THE SEVEN SAMURAI * JAPANESE MOVIE POSTER 1954 KUROSAWA Start Price USD 7,995.00 Current Price USD 7,995.00 Time Left 12 days 2 hours 59 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Location Scottsdale, Arizona See more about 'THE SEVEN SAMURAI * JAPANESE MOVIE POSTER 1954 KUROSAWA' Description *THE SEVEN SAMURAI* JAPANESE ROADSHOW B3 ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER 1954CONDITION: EX C8Please Note: Ebay's Detailed Seller Ratings (DSR's)We strive to be a 5 STAR SELLER on ebay. We are very committed to your satisfaction.If for any reason you feel inclined to leave us less than 5 stars on all Detailed Seller Ratings, please contact us! Please See Our Ebay Store for 1000's of Vintage Movie Posters. Please Note: Due to the very high value of this item we will not accept Paypal or credit cards. If you have any questions about this item please call us at 602 309 0500. Please click on image for a close up view. All photos shown are of the actual poster you are bidding on. If it has any minor defects like pin holes, creases, etc. and they are not mentioned above, they should be visible in the hi resolution photo. Please examine it closely or if you would like a more detailed condition report please email us at CineMasterpieces@aol.com. WE DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS OF ANY KIND. NO FAKES, NO REPRINTS. Perfect for a Hi End home theater. Highly sought after by movie poster collectors and aficionados. WE WELCOME ALL BIDDERS ANYONE CAN BID on this item, however, those with LESS THAN +5 FEEDBACK or private feedback MUST CONTACT US with a valid name, address, and phone number before bidding or their bids will be canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience, but please understand we have adopted this policy due to problems we've had in the past from non paying bidders. This is what all you AKIRA KUROSAWA fans have been waiting for! This is a genuine 17 1/4" x 24 1/4" Japanese B3 Roadshow ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER issued by the studio when the film was released and meant for theatrical display. These can be very difficult to find in any condition! A long time can go by without one of these coming up for sale. You will have trouble finding a nicer one. CONDITION/GRADE: C8 EXCELLENT This poster has a few minor imperfections. Not in perfect shape but still very presentable.HTML clipboard Kurosawa's masterpiece. This is an extremely rare country of origin B3 poster from the film's original Roadshow release. Issued for the Kansai area (Osaka). These posters were often printed with the white portion as part of the poster with which the theater name may be applied. It has pinholes in the top corners, writing in the imprint area, and small, very light stains in the image and in the imprint area. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine on Rice Paper. Well preserved. Very little general storage wear. Our extra large photos generally speak for themselves. We do not always list every little defect. We try and list any that we think are important or those that may not be readily visible. We realize that nobody likes surprises. Some  additional defects this poster may or may not have: fold or edge wear, pin holes, general storage wear, writing or tape on the back, tears, stains, dirt, minor cross fold separations, etc.. If we have described this poster as UNUSED, it will NOT have any tape or pinholes but still may contain some very light storage wear. If a vintage poster is in terrific unrestored condition like this one (EX C8 or better), many experienced collectors will place a premium on it (when compared to a linen backed/restored one). Most experienced collectors prefer unrestored items to restored ones because they believe they will appreciate more in value. When buying collectibles it is always wise to buy "the best of the best" as they stand a greater chance of appreciation. This poster is considered to be within that class and is definitely INVESTMENT QUALITY. A perfect candidate for Linen Backing, although it is not necessary as this poster displays beautifully as is. If you want this poster to appear as near perfect as possible with no fold lines and any imperfections fixed, you may want to get it linen backed. This is NOT a reprint or reproduction poster! It is a REAL ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER issued by the studio when the film was released and meant for theatrical display. We are absolutely certain it is authentic. SHIPPING Flat Rate: Within the U.S.: $29.95. International Shipping: $59.95. We use super strong hi-quality packaging materials including thick cardboard, masonite, and costly pvc plastic pipe. All posters are shipped insured and guaranteed to arrive safely.   We will combine shipping for multiple wins/purchases at no extra charge!   Please read all the information below if you have never purchased from us before. It will answer any questions you may have.   Please scroll to the bottom of this listing to see if we have made any changes or added any additional information.We strive to be a 5 STAR SELLER on ebay. We are very committed to your satisfaction. If for any reason you feel inclined to leave us less than 5 stars on all Detailed Seller Ratings, please contact us! UpdatedPlease be aware that most Original Movie Posters issued before the mid 1980's were issued FOLDED (over 95%). This is NOT considered a defect. They were shipped to theaters this way. Vintage rolled posters do exist; however, they are extremely rare. We can have any folded poster Linen Backed which will make the fold lines virtually disappear. Also please note that most movie posters were actually used at the theater, and some will contain slight imperfections like writing on the back, pin holes, fold wear, small tears, etc. These are all very common and to be expected, but if they bother you, all these minor flaws can be remedied in the linen backing process. Linen Backing preserves and can actually increase the value of a poster. For the most part, any flaws will be fixed and the poster will appear to be in Near Mint condition. For more details please click on the link above or call 602 309 0500 and ask for Dave. Unless otherwise specified, poster measurements quoted above are approximate to the nearest inch. For example, if we say a poster is 27"x41" its precise measurements may be something like 26 3/4" x 40 7/8". This is quite common for all original movie posters. BEWARE OF "FAKE" MOVIE POSTERS!! There are bootlegs, reprints, reproductions, re-strikes, re-issues, etc. all over ebay. WE DO NOT SELL THESE! There are many unscrupulous dealers who successfully pass off these posters as originals. They have been doing it for years! These fakes are almost indistinguishable from originals, only experts can tell. Many who buy them don't know they have been taken; only years later when they sell them do they find out they are worthless. Most are from popular movies from the 70's and 80’s. They usually appear in insert size 14x36 and one sheet size 27x41. These posters can be found from dealers who seem trustworthy because of their great feedback. Again, all we can say is BEWARE!! For more information please see our EBAY GUIDES link above. We grade our posters according to the Iguide Universal 10-Point Movie Poster Grading Scale, which is summarized below: C10 Mint - Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind. C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused poster. C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects. C7 Very Good to Excellent - Fine condition. Still a very nicely preserved item. C6 Very Good - The typical used poster in average condition. C5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item. C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display. C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete. C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item. C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition. For details on this grading system please see our Ebay Guide GRADING / CONDITION. Some of our posters are "between grades". For example, a C8-C9 poster will contain all the qualities/characteristics of a Near Mint C9 except for one or two very minor flaws that we believe prevent it from being a true C9.   WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING AT NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR MULTIPLE AUCTION WINS! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND EXPRESS MAIL INTERNATIONAL FOR SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.!!  ALL SHIPPING METHODS INCLUDE EXTRA STURDY PACKAGING.  HOW WE PACKAGE OUR POSTERS Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 We take extra special care when we package your item. For folded posters, we put them in a plastic bag or envelope and in between two or four pieces of STRONG cardboard and tape it together before placing in the shipping envelope/box. We stamp “DO NOT BEND” all over the outside of the package. For rolled posters we put them in a STRONG 3” or greater diameter tube with thick walls at least 3/16” or 1/4" or thicker. We roll the poster into a smaller diameter than the tube. This is VERY IMPORTANT because it gives the edges strength and helps to prevent them from getting wrinkled. We then wrap with paper or plastic and tape it closed and put soft cushioning material (also very important!) on the ends to prevent them from getting damaged. We stamp “FRAGILE: DO NOT BEND” all over the outside of the package. EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS PLEASE READ Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To protect ourselves, we insure expensive items for the FULL AMOUNT. Import Duties for the European Union apply to any item bought overseas whether or not we list it as a gift on the shipping manifest. In the UK for example, they apply to any gift over £35 and to any item that is not a gift over £18. These costs can be quite substantial and include a Value added Tax and a Parcel Force Clearance Fee. These combined charges can add up to 25% or more to your final cost. For other European countries the charges will differ. Please check with your postal system on their procedure for packages from overseas so you are not unpleasantly surprised. NON U.S. CUSTOMERS:    WE WILL NO LONGER SHIP FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL WITH NO INSURANCE Our experience has shown that packages shipped this way can easily get lost and/or sometimes take several weeks to arrive. DO NOT BID ON THIS AUCTION IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS YOU MAY RETURN THIS ITEM FOR ANY REASON** WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND. **We have an open and easy return policy so you can buy from us with confidence. In the unlikely event you are unhappy with your purchase, please notify us immediately. YOU MAY RETURN IT FOR ANY REASON (unless it is damaged in shipment, see below) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIVING IT (safely packaged & insured) FOR A FULL REFUND of the purchase price (less shipping), no questions asked! You must notify us before sending it back. Items must be in the same condition as originally sent to you or return policy does not apply. If it is damaged in shipment; DO NOT RETURN IT TO US AND DO NOT WORRY; THIS IS WHY WE USE INSURANCE. This is extremely rare, but it does occasionally happen. If this happens, please take some digital photos of the damage and email it to us, then give us a call and we will remedy the situation. If you win a non linen backed poster and choose to have us linen back it for you, the poster is not returnable for a refund. It is however returnable for FULL CREDIT towards the purchase of other posters from us. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Payment due within 7 days of auction ending.   Please note: ebay's payment acceptance policy has changed. Buyers are no longer allowed to use certain forms of payment. Please contact us or ebay to see if the method of payment you wish to use is allowable under their current rules and regulations. We are sorry if these changes made by ebay have caused you any inconvenience. For most items we accept Visa, MasterCard, or Paypal. Payment with American Express or Discover can be made through Paypal. Other forms of payment may be available if you wish to pick up your items in person at our Scottsdale, Az office/gallery. We accept most forms of payment if you wish to pick up your items in person. If this listing is for a very expensive item (over $2000.00) we will not accept Paypal or credit cards. Please call us at 602 309 0500 if you have any questions. Learn about our Ebay Consignment AuctionsLet us sell your posters for you! We are experts in marketing and selling movie posters on Ebay. We know how to create a listing that will get you the highest dollar possible. We can get you MUCH MORE than you would get if you auctioned them yourself (up to TEN TIMES or more!). Please call Dave at 602 309 0500 for more information about our Ebay consignment auctions. We also perform appraisal and authentication services. For more information about us please see If you have any questions about this auction or about us, please call 602 309 0500 and ask for Dave, or email CineMasterpieces@aol.com. We always leave positive feedback after receiving it. GUARANTEE We guarantee that all posters we sell are graded and described accurately. Unless otherwise specified in the description, ALL POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTERS (original theatrical movie posters that were displayed or meant for display (unused) in theaters at the time the movies were released). We are a LAMP (Learnaboutmovieposters) approved dealer. This means we have subscribed to their non-misrepresentation agreement and agree to clearly and factually describe all merchandise we sell. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY We can provide you with a FREE Certificate of Authenticity for every poster you buy. We will put in writing that we guarantee it to be an Original Movie Poster. You must ask for it though. So when you order, just mention that you want one and we will include it in the shipment. Please Note: Any SALE going on at CineMasterpieces does not apply to the final sale price of this auction. Thanks for bidding! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!