Poster Condition

Fudali Galleries grades posters on a scale from "Fine" (highest grade) to "Poor" (lowest grade). We do not grade on an alphabetical or numerical scale, nor do we use terms like "Mint." We strive to provide accurate descriptions of poster condition but encourage customers to contact us if there are any condition questions or concerns. Most vintage posters have some writing, marks, stamps or other notations on the reverse side but our descriptions typically will NOT include these unless they impact the front of the poster. Below are our poster condition grades from "Fine" to "Poor."

"Fine"

This poster is in excellent condition. If anything it has only the most minor of imperfections. "Fine" is our highest grade. If we used terms like "mint" or "near mint," this would be it.

"Very Good to Fine"

This poster has only very minor imperfections. We may have provided a brief description of those imperfections, or we may not have, since they are very minor. Our "Very Good to Fine" grade compares to many dealers' "Fine" condition grade. 

"Very Good"

This poster has some fairly minor imperfections. We may have provided a brief description of those imperfections, or we may not have, since they are fairly minor. 

"Good To Very Good"

This poster has some obvious imperfections. If they are within the image, they are likely noticeable, but not very distracting. We likely will have provided a written description of those imperfections. Note that our "good to very good" posters compare to many dealers' "very good" graded posters.

"Good"

This poster has some significant imperfections. If they are within the poster image, they are likely quite noticeable; if they are in the blank borders, they may be more significant. We almost certainly will have provided a written description of those imperfections.

"Fair To Good"

This poster has major significant obvious imperfections. If they are within the poster image, they are likely quite noticeable and distracting; if they are in the blank borders, they may be even more significant. We almost certainly will have provided a written description of those imperfections.

"Fair"

This poster has major significant obvious imperfections. If they are within the poster image, they are likely quite noticeable and distracting; if they are in the blank borders, they may be even more significant. We almost certainly will have provided a written description of those imperfections.

"Poor To Fair"

This poster has REALLY major significant obvious imperfections. Fudali Galleries does not offer posters for sale that we deem to be in "Poor to Fair" condition. 

"Poor"

This poster has REALLY major significant obvious imperfections. Fudali Galleries does not offer posters for sale that we deem to be in "Poor" condition. 

"Linen Backed" Posters

"Linen backing" is a process that is used to preserve vintage posters. The poster is cleaned, often de-acidified, and mounted on archival acid free paper and linen or canvas. The linen backing process preserves vintage movie posters and facilitates restoration prior to framing. When linen backing is done correctly, it can add to the value of the poster. Our descriptions of linen backed poster condition are the poster condition PRIOR to linen backing and restoration.