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Item Type: Poster
Year: c.1958 - 68 years old
Size: 42.0" x 62.5" (107cm x 159cm)
Condition:
A spectacular French Grande poster for the theatrical release of Japan's groundbreaking superhero serial, this magnificent piece captures the white-clad Starman (Super Giant) diving through space amid a dazzling array of flying saucers and rocket ships. Produced by Shin Toho studios and distributed in France by Francorexfilms, this represents one of the earliest exports of Japanese tokusatsu cinema to Western audiences.
The illustrator created a dynamic composition that perfectly channels the era's space-age excitement, with the heroic figure plunging diagonally through an action-packed cosmic battlefield. Vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds punctuate the deep navy sky, while explosive bursts suggest the high-stakes battle between our hero and the artificial satellites of the title.
Printed by Cinemato of Paris, this Grande format poster showcases the exceptional quality of French cinema advertising during the late 1950s. A remarkable convergence of Japanese superhero cinema and French poster artistry, this piece stands as a testament to the global reach of science fiction entertainment during the Space Race era.
Size: 62.5" x 42.0"
Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on older linen backing. Original folds have been professionally restored. General toning along original folds. Various areas of color touch up and minute piece-in restoration along folds. Faint background creases in lower quadrants. Two small areas of paper loss at center point of upper cross fold. Creases in outer upper margin. General border wear. Stray printer marks. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on older linen backing. Original folds have been professionally restored. General toning along original folds. Various areas of color touch up and minute piece-in restoration along folds. Faint background creases in lower quadrants. Two small areas of paper loss at center point of upper cross fold. Creases in outer upper margin. General border wear. Stray printer marks. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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All of our posters are guaranteed to be authentic and as described in the product description to the best of our knowledge and belief, and in good faith. Quite simply, if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of receipt and we'll gladly accept your return, providing the item is in the same condition as it was sent.
Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be sent in the original packaging.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable). Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery may also be ineligible.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within two business days. Original shipping costs are not refundable.
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Authentic Vintage Posters- RETURNS
7514 Girard Ave
STE 1615
La Jolla, CA 92037
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