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Banner	Banners come in a variety of sizes. Older banners are usually a standard size (24x82 or 24x60.) Newer ones come in all different sizes, usually very large 3-4 in width, to 8-12 in length, either horizontally or vertically. Older examples were printed on bookbinder's cloth or light cardstock; modern ones are vinyl or light cardstock or paper. Because they are weather-resistant, they can be used either indoors or outdoors. Some come with either reinforced holes, a hanging bar, velcro and/or other glue adhesive. Banners can be released as advances or regular issues.
Belgian Posters	Measure 24x33 before 1939; currently about 14x22, and are positioned either horizontally or vertically.
Billboard or 24 Sheet	Approximately 106x234, printed on paper stock, the size of a roadside billboard. Usually printed in 12 sections. Almost always folded. Extremely rare.
British Posters, UK Posters	The most common varieties include: - Quad: 40x30. The standard British poster. Printed on paper stock. The image is often designed to fit the horizontal format, and is not just an imitation of the US one sheet artwork. Used to be issued folded but are now rolled. - Half sheet: 22x28. Virtually identical to the American half sheet and uses the same format. It can be rolled or folded. It is not as common as the Quad. - Double Crown (DC): 20x30. Printed on paper stock.
Browning and Tanning	As paper ages, it can turn brown. Depending on the severity, browning can be considered either a major or a minor flaw.
Bus Shelter	47x70. Vertical format. Printed on a coated cardstock or vinyl paper. Designed for display in glass-enclosed bus stop shelters. They normally feature colorful, eye-catching artwork. Many are double-sided, and come as part of a series. Often, movie studios use them for major productions. Very large, making them very hard to handle and display, although they are popular with some collectors. Still used today. Usually shipped rolled. Used mostly in Los Angeles.