Advice needed...

[stewart boyle]

HI ,
I`ve a couple of posters im considering buying,but i would appreciate a general opinion on price and authenticity from you guys.

First this.


And finally this one too..


Best
Stew

[paul waines]

Stew, the Mummy has had a slight trim off the top, but is the first release. Not sure what you need to know?

[stewart boyle]

Generally country of origin..the ad is rather vague and is not on the bay....
Is it a Belgian? Fair price?

The quiet man,i would just like a guide price...just a decent guesstimate..

Stew

[paul waines]

Yes it's Belgian, looks to be right for a first release, you need to get info ( writing ) off the bottom of the poster. Price £60-100.

[paul waines]

The Quite man looks right for a first release, Around £250-300 ?

[stewart boyle]

Thanks again Paul..


Price is 15.....even if its trimmed,,would you think its worth it?

Stew

[paul waines]

It's the writing on the bottom Stew, but at £15 I would snap his hand off.

[stewart boyle]

Will do Paul.. the Quiet Man..all it says in the ad is 6ft x6ft approx in two halfs..£185.
Looks original to my limted knowledge..

Stew

[paul waines]

Is this the one that is pasted to two boards?? If so leave well alone.

[stewart boyle]

Paul ad says..

LIFE-SIZE POSTER (about 6ft x 6ft) - in 2 parts, mounted on card. Says made in U.S.A. and probably sent to the UK in 1952 for the launch of John Wayne's film The Quiet Man;.

Same one?

Stew

[paul waines]

It is the one I saw, and thought better of it as I didn't like it being stuck to something. So the Price is your call. I think it's too much for a poster stuck to Card, or board!!

[oldposterho]

Just my opinion, but...

As long as the "Mummy" doesn't have "Printed in Belgium" (in english) at the bottom you're good, if not, at that price, snap it up.  Can't go wrong.

"Quiet Man" seems to be a 6 sheet, being on cards might actually be a reasonable thing to put up with if you knew how it was glued on, and if they used acid neutral card stock.  Wouldn't want any of that leaching through.  "QM" stuff seems to be very plentiful and surprisingly cheap.  I think Wayne fans (if there are any left) don't like it because it's not a western.  The re-releases are plentiful as well.  Honestly, and imho again, wouldn't pay over $75 without knowing more about its backing. [Edit: 'Cause I'm a cheap bastid].

--Peter

[stewart boyle]

Cheers Paul,your advice is valued so i will stay clear.
The Belgian, Mummy, seller has just lowered his price via e-mail.

Thats one i owe you bud.

Stew

[stewart boyle]

Thanks Peter too..
I dont have any other photos of this one just now.
Why would Printed in belgium be off putting?(english)..
Would this info have to be printed in French to be original??

Best
Stew

[oldposterho]

Would this info have to be printed in French to be original?

Exactly.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Quiet Man can now be had for lower prices than that. A small find had a stack of them
I probably have one for sale that is still folded

[paul waines]

How much Rich?

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Paul

I have to locate it
so what you should do

email me sales@comic-art.com and in the subject line put Quiet Man 6sh
as soon as I get my hands on it I'll let you know. I'll try to find it in the next few days

I suspect I'll want $300.. it should be un-handled

[MoviePosterBid.com]

I should mention
I'm probably one of the least organized people you know. The only things that are organized here is whatever I'm listing right now