**The Smiths Panic ORIGINAL 1986 PROMO POSTER Rough Trade Morrissey**

	£		50
	$		66

THIS is an original, official poster measuring approximately 24" x 12" (60 x 30cm) that was printed for Rough Trade in 1986 to promote The Smiths’ non album single Panic. 

Please see below for a detailed description of the condition.

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Every single and album released during the The Smiths' prolific four year recording lifespan was promoted by a poster that used the same image as the record. Each was designed by Morrissey himself and Rough Trade’s Jo Smee.

These posters have become highly collectable, not least because most were a generic size and all a similar style, featuring a duotone photograph of a star from film, television or popular culture. Morrissey’s artwork of the icons has itself become iconic.

Due to the desirability of artefacts relating to the most important British band of the 1980s there have been bootleg reproductions of these posters, often with different dimensions. However, the ones I’m listing are original (please see the ‘provenance’ section below). You can be assured by the fact that my current and past listings have all been original promotional posters from the ‘80s and ’90s, few of which (if any) have ever been reprinted or reproduced. Coincidentally I was collecting and accumulating promo posters by artists on independent labels from around the time of The Smiths’ debut single ‘Hand In Glove’. None of my Smiths posters have been bought from other collectors/dealers so none has appeared previously on eBay.

I shall be listing two or three posters from my highly prized Smiths collection every month for the next year or so, in random order. I don’t have all of them, but perhaps most.

CONDITION: 

This vintage poster was used in a shop window display 30 years ago. I’ll describe the imperfections in as much detail as I can, but a close examination of the photo using the zoom function is equally useful.

There's a fold right across on the lower 1 cm of 'SMITHS', resulting in some white marks from lost print, also white marks on the upper half of the 'H'.

Further 2.5 cm horizontal white mark from left edge beginning 2.5 cm down from top, which a small black mark on the 'S' close to where this white mark ends. Some slight crumpling across the whole of this top section.

Fold across at 29.5 cm down from top (not factory fold).

Horizontal fold for 17 cm across from right edge at 25 cm down from top right with resulting white mark.

Small fold of 6 cm at about 27 cm down from top right, beginning 1 cm in from edge.

Some crumpling/handling marks down the top half of the right edge.

Further horizontal fold of 19 cm beginning on left edge 16 cm up from bottom and further crease 1.5 cm below it of 7 cm, both resulting in white marks.

Crease of 2 cm across bottom left corner with white mark and some crumpling and white marks around the area at the end of 'CARTEL' (at the bottom of the poster).

Small white mark just before 'WITH' and small white marks, but no crease in the bottom left corner.

'SMITHS PANIC' is written on the reverse side of the poster in the top right corner but is not visible from the front.

Despite the forensic detail noted above you’ll see that the overall impression of the poster is pretty good!  
All four corners are pointed, three of the four sides are sharp and undamaged, and there are no tears or pin/staple holes.

PLEASE carefully examine the photograph using the zoom function. The photo forms part of the item description, particularly with regard to its condition.

PROVENANCE: All of my Smiths posters were sourced from the Rough Trade 'Chain With No Name' shop Ugly Child Records, Walthamstow, London between 1984 and 1987. They were each from a one-off print run for the record label and were never on sale to the public. The photograph is of the actual item. All the items I list will be on a similar coloured background so that you know they are my own photos.

PACKAGING: Your poster will be lightly rolled then wrapped in a sheet of brown paper with twists at both ends for easy and safe removal from the professionally made-for-purpose mailing tube.

POSTAGE: 
Orders up to £20: Royal Mail Second Class (UK) or Royal Mail International Standard (non UK). A certificate of posting will be retained.

UK orders over £20 and under £50: Royal Mail Second Class Signed For (fully insured).

UK orders over £50: Royal Mail Special Delivery (next day delivery, tracked, signed, and fully insured.

Non UK orders over £20: Royal Mail International Tracked &/or Signed For (fully insured)

SECOND CLASS SERVICES USUALLY TAKE 2-3 DAYS FROM DISPATCH; INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIMES VARY.

If your postage & packing fee doesn’t cover the cost of the postal service appropriate to the value of your order I will pay for a FREE UPGRADE so that your order is always fully insured.

FREE POSTAGE ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS (Terms & Conditions): 

1) This covers any number of posters, flyers & stickers that you win/buy within a seven day period. Items that need to be sent flat (e.g. postcards) can’t be combined with items that are sent rolled.

2) You must request an invoice for all items BEFORE making any payment.

3) Each individual item listed carries a p&p charge appropriate to its size and value. Only the highest of these charges will apply to your order. All other items will be FREE POSTAGE & PACKING.

GUARANTEE: I double check all orders before sending. However if you feel that the description of the poster and its condition doesn't match the listing and the photograph please contact me to arrange return and refund (including postage costs).

MORE ORIGINAL INDIE PROMO POSTERS! Over the coming weeks and months I'll be listing many more ranging from well known bands like The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Pixies & Erasure to obscure acts. Expect plenty from the likes of 4AD, Rough Trade & Mute as well as items from smaller labels. There will also be a few postcards and possibly some other promotional items. I'm sorry that I won't be able to answer specific queries about other things that will be offered in the future (due to disorganized storage!) but please see my other items and add me as a favourite seller so that you'll see new finds as they are listed.

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