Glossary Index

Small sticker with additional information affixed to an original movie poster by distributors or theater managers while the movie is still in its original release. Might contain an amended rating, a review, etc. Considered a very minor defect to most collectors, depending on size, location and whether or not it detracts from the original image. If large and distracting and can not be removed, then it considered a major flaw. A snipe is also the information strip on the back of a still.

A poster conservation method in which the poster has been flattened, cleaned and de-acidified. May include minor touch-up if the fold lines are noticeable. Not mounted after completion. Recommended only for posters in Near Mint condition and those of a strong stock paper with fold lines that are not weak.

An early lithography method for advertising posters from the 1870s-1950s, Hand printed. Characterized by rich, deep colors. Treasured by collectors. The print run could have been from one hundred to a few thousand. Artists spent days drawing on special lithographic stones and printing on a lithograph press. Each color was drawn on a stone with crayons or greasy ink. The drawing was then fixed to the stone with acid. Ink was applied and then a sheet of paper was pressed on the stone. This was done repeatedly for each different color. Considered a lost art and almost never used today.