STAR WARS * 2ND ADVANCE 1SH ORIG MOVIE POSTER ROLLED - (eBay item 180119793776 end time Jul-17-07 19:36:46 PDT)

*STAR WARS*

U.S. 1SH ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER 1977

SECOND ADVANCE

CONDITION: C7-C8 ROLLED

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WE DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY KIND. NO FAKES, NO REPRINTS.

Perfect for a Hi End home theatre.

Highly sought after by movie poster collectors and aficionados.

WE WELCOME ALL BIDDERS

ANYONE CAN BID on this item, however, those with LESS THAN +5 FEEDBACK or private feedback MUST CONTACT US with a valid name, address, and phone number before bidding or their bids will be canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience, but please understand we have adopted this policy due to problems we've had in the past from non paying bidders.

This is what all you STAR WARS fans have been waiting for!

This is a beautiful example of an original ADVANCE 27"x41" U.S. one sheet movie poster from the classic "STAR WARS".

The second advance is even rarer than the Mylar advance. Extremely difficult to find in any condition. Printed on thick paper it is printed in two colors, light silver/grey and black.

A long time can go by without one of these coming up for sale. Gently used and well preserved. ROLLED, never folded. Some light wear here and there but not noticeable from normal viewing distance and still very presentable as is. No pin holes, no tape, no tears. Graded C7-C8 condition. Not in perfect shape but still very presentable. A few defects that can easily be fixed by any talented restorer. A perfect candidate for linen backing, will easily appear near mint when done. Investment quality.

An iconic image.

Beautiful artwork.

Bright vivid colors.

There are known reprints and/or reproductions of this poster. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM!!

This is guaranteed to be a genuine ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER issued by the studio when the film was first released and meant for theatrical display.

We are absolutely certain it is authentic.

Please be aware that most Original Movie Posters issued before the mid 1980's were issued FOLDED (over 95%). This is NOT considered a defect. They were shipped to theaters this way. Vintage rolled posters do exist; however, they are extremely rare. We can have any folded poster Linen Backed which will make the fold lines virtually disappear.

Also please note that most movie posters were actually used at the theater, and some will contain slight imperfections like writing on the back, pin holes, fold wear, small tears, etc. These are all very common and to be expected, but if they bother you, all these minor flaws can be remedied in the linen backing process. Linen Backing preserves and can actually increase the value of a poster. For the most part, any flaws will be fixed and the poster will appear to be in Near Mint condition. For more details please click on the link above or call 602 309 0500 and ask for Dave.

Unless otherwise specified, poster measurements quoted above are approximate to the nearest inch. For example, if we say a poster is 27"x41" its precise measurements may be something like 26 3/4" x 40 7/8". This is quite common for all original movie posters.

BEWARE OF "FAKE" MOVIE POSTERS!!

There are bootlegs, reprints, reproductions, re-strikes, re-issues, etc. all over ebay. WE DO NOT SELL THESE! There are many unscrupulous dealers who successfully pass off these posters as originals. They have been doing it for years! These fakes are almost indistinguishable from originals, only experts can tell. Many who buy them don't know they have been taken; only years later when they sell them do they find out they are worthless. Most are from popular movies from the 70's and 80’s. They usually appear in insert size 14x36 and one sheet size 27x41. These posters can be found from dealers who seem trustworthy because of their great feedback. Again, all we can say is BEWARE!! For more information please see our EBAY GUIDES link above.

We grade our posters according to the Iguide Universal 10-Point Movie Poster Grading Scale, which is summarized below:

C10 Mint - Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind.
C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused poster.
C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects.
C7 Very Good to Excellent - Fine condition. Still a very nicely preserved item.
C6 Very Good - The typical used poster in average condition.
C5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item.
C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display.
C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete.
C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.
C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition.

For details on this grading system please see our Ebay Guide GRADING / CONDITION.

Some of our posters are "between grades". For example, a C8-C9 poster will contain all the qualities/characteristics of a Near Mint C9 except for one or two very minor flaws that we believe prevent it from being a true C9.

WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING AT NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR MULTIPLE AUCTION WINS!

OUR FLAT SHIPPING RATES
WITHIN THE U.S.A.

We offer 2 choices:

U.S. PRIORITY MAIL 2-5 DAYS INSURED $8.95-$15.95

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U.S. EXPRESS MAIL OVERNIGHT INSURED $25.75

OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

We offer 3 choices:

OPTION 1:

U.S. FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL 7-40 DAYS

NOT INSURED AT YOUR OWN RISK!

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN OFTEN BE VERY SLOW

AND CAN SOMETIMES TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS!!

$15.95-$21.95

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OPTION 2:

U.S. PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL 6-10 DAYS INSURED $25.75

OPTION 3:

U.S. EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL 2-5 DAYS INSURED $39.75

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL

FOR SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.!!

ALL SHIPPING METHODS INCLUDE EXTRA STURDY PACKAGING.

HOW WE PACKAGE OUR POSTERS

We take extra special care when we package your item. For folded posters, we put them in a plastic bag or envelope and in between two or four pieces of STRONG cardboard and tape it together before placing in the shipping envelope/box. We stamp “DO NOT BEND” all over the outside of the package. For rolled posters we put them in a STRONG 3” or greater diameter tube with thick walls at least 3/16” or 1/4" or thicker. We roll the poster into a smaller diameter than the tube. This is VERY IMPORTANT because it gives the edges strength and helps to prevent them from getting wrinkled. We then wrap with paper or plastic and tape it closed and put soft cushioning material (also very important!) on the ends to prevent them from getting damaged. We stamp “FRAGILE: DO NOT BEND” all over the outside of the package.

EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS PLEASE READ

To protect ourselves, we insure our items for the FULL AMOUNT. Import Duties for the European Union apply to any item bought overseas whether or not we list it as a gift on the shipping manifest. In the UK for example, they apply to any gift over £35 and to any item that is not a gift over £18. These costs can be quite substantial and include a Value added Tax and a Parcel Force Clearance Fee. These combined charges can add up to 25% or more to your final cost. For other European countries the charges will differ. Please check with your postal system on their procedure for packages from overseas so you are not unpleasantly surprised.

NON U.S. CUSTOMERS: IF YOU WISH US TO SHIP FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL WITH NO INSURANCE

If you are not in the USA and would like us to ship your items by FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL uninsured, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PACKAGE AND PAYMENT MUST BE BY CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR DIRECT BANK/WIRE TRANSFER. NO CREDIT CARDS AND NO PAYPAL.

DO NOT BID ON THIS AUCTION IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS

YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR ANY REASON** WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.

**We have an open and easy return policy so you can buy from us with confidence. In the unlikely event you are unhappy with your purchase, please notify us immediately. YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR ANY REASON (unless it is damaged in shipment, see below) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIVING IT (safely packaged & insured) FOR A FULL REFUND of the purchase price (less shipping), no questions asked! You must notify us before sending it back. Items must be in the same condition as originally sent to you or return policy does not apply.

If it is damaged in shipment; DO NOT RETURN IT TO US AND DO NOT WORRY; THIS IS WHY WE USE INSURANCE. This is extremely rare, but it does occasionally happen. If it was shipped USPS, you will have to take it to the post office, fill out an insurance form, give them the damaged poster, send the form to us, and then we will refund your money. If it was shipped UPS, please call us or UPS.

If you win a non linen backed poster and choose to have us linen back it for you, the poster is not returnable for a refund. It is however returnable for FULL CREDIT towards the purchase of other posters from us.

For most items (not all) we will accept ALL forms of payment including Paypal.

We prefer payment by check, cashier's check, money order, or direct bank/wire transfer.

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GUARANTEE

We guarantee that all posters we sell are graded and described accurately. Unless otherwise specified in the description, ALL POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTERS (original theatrical movie posters that were displayed or meant for display (unused) in theaters at the time the movies were released). We are a LAMP (Learnaboutmovieposters) approved dealer. This means we have subscribed to their non-misrepresentation agreement and agree to clearly and factually describe all merchandise we sell.

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

We can provide you with a FREE Certificate of Authenticity for every poster you buy. We will put in writing that we guarantee it to be an Original Movie Poster. You must ask for it though. So when you order, just mention that you want one and we will include it in the shipment.

Please Note: Any SALE going on at CineMasterpieces does not apply to the final sale price of this auction.

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