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"THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE", 1984 Australian Daybill Film Movie Poster

$862.40
£625
€734.63
CA$1,172.92
A$1,314.25
CHF 684.12
MX$16,077.80
NOK 8,683.59
SEK 8,201.54
DKK 5,484.16
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About the Item

Fantastic original first-year-of-release Australian Daybill film poster for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. One of the best horrors ever made? Certainly one of the most iconic. This vintage movie poster is sized 13 x 28 inches. It will be sent rolled (unframed). Comes with fantastic provenance. From the personal collection of someone who worked in the cinema industry for over 60 years in New Zealand. They started out in the late 50s putting the posters up around town, shortly after as a projectionist and from the 1980s onwards, owner of a number of cinemas themselves. Year 1984 Poster Type Australian Daybill Style - Art by - Rolled/Folded/Other Folded/Rolled Condition Near Mint/Mint.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Originally folded (as issued) but stored flat a long time and fold-lines softened. Just some very light creases, original New Zealand ratings stamp over original Australian ratings lends to its authenticity. Really wonderful condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2088331268452

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