Trade Ads!!

[paul waines]

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is with regard to Trade Ads? Are they just bit's of paper from a Magazine (well yes ), or are they worth collecting, or even worth any money?

I don't collect them myself, but a couple of years ago I bought a film lot at a local Auction and there was quite a few in it. I know they often they turn up on the Bay,  but does anyone buy them?

Here's a couple I took pics of...

[Dr Hackenbush]

First, that DD ad is awesome!    Second, I'd buy some if they showed a rare or unpublished poster, like the Lugosi FRANKENSTEIN

[paul waines]

I did toy with the idea of framing that one, but never got around to it. There is some quite rare stuff in the box, but I can't get it out of my head they are just from a Magazine!

[stewart boyle]

Paul,excellent as always..your maybe gonna fall short of making your first million off them but they would have some value i would think,they would be perfect for framing and hanging in smaller rooms. 

Stew

[paul waines]

I don't think I'm going to make a Million ever due to buying posters, and playing with cars.  Though I must say there is some excellent info to be obtained from these, as there are dates, and places for a films release. As we all know dating some U.K. posters is a nightmare, so very useful.

[eatbrie]

Shit, I misread the title.  I thought it said Trade Adz and was wondering who in his/her right mind, would want to trade the little schmuck.  He's a keeper.

[oldposterho]

I think some of them are fantastic, although I think some sellers tend to over value what they have.

These are the only ones I have, both with art by Alberto Vargas:





--Peter

[paul waines]

Now those are first rate.

I would buy them myself.

[erik1925]

A nice trade ad from Universal's 1932 Exhibitor book, for The Invisible Man, touting Karloff as the star of the film:

[erik1925]

Pre-production trade ad for THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN:

[jayn_j]

Love that topmost insert image.  "Frankenstein goes bowling"

[brude]

Cool GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN ad, Jeff. 
Here's a TV Guide ad for FRANKENSTEIN, courtesy of Don Glut.
http://terrordaves.com/category/american-scary/

[erik1925]

Cool TV Guide ad, Ted. 

A great close up of Glenn Strange. It's always curious when ads like this are put together for the original FRANKENSTEIN with Karloff, yet his image isn't used.

[brude]

I wonder if Strange's PR agent had anything to do with it... 

[guest4208]

I really like trade ads. The images are often better than the posters. I have actually had a few linen backed and they look great. I have one displayed in my home ...

[brude]

That's a nice one.  Looks excellent framed.