We offer original British cinema crown quad posters for sale. These posters were produced solely for UK cinema exhibition and are therefore not available at retail outlets. Their limited print run and unique size has made them increasingly collectable. Our aim at Cinema Quad Posters is to find cinema posters that have outstanding artwork with iconic images that are universally recognisable around the world, as well as unusual film art that simply deserves to be seen.
We try to source posters that are in the best possible condition for their age and do not aquire folded or badly damaged modern quad posters. It is our aim to value posters similar to, or lower than, other established quad poster websites. There may well however still be some posters that we consider more valuable than others, but then that's part of the pleasure of collecting - everyone has very individual tastes.
If you have any questions or queries please don't hesitate to e-mail us.
On April 1st 2024, we launched this brand new, simpler responsive website, that will now readjust content depending on the size of the screen being used, making it a more pleasurable browsing experience, particularly for those accessing the site on mobile devices. It's been a long time coming, but we were determined to learn Bootstrap (the coding that allows websites to be responsive) ourselves and re-build the site from scratch. All the thumbnails have also been re-created at a higher resolution and over the next few months we will be re-photographing many of our posters that were either photographed a long time ago on a much lower resolution camera, or photographed during winter, when the light was poor and detail lost. However, if you do notice any errors on the site, please do let us know so that we can correct them.
The British cinema quadruple crown poster (quad) has been the standard since the late 1930's. It measures 30 x 40 inches and is displayed in the landscape format. Up until 1985 quad posters were almost always machine folded prior to distribution and printed on heavier matt paper stock. The most prominent printers in the U.K. at the time were Berry & Company, Lonsdale & Bartholomew and Stafford and Company.
Due to their unique 'landscape orientation', artwork for every imported U.S. film had to either be altered or completely recommissioned by British commercial artists. This led to new, alternative and often more exciting artwork than the original U.S. design. As a result many British cinema quad posters have become highly sought after by collectors.
Since the early 1990s quad posters are now printed on both sides (Double Sided - DS Quad) using gloss paper stock. This increases the contrast and colour when displayed inside a cinema light box. Unlike their predecessors, modern posters are unfortunately much easier to damage and almost impossible to restore.
With the advent of photo manipulation software, new cinema releases rarely get alternative UK artwork commissioned, however distributors like Park Circus and the Bfi have been reinvigorating the quad poster market by bringing classic films back into theatres along with some wonderful fresh new designs.
Customers can place a direct order by clicking the 'Buy Now' PayPal button. If you are not based in the U.K. please send me an email detailing the poster/s you wish to purchase and the postal service you require. I will then send you a PayPal invoice with the additional postal charges for that country. Once you have placed your order an e-mail will be sent to you when it has been dispatched, along with the tracking code.
Whilst I endeavour to describe any obvious imperfections, I no longer list any posters as MINT. Experience has taught me that such terms can be highly subjective and I am unable to place items under such excessive scrutiny. I do however try and photograph each poster in as much detail as possible so that any imperfections can be examined. Although great care is taken when photographing, storing and packaging each poster, it is possible that very minor imperfections can arise from such handling.
I accept credit or debit card payments through PayPal only as it is safe, fast and secure. Please do not send cheques or international money orders.
We used to offer FREE postage to all UK customers, but due to the continued hike in postal costs over the last few years, we have regrettebly had to change our UK pricing to include postage costs. All purchases over £35 will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery™ - Guaranteed next day delivery, online tracking, electronic proof of delivery and up to £500 compensation for loss or damage.
Europe
Items will be sent via Royal Mail International Signed For™ at a minimum charge of £12.00
USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand
Items will be sent via Royal Mail International Signed For™ at a minimum charge of £15.00 (includes up to £100 compensation for loss or damage).
The standard compensation limit is £50 for loss or damage. If you require more than this (up to £500) please let me know and I will inform you of the additional cost before the item is sent out.
International Signed For™ - Proof of posting, signature on delivery and up to £250 compensation.
Please note that every effort is made to package your posters so that they arrive safely. Rolled posters are shipped in strong 3mm thick cardboard or plastic tubes and padded with bubble wrap at both ends. Folded posters are sent in a protective sleeve, sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard backing and parcel taped together.
On rare occasions poster tubes and envelopes have unfortunately been lost or have arrived damaged. As a result I always make sure items are insured to the value of the poster. However please make sure you clearly understand the terms and conditions stipulated by Royal Mail and MyHermes before placing an order, as I may not be able to issue you a refund if these have been broken.
UK: Royal Mail Special Delivery - Guaranteed next day (by 1pm) from date of sending.
UK: MyHermes Parcel Delivery Service - between 5 - 7 days from date of sending.
Europe: 5-7 working days by first class airmail.
Rest of the world: 10-14 working days by first class airmail.
Delivery times outside the UK are not guaranteed and are dependent on postal services.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you can return the item within 7 days for a full refund. Please be aware that returned items are at your own expense, unless I am at fault. It is recommended that you use an insured or registered mail service, as I am unable to refund items that have not been received.
It is important you return items to me in the same condition you received them. Please ensure any item sent back to me is in secure packaging. Please e-mail me first before returning any item for refund.
In the event that I am at fault, please return via the same postal service as it was sent - usually Royal Mail - Special Delivery (Insured for the full cost of the poster). Once received I can then refund you this return postage cost.
I have tried to ensure the information in this website is true and accurate. However, I assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may occur. I may correct any error appearing in the website or withdraw any item from sale without incurring liability.
Prices and availability are also subject to change without notice and Cinema Quad Posters reserve the right to refuse to supply goods to any individual or company.
We are not open to 'offers' or bulk discounts, our prices are as low as possible, so please do not ask. If you have quad posters to sell, we don't buy in bulk, but feel free to email us a list of the posters you have and we will contact you if there is anything we may be interested in. We only stock what you see on this website, so if you can't find it, we don't have it.
For any other questions or queries regarding the posterss advertised, please email us at: cinemaquadposters@gmail.com
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