First things first, get to know it!

Most of the time, but not always, there will be a signature of the artist somewhere on the poster. If it’s not there, don’t worry; it doesn’t mean it’s not genuine. It’s just that sometimes they were unsigned.

If you look at the bottom of your poster you will (usually) find a series of letters and numbers: this is the print information. Here, you will be able to see the original circulation number and the year your poster was printed. Again, don’t panic if yours is missing - some posters were issued without this.

Framing your Poster

We always try to sell our posters in good condition. Usually, they have survived so well because they’ve been hidden away and forgotten about. In order to keep them from fading we recommend getting them framed professionally behind UV protective glass.

If you want to use an off-the-shelf frame for now, then be careful to place it somewhere where it won’t come into any contact with direct sunlight. You also need to make sure that the poster is only stored or laid against acid-free card or paper. Ideally, you also do not want the glass to be flat against the paper.

Below are the approximate Polish poster sizes (they can vary a little) to help you search for the right frames:

Accidents + Repairs

Some of the posters may come to you with minor rips or tears. Hopefully this will not come as a surprise, as we try to show close ups of any damage in the product photos.

If you tear one yourself, don’t panic! We’ve all been there :) It is possible to make minor repairs on the back of the poster using a special acid-free archival tape.

If the paper is very thin or delicate then it can be a good idea to get your poster linen-backed by a specialist company. We don’t do this as standard as we prefer them in their original form. We rather like the little nicks and tears, as they themselves tell a story about the poster’s past and show the marks of time (just like the rest of us!).