So I took the "buy 2500+ and pay over four months" from Heritage. I'll have these paid off by the end of September, unless the government shuts down or I get laid off due to the budget battles, in which case I'm totally screwed. With those caveats, in addition to the Barbarella Style B, I picked up the following at reasonable prices at the auction. (And yes I did my due diligence on all of them and paid "not unreasonable/typical auction" prices for them. I overpaid somewhat for the Gimme Shelter and underpaid for the Underwater - only $240!)
Gimme Shelter (20th Century Fox, 1970). One Sheet (27" X 41").
The horrific events at the Altamont Speedway were all captured on cameras by brothers Albert and David Maysles. Their footage would spell the beginning of the end for the "peace/love" era in America just four months after Woodstock. Many consider this film second only to Woodstock in underlining the disparate mix of art and reality in the music of the 1960s. While it chronicles one of the darkest days in the history of rock and roll, it also captures the Rolling Stones, the longest lived rock band in history, at their prime, and makes this high grade flat-folded poster, done in almost a "black-light" style, a "must" for any true rock collector. Near Mint/Mint.
Go Ape! (20th Century Fox, 1974). Television One Sheet (27" X 41"): The fans of the immensely popular Planet of the Apes movies got a gift from CBS when the network began telecasting a TV series in 1974. This poster for that series is extremely rare as they were sent primarily to TV stations in local markets. The poster most collectors are familiar with is the compilation one sheet that lists all five of the feature films that were re-released in 1974. Near Mint.
Voodoo Woman (American International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"): This horrific one sheet still stands as a testament to what can be accomplished with a dash of courage and creativity! The "monster" for this film wasn't working at all, so creature creator extraordinaire, Paul Blaisdell, grabbed the costume he'd made for She Creature, ripped off the tail, fins, and pincer claws, then took the cracked stone scale body that was left, wrapped it in a burlap sarong, and topped it with a skull mask and a big blond wig! The director then dutifully dubbed in a roaring lion's low growl for the right effect! No 1950s collection is complete without a matched pair of She Creature and Voodoo Woman one sheets framed side by side. And who did better sexy woman graphics on horror/sci-fi posters than legendary poster artist Albert Kallis? There are pinholes in the corners and artwork, edge wear, fold wear with some tearing in the center crossfold, and an extra top horizontal fold. Fine+.
Easy Rider (Columbia, 1969). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson star in this generational cult classic. Wyatt (Fonda) and Billy (Hopper) set out on their motorcycles to go to Mardi Gras, and find America in the process. This one sheet is in very presentable condition, with only faint tape stains in the upper corners, a crossfold separation with very slight paper loss, light smudging in the bottom border, and a small tear in the top vertical fold. Fine+.
From Russia with Love (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B: The second film in the hallowed James Bond series is hailed by many as its pinnacle. This exceptional flat-folded example of the eye-catching B-style has virtually no flaws, and is one of the cleanest examples of this sheet you're likely to encounter. Near Mint/Mint.
And last but most definitely not least....
Underwater! (RKO, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"): Sold as an underwater, treasure-seeking adventure, Underwater!'s real attraction was Jane Russell in a bathing suit. In Superscope, no less! The poster had pinholes in the corners and the image and chips in two corners, issues that have been addressed with professional restoration, including touch-ups to the folds. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
