Frank Zappa - 1982 European Tour – Poster originale - 1980s
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Description from the seller
** Reserve price 49 euros **
Original promotional poster dedicated to Frank Zappa’s 1982 European tour, linked to the album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch.
The graphics directly echo the album’s iconic visual language: the large black geometric sign of the “ship,” the white background, the blue stripe, and two photographic images of Frank Zappa placed within the composition.
At the top appears the name ZAPPA, while at the bottom the title is listed:
“Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch”
and the wording:
“1982 EUROPEAN TOUR”
The poster also features production and copyright credits, including:
- photographs by Guido Harari
- illustration taken from Drowning Witch
- reference to Roger Price
- logo/indication of merchandising
This is original promotional material from the era, not a modern reprint.
Conditions
The poster shows obvious signs of use and preservation compatible with its age:
- horizontal and vertical folds
- paper warping
- small marks and superficial abrasions
- some imperfections along the edges
- small tears and localized wear
- adhesive tape on the back
- a small tear/abrasion on the top edge
The graphics remain complete, legible, and visually striking nonetheless.
All defects are documented in the detailed photographs and form an integral part of the description.
Data
Artist: Frank Zappa
Year: 1982
Tour: European Tour 1982
Title: Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
Format: m:84x60 cm
Type: original promotional poster
Technique: color offset printing on paper
Photographs: Guido Harari
Conditions: good, with signs of use and folds as per photographs
The frame possibly shown in the staged images is not included in the sale.
Seller's Story
Uffici Reclame – Vintage Advertising Prints
Collezione curata di manifesti pubblicitari vintage selezionati per impatto visivo, qualità grafica e valore nel tempo. Ogni opera è descritta in modo preciso e trasparente, con particolare attenzione a epoca, caratteristiche e condizioni reali.
La selezione include sia originali d’epoca che ristampe vintage, sempre chiaramente specificate.
Ideale per collezionisti, interior designer e amanti della grafica pubblicitaria.
Spedizione sicura in tubo rigido professionale con tracking.
Translated by Google Translate** Reserve price 49 euros **
Original promotional poster dedicated to Frank Zappa’s 1982 European tour, linked to the album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch.
The graphics directly echo the album’s iconic visual language: the large black geometric sign of the “ship,” the white background, the blue stripe, and two photographic images of Frank Zappa placed within the composition.
At the top appears the name ZAPPA, while at the bottom the title is listed:
“Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch”
and the wording:
“1982 EUROPEAN TOUR”
The poster also features production and copyright credits, including:
- photographs by Guido Harari
- illustration taken from Drowning Witch
- reference to Roger Price
- logo/indication of merchandising
This is original promotional material from the era, not a modern reprint.
Conditions
The poster shows obvious signs of use and preservation compatible with its age:
- horizontal and vertical folds
- paper warping
- small marks and superficial abrasions
- some imperfections along the edges
- small tears and localized wear
- adhesive tape on the back
- a small tear/abrasion on the top edge
The graphics remain complete, legible, and visually striking nonetheless.
All defects are documented in the detailed photographs and form an integral part of the description.
Data
Artist: Frank Zappa
Year: 1982
Tour: European Tour 1982
Title: Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch
Format: m:84x60 cm
Type: original promotional poster
Technique: color offset printing on paper
Photographs: Guido Harari
Conditions: good, with signs of use and folds as per photographs
The frame possibly shown in the staged images is not included in the sale.
Seller's Story
Uffici Reclame – Vintage Advertising Prints
Collezione curata di manifesti pubblicitari vintage selezionati per impatto visivo, qualità grafica e valore nel tempo. Ogni opera è descritta in modo preciso e trasparente, con particolare attenzione a epoca, caratteristiche e condizioni reali.
La selezione include sia originali d’epoca che ristampe vintage, sempre chiaramente specificate.
Ideale per collezionisti, interior designer e amanti della grafica pubblicitaria.
Spedizione sicura in tubo rigido professionale con tracking.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Frank Zappa
Poster title
1982 European Tour – Poster originale
Estimated period
1980s
Condition
B (reasonable - obvious imperfections)
Height
84 cm
Width
60 cm
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