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THE BRAIN EATERS Original 1958 Movie Poster, 14" x 36" (Insert), C8 Very Fine

$ 736.56

Availability: 34 in stock
  • Object Type: Poster
  • Modified Item: No
  • Size: 14" x 36"
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Year: 1950-59
  • Industry: Movies
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: This original, rolled, movie poster displays solid, rich colors with excellent detail of the images on a (basically) pristine main image. We say "basically" a pristine image as we found only one real flaw on the main image with all other flaws occurring along the borders. The flaw in the image area is at the top and are squiggly lines/indentations (like a pen was scribbled there) above the "RAI" in "BRAIN". They are very hard to see in the black background unless under close inspection. Along the borders we found the following: 2 to 4 pin holes at the 4 corners; 1 to 2 pin holes at the top and bottom center borders and the left and right center borders; tape and/or tape residue in 2 to 3 places (about 1/2" each) along the right border; stray marks, wear, and scraps along the bottom and top borders. At the top border center there is a 1/2" vertical tear that does not intrude into the image. Low gloss. See below for more description of flaws. Please review the photos carefully.

    Description

    This is the Original 1958 movie poster
    THE BRAIN EATERS
    .  It was released by
    American International
    to promote the release of the movie in 1958.  This is not a reprint nor a reproduction.   The movie stars
    Ed Nelson. Alan Jay Factor, Cornelius Keefe, Joanna Lee, Jody Factor, and Leonard Nimoy (spelled Nemoy in the credits).
    It was directed by Bruno Ve Sota.
    The Artwork for the poster is by Albert Kallis.
    This unrestored movie poster is Rolled and measures 14" x 36", called an Insert poster.
    This original movie poster is graded C8, Very Fine.  Original movie posters are graded as follows from the top down: C10 (Mint), C9 (Near Mint), C8 (Very Fine), C7 (Fine/Very Fine), C6 (Fine or Very Good), C5 (Good to Very Good), C4 (Good), etc.   This original movie poster is ready for immediate display and will make a superb appearance.
    Additional Description of Condition/Grade:
    We took photos of most of the flaws we
    described
    above so please review the photos carefully.  The only real flaw in the image area - those squiggly lines/indentations - at the top of the poster are in Photo No. 8; hard to see them.  We also noted
    several
    faint creases in the poster in the image area but only saw them in our photos, not by close inspection.  The
    Nikon
    Macro camera we used highlighted some of these faint
    creases,
    but they are - to us - totally unobtrusive or not noticeable at all, under normal viewing.  So, the majority of flaws all occur along the border.
    These border flaws can be greatly alleviated with proper framing and backing of the poster. If we were to give just the borders a grade, it would be C7 Fine/Very Fine or so.  The main image would receive a C8.5 Very Fine to Near Mint grade from us. And since the main image is much more
    important
    , we gave the overall poster a C8 Very Fine.
    There is also writing on the reverse "
    8419
    " in black but it does not bleed through to the front of the poster.
    That said, we attempt to give you - the potential buyer - as much description and as many photos (12) that we can so that you can come to your own decision as to grade and condition, coupled with our interpretation.
    We believe that the original 1958 Insert movie poster
    THE BRAIN EATERS
    has excellent value and investment value.  Most original movie posters from the incredible two decades of the 1950s and 1960s with its sci-fi and horror movies are almost always in high demand from fans and collectors alike.  Being an Insert poster, we feel it may be a tad rarer than its' companion One Sheet (27" x 41"), but not necessarily more valuable than the One Sheet. The Main image is in excellent plus condition which we believe increases its vale and investment value.
    We ship using USPS Priority Mail, which for Domestic buyers arrives in 1 to 3 business days.  Both Domestic and International buyers can go to the "See Details" link on this listing across from the Shipping information to determine shipping cost, delivery method, and time to arrive.  However, USPS Media Mail cannot be used for movie posters according to USPS regulations.
    If you have any questions, please let me know.  I have been collecting original movie posters for over 40 years, and I understand that buyers, like myself,
    expect representations of items for sale that are accurate, complete, and truthful.   They are. And the photos are of the actual item you will be buying.  We do  not use "stock" photos.  If you are not 100% satisfied when you receive this
    original movie
    poster,
    we guarantee a full refund.  No problem.
    Thanks for taking a look.  I have a number of other original movie posters listed and generally we are listing new items each week.