THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME US one sheet
AUTHENTIC. This poster had been previously paper backed and restored by an unknown party. The paper backing was Japanese tissue layer type with unbuffered wheat paste. Poster was de-mounted, linen backed and restored by Poster Mountain Inc in August 2009. Ron Borst. RKO
pre-restoration
after restoration
The location of the PMCS logo at bottom left. This logo was added by Poster Mountain Collector Services as part of the authentication process. The ink is water soluble.
A microscope image of the "I" in "in" at the top center of the poster. The image here is consistent with that of an authentic poster.
A tiny printing error in the background, Here we clearly see what is known as "analog" impact style printing which is consistent with that of an original poster.
touch up at center fold line intersection
the "E" in "HAMPDEN" where the printing meets the original, unprinted naked paper. Both printing and paper are consistent with those of an original, authentic poster of this type.
The Monk's right eye
The RKO logo
An image of the unique PMCS logo silk screened onto the bottom left of this poster. Because of the nature of silk screen printing, no two can ever be identical and the uniqueness of this particular print has been cataloged in this report. The date this report was filed has been added in pencil below the "tag".
Conclusion
AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL POSTER. Restored and authenticated 08/31/2009Disclaimer
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