FROM MAO TO MOZART Isaac Stern in China Original 1981 American One Sheet Movie Poster Isaac Stern, David Golub, Delun Li, Ching-Ling Soong, Shuzhen Tan, Leonard Woodcock

Film Title: From Mao to Mozart

Director: Murray Lerner

Stars: Isaac Stern, David Golub, Delun Li, Ching-Ling Soong, Shuzhen Tan, Leonard Woodcock

Printer/Distributor: United Artists

Condition: Fine-VF (see grading scale below)

Format: Folded American Single-sided One-Sheet 27" x 41"

Film Release Date: Australia 1979 U.S.A. 1981

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Shipping Dimensions: 45 cm x 33 cm x 1 cm (large rigid cardboard envelope with backing board)

Total Approximate Shipping Weight: 450 grams (including packaging)

Description & Condition: You are bidding on a folded American single-sided one sheet movie poster in fine to very fine condition (see image of actual poster and our grading scale below). This is not a reprint or reproduction poster, it is a genuine original 1981 American theatre release colour one sheet movie poster as distributed by United Artists. We will combine multiple purchases into one package (if feasible) to save you on postage cost.

All items are sent standard with tracking (registered post, express post (extra cover is available upon request) and, are either rolled in bubble wrap and packed in a very sturdy round end-plugged mailing tube, or folded into their original folds and placed into a protective sleeve and carefully flat packed into a large stiff mailing folder with backing board for extra protection during transit.

Image Information: A picture speaks a thousand words and form an important part of the item description so please take the time to look at all the images carefully before placing your bid. All images of the actual item for sale and are photographed under natural lighting (where possible) and have not been digitally doctored. We do not use stock photos so what you see is what you get.

Movie Synopsis: Documentary explores Isaac Stern's cultural tour of China is seen, with the master violinist performing and mentoring young Chinese musicians. He visits rehearsals of the Peking Opera, meeting with their musicians who use traditional Chinese instruments, and also visits a sports academy and other venues. The lingering effects of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), which opposed any western influences and oppressed those who introduced western approaches, are evident in the lack of skill development among many of the young musicians and the emphasis on technical skill rather than artistic interpretation...

How Our Posters Are Graded: All images of the posters are of the actual poster for sale so what you see is what you get, we do not use stock photos.

Very Fine: Almost Mint: Unused with no flaws.

Fine:  Generally unused with the original folds or rolled. There may be some slight minor edge wear due to storage and, possible signs of minor ageing but no significant flaws.

Very Good:  These have the usual folds or are rolled posters possibly with pinholes, very light blue tack stain spots, minor edge or fold wear, minor splits or tears, and unobtrusive stains but no paper loss.

Good: Has possible staining, pinholes, minor paper lifts in corners, small tears (possibly taped on reverse) slight fold separations, minor paper loss, and possible blue tack stain spots, and edge wear but still good enough to frame.

Fair: These posters will need some restoration and are usually only sold on this site if they are very rare and hard to find. There will be a combination of tears, paper loss, staining, pinholes and blue tack stains but because of the rarity of the poster, worth linen backing.

About American & Canadian Movie Posters: The American and Canadian One Sheet Posters are globally known as the standard movie poster size and became the most popular among collectors. These posters were printed on a thin paper stock and were usually displayed in front of the theatre or in the lobby.

The 27” x 41” size became popular in the early 1900s, and remained so until the 1980s when the size was shortened to 27" X 40" (same as Australian one-sheets) but can vary slightly in length size by a centimeter or two depending on the distributor and printer used. Many are now also double-sided for use in light boxes.

Many of the sexploitation movie posters of the 70s were printed by different printers and sizes varied from 25” x 37 up to 37” x 41”.

The One Sheet prior to 1980 was almost always found folded in eighths with one vertical fold and two horizontal folds, and after 1980 were sent to theatres rolled.

The studios often printed a couple of different styles of posters for one film, one being what is known as an “Advance” poster issued before the release of a film to entice potential audiences to a showing, and the other one released to coincide with film’s release.

Combined Postage Information: We will combine any auction or fixed price posters to save you on postage. If you are buying multiple posters please let us know and then wait until we adjust the invoice before making payment.

For those concerned about shipping cost please note: The shipping pricing is out of my hands and Australia Post has recently increased their prices but only charge what is costs to post item with tracking.

Parcel Post with Signature: We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priority handling and tracking. There is an option to include a signature requirement at your end but is extra. Extra cover is also available for loss or damage in transit for more valuable and delicate items. If you choose not to opt for a signature and/or extra cover, we will not be responsible for items damaged or lost in transit.

Domestic Extra Cover: Extra cover against loss or damage in transit is available on registered articles only and is calculated at $1.50 per $100 value or part thereof, in excess of $100 and up to a maximum of $5000. This option is highly recommended for items valued over $100.

Worldwide Shipping Costs: International shipping will vary depending on your location in the world so please ask for a quote before placing your bid to avoid disappointment at check-out time. The zones are generally divided up into United States and Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific and there is a maximum weight of 20 kg.

Tracking is supplied on all posters posted and we will combine items to save you on postage so please notify us if you are bidding on more than one item and we will combine all you items onto the one invoice.

Registered Post International (signature required at your end) is available to most International destinations for about $6 extra. We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priority handling, basic tracking where available, and a signature on delivery.

International Extra Cover ($9.60 for 1st $100 and $2.50 per $100 thereafter to a maximum of $5000) is also available to most International destinations. We will not be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit if this option is not taken.

Happy Bidding!