MOTHRA, Original '61 Toho Sci-Fi, Monster LC, BEST CARD

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Original 11x14-inch U.S. lobby card was produced to promote the 1961 Toho sci-fi / giant monster film, MOTHRA, which starred Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyoko Kagawa, Ken Uehara, Emi Ito, Yumi Ito, Jerry Ito, Takashi Shimura, Tetsu Nakamura, Akihiro Tayama, Obel Wyatt, Akihiko Hirata, Seizaburo Kawazu, Yoshifumi Tajima and Robert Dunham. The film was directed by Ishiro Honda. The original Japanese title of the film was, MOSURA. This is an original studio-produced movie item -- NOT a copy or reproduction. The card features a great stylized shot of Mothra flying through a beautiful sky, with the miniature Peanut Sisters standing on her back. This is the BEST CARD of this lobby card set. The card has a few light smudges on the white borders, plus some small pinholes -- two on the outer borders and the others located around the top-center area, on and above Mothra's wing. T is also a stamp on the back of the card with the address of a poster exchange -- and this stamp has bled through slightly on to the front -- although this flaw is not very noticeable. Generally, none of these flaws are very distracting, and the card is still quite presentable. Otherwise, the colors are bright and the card is in solid VG/VG+ condition. It is pictured below. We strive to grade all items accurately and in addition, give detailed descriptions of all major flaws. Our grades of condition are as follows: NEAR MINT: Unused condition. This card has little or no signs of handling, with sharp edges and bright colors..... EXCELLENT: Clean and bright with little visible wear. This card may have been used lightly, but t are no major flaws. It may have mild flaws, such as a few tiny pinholes on the borders, or slight dings on the edges..... VERY GOOD: This is a used card, but the artwork is generally clean and bright. However, upon closer inspection it will show signs of use. The card will have some -- but not all -- of the following flaws: pinholes, smallish tears or wear around the edges, tiny border chips, light scratches, smudges, mild soiling, tape on borders, slight discoloration, light surface marks, minor repairs. The card will still display pretty well. GOOD : Still presentable, and should look decent in a frame, but this a well-used card with noticeable flaws. The card will probably have some-- but probably not all -- of the following flaws: wear/tears around the borders, pinholes, creases, tape on borders, smudges, border chips, browning, soiling, light bend lines, repairs, scratches, mild fading, small holes, waviness, moderate discoloration, surface marks..... FAIR : Heavy wear and a number of noticeable flaws. The card will have some or all of the following flaws: heavy border wear, tears around the edges, lots of pinholes, border chips, browning, brittleness, smudges, soiling, creasing, tape on borders, major repairs, scratches, fading, discoloration, waviness, heavy surface marks, writing on card. Cards in this condition could use restoration, but they may do until a better example comes along..... POOR: Major problems and countless flaws. Cards in this condition are in need of major restoration......... For more information on this card, please see the image below. VIEW OUR OTHER AUCTIONS TO SEE MORE VINTAGE LOBBY CARDS AND OTHER MOVIE RELATED ITEMS. Florida residents are subject to Florida state sales tax. We use USPS Priority Mail to ship packages and insure each order for full value. Domestic postage charge will be $6 - $7 for most one pound packages -- with these exceptions: 1. T may be an additional charge for packages weighing more than one pound. 2. T will be an additional insurance fee for items that sell for over $50. Buyer pays all shipping and insurance costs. COMBINE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS ON BOTH OF OUR LISTING IDs ..... TOYSANDPOSTERS or BUYMYTOYZ read more

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