East German film poster
Proof of the Man | East Germany | 1984
£300- description
- Original vintage East German film poster - East German release of Japanese export film
- country
- East Germany
- artist
- Schallneu
- year
- 1984
- condition
- B | Fair - Noticeable wear but still presentable. Faded discolouration in places. Was factory folded, now stored flat.
- dimensions
- 80 x 57 / 32" x 23"
- technique
- Offset lithography
- carbon footprint
- Approximately 67kg. Read more.
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