Poster Guides & Inspiration
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Collecting Vintage Posters as an Investment: An Honest Guide
Why some collectors think about value when buying vintage posters, what they look for, and why loving the piece matters most.
The Japanese B2: Japan’s Standard Cinema Poster
What a Japanese B2 poster is, its dimensions, and why collectors prize Japanese movie poster artwork alongside US one sheets and British quads.
The US One Sheet: America’s Standard Cinema Poster
The history and dimensions of the US one sheet, America’s standard cinema poster format, and what makes an original one sheet worth collecting.
The British Quad: Britain’s Classic Cinema Poster
The history, dimensions and appeal of the British quad, the UK’s classic landscape cinema poster format, and what collectors should know before buying one.
Condition Grading: How Vintage Posters Are Graded
How dealers grade vintage poster condition, from Mint to Poor, what the C1-C10 and letter scales mean, and what to check before you buy.
NSS Numbers Explained
What NSS numbers are, how the National Screen Service coding system worked, and how to use them to date and authenticate a US vintage movie...
First Printing vs Reissue: How to Tell the Difference
How to tell a first-release vintage movie poster from a later reissue, using NSS numbers, printer marks, paper stock and design changes.
What Makes a Vintage Poster Valuable
The factors that actually drive vintage poster prices, from condition and rarity to artist, subject and printing, explained for buyers and collectors.
How to Authenticate an Original Vintage Poster
A practical guide to spotting an original vintage film, music or travel poster versus a reprint, including printing method, size, NSS numbers and paper stock.