DRACULA R1951

AUTHENTIC US ONE SHEET LINED WITH CANVAS AND PAPER ("LINEN BACKED") AND RESTORED VERY PROFESSIONALLY. THE EXTRA CANVAS MARGINS HAVE BEEN CUT OFF FOR PREVIOUS FRAMING, ONLY 1/8 INCH REMAINS. BELA LUGOSI, UNIVERSAL HORROR. ***NOT RESTORED BY POSTER MOUNTAIN***

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Here we see a microscope image of the "A" in "DRACULA" (the microscope camera reverses the image). We can clearly see off-set litho printing here consistent with that of an original poster.

Here we see the "A" in the word "SCREAMY" and a close up of the naked paper color in that area.

Here is a close up shot taken from the "L" in "LUGOSI"

Here we see the top right corner where there is restorative pigment in the paper color applied with an airbrush. the paint is very light here. and the yellow and red are unrestored.

Here a close up shot of one of dracula's eye near the bottom of the poster (the Microscope camera reverses the image). We see the naked paper color and off-set printing dots consistent with that of an authentic vintage poster.

Here a close up of the letter "L" in the word "LITHOGRAPH" at bottom left (the microscope camera reverses the image). the print is sharp and clean, the paper around it is original and unrestored.

This image is taken from the cartoon like skull which appears on the right side of the poster. We see the blob of ink here surrounded by naked paper color. This is consistent with that of an authentic vintage poster.

Procedures

Examination under black-light, microscope, light table, digital imaging and tactile observation. Documentation by John Davis of Poster Mountain Inc.

Conclusion

This is an authentic, original poster which has been "linen-backed" and professionally restored. The bottom left and top left corners have been replaced in the border area only, the airbrushing in the border is only in spots. approximately 75% of the border has no airbrushing. The fold lines have been touched up, there is a hole where the center fold lines intersect, right between Dracula's eyes, this is very nicely restored.
The overall condition of this poster is very good, the conservation and restoration are excellent. ***RESTORED BY UNKNOWN PARTY***

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