Janet Leigh for others to inspect, will make it more difficult for people to declare it's fake...even if I had NO picture of her signing it (which I do). ** Have you seen Humphrey Bogart's signature? It's super flamboyant. Difficult to copy. He didn't sign much, nor did Orson Welles. Getting signatures to those superstars is a coup. Those you see for sale are mostly done by publicists. At the peak of their fame, who had time to sign autographs? The studio publicity machine took care of everything. ** Here's another giveaway. I once ran into a guy who tried to sell me a signed lobby of Shanghai by Rita Hayworth. Only problem? It was signed in a Sharpie. Rita died in 1987. The Sharpie did not become the instrument of choice until after the 1970s. But Rita was already deep into Alzheimer's by the 1970s. The only thing real signed by Rita is either in ball-point or in fountain ink. ** Thanks for weighing in on the theories which collapse under examination stuff, Freeman. If authentic, Orson signing ANY poster even in VG or less condition is valuable. Billy Wilder stuff is also good, but Hitchcock is better. I also agree with Kirby. My Waterfront poster signed by Karl Malden is worth no more or less to a collector even if he was an Oscar winner for a different movie. It's not the same as if my poster was signed by Brando, who was a notorious non-signer. But I can live with it. A Brando signature would require exhaustive examination with legal documents to ensure a buyer isn't getting fleeced. And if fake, it would be equivalent to a doodle by a 6-year old, wrecking its attractiveness AND its value. -koose. Original Message Follows From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:12:25 EDT Interesting that many people think a signature on a vintage piece may more often than not hurt instead of help. I think the nay-sayers have never really had any experience with that. I would file this in THEORIES THAT COLLAPSE UNDER EXAMINATION where such declarations like Always buy a mint folded onesheet
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
I have a friend who is a huge Connery fan. He was desperate to get an autograph from Connery, who is indeed famous for not signing anything. My pal learned that Connery was filming THE ROCK in the Bay Area, and actually drove all night from San Diego to San Francisco to try to get Connery's autograph . He finally got to the Presido area, and somehow hooked up with Connery. Connery refused to sign. My friend then explained that he had just driven eight hours to get the signature. Connery sighed, grabbed the piece of paper, signed it, and gave it back to him, saying, in that famous voice, You've got to get a life, son. Greg Douglass Tom A. Pennock wrote: I have been trying for a long time to add a Sean Connery autograph to my collection. As a Bond collector this is something I really want. Mr. Connery no longer signs autographs and in the past I know that he has been a reluctant signer which I can understand. I bought one autographed picture one time and it was a really bad fake. Certificates of Authenticity are worthless. So anyway the only thing I feel comfortable with buying is a bank check (personal) or a document. All the Sean Connery signatures on e-bay are fakes. I have started liking personal checks which can be matted with a photograph. I wanted a Danny Kaye signature and secured a bank check from a man that worked for Danny. It look's great framed with a favorite still. I really like my Moe Howard check which I got from his daughter for a donation to City Of Hope. At my frame shop someone bought a small poster from Unforgiven and it was signed by Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Francis Fisher and Richard Harris. My framer said it's real since it had a certificate of authenticity. I did not have the heart to tell her that the poster was most likely a fake. That the certificates are worthless. --Tom Pennock P.S. I called People Magazine when they were offering autographed portraits for charity. I thought finally I have a real genuine Sean Connery signature. But the lady at People Magazine said that he must be popular since they were quickly sold out. I asked her how many photographs Mr. Connery had signed for charity. She said THREE!!! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Greg: It's sad to read a story like that. I was thinking it would be awful to meet someone that you admire only to be given the brush off. I can understand that Mr. Connery get's tired of people. He has been bothered for years. Being famous has perks but also you have to deal with losing your privacy and fans. I think about Paul Newman and his wife Joanne Woodward. Neither will sign at all. Never have for the public. I think Steve Martin gives out printed cards that say "I Met Steve Martin". Maybe it's better to admire people from afar or not all all. I think about Donald Sutherland's famous line at the end of "Ordinary People". He said to Conrad (Timothy Hutton) "Don't admire people too much, they might disappoint you". Best, Tom Pennock Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
With all due respect to your friend, Greg: I think Mr. Connery is right. Cheers, Helmut My friend then explained that he had just driven eight hours to get the signature. Connery sighed, grabbed the piece of paper, signed it, and gave it back to him, saying, in that famous voice, You've got to get a life, son. Greg Douglass Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me
Title: Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A First, let me say I know NOTHING about autographs and their value, so I have a pure collector's approach here. Personally to me, it makes a huge difference WHO signed a poster and WHEN it was signed. I would value a vintage signature on a vintage poster much higher than a signature obtained at a celebrity show. Actually, I would rather have an unsigned vintage poster than one with a contemporary signature. My CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON onesheet is signed by Ben Chapman (one of the two guys in the creature suit). I bought it signed and the autograph is in the bottom border, so it doesn't bother me, but frankly: I couldn't care less, and I don't think it makes any difference to the value of the poster. On the other hand, the CREATURE onesheet pictured in Tony Nourmand's FILMPOSTERS OF THE 50s has been signed by Jack Arnold. Now, to me, THAT would make a difference. Not only was he a very important director, also, for all I know, he never added to his income by selling autographs at celebrity shows. Come to think of it, I also have an INVADERS FROM MARS onesheet, signed by Arthur Franz. Not sure if this increases the poster value, but I honestly doubt it... At least I'm pretty sure it's original, after all, who would bother to fake an Arthur Franz? Helmut Hamm http://www.filmposter.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHED POSTERS
Sad. Barbara BelGeddes was a wonderful actress and had a great career.I have a 3-sheet of Manchurian Candidate by John Frankenheimer. He was signing laser discs of the film in the mid-90's and I was at film school at the time. I asked him to sign it and he asked me to open it for him. I did and he was surprised to see one. He said he never saw one and that he thinks he should have one being the director. He told me he would pay me $100 and I said "no, thank you. I'm a big fan of the film and worked very hard to get this". He then said, "I'm the director of the movie. You're a film student. Who the hell are you?" I told him, "A film student who's walking away with this poster. Thank you."It bummed me out. I admired him for so long. Anyway I haven't linenbacked it yet so it's still in storage. That encounter didn't pump my incentive at all.On another note, I have a signed THE HAUNTING by the writer, Nelson Gidding and Robert Wise. The inscription from Bob is sweet, but Nelson's, my mentor is a hoot. They signed it when I first started studying with Nelson and the inscription is: "To a fine student...I hope." Needless to say, it's a cherished item and most likely of no value to anyone else.ToochisKirby McDaniel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Presuming that an autograph is not bogus:it depends on what poster is signed and by whom.We have a one sheet for VERTIGO signed by James Stewart. It'sa great item in our current inventory. However, a VERTIGO onesheet signed by Barbara BelGeddes, while possibly nice for someonewho likes Barbara BelGeddes, doesn't carry the same weight.A signature by a lesser player in the film is of no help to theposter, in my opinion, and probably not as desirable as an unsignedposter. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing ListSend a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-LThe author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
No value whatsoever...because there are too manyfakes..too easy to forge...I only trustautographs from people that have signed for me...I just got one from Spock at the Christies pre-view auction and I took a picture with him...this was one amazing experience meeting Spock...I was virtually shaking when I shook his hand...possible the biggest childhood star I ever met and I shook his hand...I mean I shook Spock's hand...just incredible...our good friend Ron Borst was also present getting autographs from Spock...It is always amazing to meet Ron and listen tohis stories and latest finds...I wish all collector friends could be like Ron...love him...too bad he does not contribute on poster collector sites...well...thinking about it... Philipp -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:09 PM Subject: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS do autographs on posters make them more valuable? i believe that that autographs have theopposite effect. i have not bid on posters with autographsthat I otherwise would have bid. presently on ebay, there is a gorgous autographed poster, although i want it in the insert sizeLINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTRAIT-OF-JENNIE-ORIG-49-MOVIE-POSTER-SIGNED-BY-BOTH_W0QQitemZ250033302467QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2321QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem a favorite film of mine is SHADOW OF A DOUBT. i own the one sheet, and purchased the insert from bruce 3 weeks ago. Yet, the full set on lobby cards from this firm keeps appearing, and reappearing, and reappearing for $2,000 with autographs. never sells. i always see a bogart signed one sheet of THE DESPERATE HOURS for about 900.00.it is only a 100.00 poster it never sells. i have a neighbor who used to collect sports autographs. he stopped. too many fakes burnt him. YOU THOUGHTS ON AUTOGRAPHS ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Yes, Freeman. It sounds like he does not like the rest of us :) --Tom :) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Request
Is there a list, on some website somewhere, a generally credited accurate list of country of origin posters sizes and theirdimensions? I am trying to do a re-cap of this information for a project.Thanks,Kirby McDaniel Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me
But it would be great to hear from Rich and Grey on the following. Rich, say you had a comic book slabbed and graded a 9.2 of the third Batman comic book. If it were signed by either the illustrator or author on the cover.how much if any penalty in grade points would be levied? What if it was Walt Disney's signature on a Donald Duck comic book? Freeman I think if you had a CGC graded book in high grade witha signature on the cover it would reduce the value considerably this might not be the case with a lower graded copy however. The difference here is that comic fans are have always been a bit anal with the grade of the book, and writing on the cover is a clear defect there might be a few exceptions to this rule for instance, let's say you have a copy of Action comics #1 (first appearance of Superman) with vintage 1939/40 signatures from Siegel Shuster - that this would be a huge find and would demand a good premium. Now while there are many comics with their signatures that were gotten by collectors during the 1970's-80's, their resale value has historically been small. Same for Jack Kirby, Stan Lee etc. I think the key would be to find a Spiderman #1 signed in 1962 by Steve Ditko, a Detective #27 or Batman #1 signed by Bob Kane in 1939 etc and that copies of these books signed during the 1980's etc would not achieve anything for a fan other than a discussion just like this one on MoPo. as a matter of fact, most autographed comic books have the signatures on the bottom of the front page, as collectors of comics are generally averse to having the covers defaced but to be signed on the inside is no distraction On movie posters there is no doubt a different mindset. There is only one place to sign - on the front. It is easy to understand why a Citizen Kane poster signed by Welles would be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Who would not pay a HUGE premium if a copy of Frankenstein was found autographed by Karloff - in fountain pen dated 1931/32?? So my opinion is that a vintage signature on a top poster would be a great plus to top end collectors, but that having an Eric Bana autograph on a Hulk 1sheet wouldn't be anything more than a curiosity Rich-- Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Request
Hey Kirby Go to Learn About Movie Posters (LAMP), continue to Alphabetical Index, under the letter " I " click on International Poster Size Chart. Its a great resource, I use it all the time. THANK YOU 'SUSAN FROM LAMP'!! Zeev - Original Message - osterFrom: Kirby McDaniel To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: [MOPO] Request Is there a list, on some website somewhere, a generally credited accurate list of country of origin posters sizes and their dimensions? I am trying to do a re-cap of this information for a project. Thanks, Kirby McDaniel Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] A signed poster I'm fond of
I just remembered, I own a PLANET OF THE APES insert that prominently features Linda Harrison and has been signed by her. This is an autographed poster I'm actually quite fond of. Helmut Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] autographed posters
Mopos- I recently got to know Barbara Steele - so I figured I'd gather all my Steele goodies and get her to autograph them. Sounds like from what you say I should get a photo of her doing the deed! I figured I'd give her a nice big Italian from one of her pix for a present. Just watched Black Sunday a week or two ago and I thought it held up very well! Can't wait to see her face when she sees the lobby set from it. Alan Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Talking about Autographs
Title: Message So here is a true story about how I got Jimmy Stewart's Autograph. Years ago before I married my wife, when we were engaged and I was in film school and very poor. I had read that if you sent a letter to Jimmy Stewart in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, he would get the letter and send you autographed photo. Just something that happened since the early days of Hollywood. So, I wrote him a letter explaining that after me, he was the only other man in my fiancé's life and would he please send me autographed photo for me to give her as a birthday present. Well, months go by, I forget about it and then one day, in the mail came my signed photo. Happy Birthday Juliana Jimmy Stewart. Now is it Jimmy or his secretary that signed it? Who knows. But as far as both me and my wife are concerned, it is from Mr.. Stewart and it was a very special birthday present. Ira PS Sue Heim framed it, she felt it was real. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Personally I don't like autographs on posters - I feel it's somehow defacing the poster. In fact, I've never seen the point of autographs unless one has got them personally. I have some signed CDs from bands I like, inscribed to me, and these I enjoy. But, even if the autograph is legit, having one obtained by someone else holds no appeal for me. Case in point - a collector friend has a Performance quad, signed by Nic Roeg for sale. Not an easy piece to find, and some might find the fact that it is signed by the deceased director to enhance the value (it just has the name, nothing else) and it is quite discreetly done. However, I would much prefer it not to have the autograph! I guess you can say I'm not a fan. Tom Michael B wrote: do autographs on posters make them more valuable? i believe that that autographs have the opposite effect. i have not bid on posters with autographs that I otherwise would have bid. presently on ebay, there is a gorgous autographed poster, although i want it in the insert size LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTRAIT-OF-JENNIE-ORIG-49-MOVIE-POSTER-SIGNED-BY-BOTH_W0QQitemZ250033302467QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2321QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem a favorite film of mine is SHADOW OF A DOUBT. i own the one sheet, and purchased the insert from bruce 3 weeks ago. Yet, the full set on lobby cards from this firm keeps appearing, and reappearing, and reappearing for $2,000 with autographs. never sells. i always see a bogart signed one sheet of THE DESPERATE HOURS for about 900.00. it is only a 100.00 poster it never sells. i have a neighbor who used to collect sports autographs. he stopped. too many fakes burnt him. YOU THOUGHTS ON AUTOGRAPHS ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] AUTOGRAPHS ON POSTERS
Hello All, I have a very interesting story about an autograph from Bela Lugosi. I was visiting a friend of mine a few months ago and I noticed an 8"x10"BW portrait still hanging on a wall in the kitchen area. I had to look twice because I was not believeing what I saw. Turning to my friend I said "Isn't that Bela Lugosi"? He said yes and that it was giving to him by his father whom was working as a checker for Warner Brothers back in the 1940's when Bela did a stage show at the local Masonic Temple. My friend's father went back stage and introduced himself to Bela and as the conversation went on Bela invited him and his wife out for dinner where he was staying at the Cinderella Inn in Waterford, CT. Getting back to the still, Bela autographed the front and on the back his address: Box 69 South Grand Elsimore, CA and phone number: 2168. Thus, a new friendship begun. I guess you never know where something like that might show up. Lenny Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] F/A: 400 lobby card auctions with some goodies....
Hi Folks, Just a quick note to let you know that I currently have close to 400 auctions (and more being added) containing some cool lobby cards including some with stars such as Bogart, Gable, Tony Curtis, Bardot to mention a few. Please take a few minutes to look over these items as well as those in my ebay store right now. Thanks a bunch. Rick (ilovefilms) http://stores.ebay.com/ILOVEFILMS-Movie-Memorabilia-plus Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Framing Jimmy Stewart
Title: Message Having worked with Jimmy Stewart and having several of my own items signed by him, Ira's was definitely not a secretarial. He was always very gracious about signing autographs. He and Robert Wagner had a fundraiser at Griffith Park for many years and he always signed for everyone. He signed much of what was sent to him in the mail, if not all, and that is why it often took awhile to get it back. I especially love the little "Harvey" picture he would often draw along with his signature. Last time I saw him, he had just written a book about his dog that had passed away. It is a charming book (name escapes right now), but if you are a Jimmy Stewart fan, it is well worth reading. I have many of my movie posters signed. Having worked in the film business for so long, not only are the posters some of my favorites but having them signed often brings back the memory of the job I was working on. I did a t.v. movie with Bette Davis and there was no way I was leaving that set without getting her to sign something. Same with Astaire and several other older actors. Now, I didn't really getthat many items signed from newer films. Didn't really care about those posters. In the 80's when many of the people involved in film were coming out to shows, etc., it was fun to meet with them and have a poster signed. I have most of my Star Trek posters signed by the cast. Yes, I am a Star Trek fan, 60s' version. I do try to get just a signature on a poster without any personalization. If I get something personalized, I usually get an 8x10 still. However, there have I know that many regard signatures on posters as a devaluation, but I am willing to deal with that. The posters bring me a lot of fun andmany memories. I do agree, though, I would never buy a signed movie poster. I would only have one that I saw the signature in person being done or I was buying from a source that I knew personally was working with the signer. Since I do the studio's framing, many of my studio customers know I collect original posters and often, and very kindly, send me over little gifts of signed posters that they got themselves. In that case, I know they are real. Sue Heim - Original Message - From: Rubenstein, Ira To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:01 PM Subject: [MOPO] Talking about Autographs So here is a true story about how I got Jimmy Stewart's Autograph. Years ago before I married my wife, when we were engaged and I was in film school and very poor. I had read that if you sent a letter to Jimmy Stewart in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, he would get the letter and send you autographed photo. Just something that happened since the early days of Hollywood. So, I wrote him a letter explaining that after me, he was the only other man in my fiancé's life and would he please send me autographed photo for me to give her as a birthday present. Well, months go by, I forget about it and then one day, in the mail came my signed photo. Happy Birthday Juliana Jimmy Stewart. Now is it Jimmy or his secretary that signed it? Who knows. But as far as both me and my wife are concerned, it is from Mr.. Stewart and it was a very special birthday present. Ira PS Sue Heim framed it, she felt it was real. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] A signed poster I'm fond of
I have nearly every Ted V Mikels 1 Sheet, pressbook, and other items, signed by Ted, Also a few posters signed by Enzo Castellari and Franco Nero. Some signed items from Tura Satana. Have Christopher Lee's signature, Peter Cushing amongst others. Love them, and know they are all real. All obtained by myself, except Cushing who came via a good friend. Ari - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] A signed poster I'm fond of Date: 27/09/2006 07:14 I just remembered, I own a PLANET OF THE APES insert that prominently features Linda Harrison and has been signed by her. This is an autographed poster I'm actually quite fond of. Helmut Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Dodo - an Official Sponsor of the 2006 FORMULA 1 (tm) Foster's Australian Grand Prix Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Search: Dante's Inferno
Fellow Mopoers, I am looking for the Dante's Inferno one sheet style A. In addition, any release would be fine as well otherwise or any size or lobby cards, any size. I am a collector and prepared to pay above market prices and I also pay great finders fees. Please let me know. Thanks Philipp Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Value
As far as autographs go, I think it depends on the value of the autograph verses the item signed. If the autograph alone is worth more than the item signed then the item is normally worth the autograph plus the item's value. If the item is signed is very valuable and the autograph isn't worth that much then it would most likely reduce the value the item. Autographs alone tend to be worth the most when a signed photograph. There are all sorts of exceptions. I recently sold a Richard Nixon signed baseball for $1100 when in the same auction a signed Nixon picture only went for $350. My guess to an autograph collector that a valuable actor's autograph would be worth quite a bit more if on a valuable poster. If the poster isn't worth that much an autograph collector would probably pay more for a signed picture. Although I have several hundred of both autographs and movie posters I am by no means an expert, just an observation from newbie of both movie poster and autograph collecting/dealing. If you want to know if your autograph is real you can send it off to PSA/DNA. They charge various amounts depending on the autograph ($30 to $200). They put an artificial DNA mark on the item so the COA can't be just added to a fake item. You can send an item that has an existing COA from them and they will verify if the item you have is the actual one certified by them. Cheers, Brek -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:44 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Signatures On Posters Have Consistently Been A Bonanza For Me But it would be great to hear from Rich and Grey on the following. Rich, say you had a comic book slabbed and graded a 9.2 of the third Batman comic book. If it were signed by either the illustrator or author on the cover.how much if any penalty in grade points would be levied? What if it was Walt Disney's signature on a Donald Duck comic book? Freeman I think if you had a CGC graded book in high grade witha signature on the cover it would reduce the value considerably this might not be the case with a lower graded copy however. The difference here is that comic fans are have always been a bit anal with the grade of the book, and writing on the cover is a clear defect there might be a few exceptions to this rule for instance, let's say you have a copy of Action comics #1 (first appearance of Superman) with vintage 1939/40 signatures from Siegel Shuster - that this would be a huge find and would demand a good premium. Now while there are many comics with their signatures that were gotten by collectors during the 1970's-80's, their resale value has historically been small. Same for Jack Kirby, Stan Lee etc. I think the key would be to find a Spiderman #1 signed in 1962 by Steve Ditko, a Detective #27 or Batman #1 signed by Bob Kane in 1939 etc and that copies of these books signed during the 1980's etc would not achieve anything for a fan other than a discussion just like this one on MoPo. as a matter of fact, most autographed comic books have the signatures on the bottom of the front page, as collectors of comics are generally averse to having the covers defaced but to be signed on the inside is no distraction On movie posters there is no doubt a different mindset. There is only one place to sign - on the front. It is easy to understand why a Citizen Kane poster signed by Welles would be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Who would not pay a HUGE premium if a copy of Frankenstein was found autographed by Karloff - in fountain pen dated 1931/32?? So my opinion is that a vintage signature on a top poster would be a great plus to top end collectors, but that having an Eric Bana autograph on a Hulk 1sheet wouldn't be anything more than a curiosity Rich-- Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Talking about Autographs
Title: Re: [MOPO] Talking about Autographs I read a similar article many years ago (USA Today, I think) saying that Stewart spent 4 or 5 hours a day answering his mail. I sent him a Rear Window lobby card, which he signed for me. I think it's amazing that someone of his stature would spend that amount of time on his fans. If anyone would like my autograph, you can write to this address: Roger Kim PO BOX 68302 Seattle, WA 98168 From: Rubenstein, Ira [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Rubenstein, Ira [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:01:11 -0700 To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Talking about Autographs So here is a true story about how I got Jimmy Stewart's Autograph. Years ago before I married my wife, when we were engaged and I was in film school and very poor. I had read that if you sent a letter to Jimmy Stewart in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, he would get the letter and send you autographed photo. Just something that happened since the early days of Hollywood. So, I wrote him a letter explaining that after me, he was the only other man in my fiancé's life and would he please send me autographed photo for me to give her as a birthday present. Well, months go by, I forget about it and then one day, in the mail came my signed photo. Happy Birthday Juliana Jimmy Stewart. Now is it Jimmy or his secretary that signed it? Who knows. But as far as both me and my wife are concerned, it is from Mr.. Stewart and it was a very special birthday present. Ira PS Sue Heim framed it, she felt it was real. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
