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ORIGINAL VINTAGE ONE-OF-A-KIND SEPTEMBER 2001 PRE-9/11 SPIDER-MAN RECALLED \"TWIN TOWERS\" ADVANCE ONE-SHEET (40 INCHES x 27 INCHES) MOVIE POSTER RELEASED FOR THE MAY 2002 \"SPIDER-MAN\" SAM RAIMI MOVIE— SIGNED BY \"SPIDER-MAN\" STARRING ACTORS TOBEY MAGUIRE & KIRSTEN DUNSTOffered for sale is the original U.S. advance one-sheet teaser poster from before 9/11 and subsequently recalled by Sony Pictures due to Twin Tower World Trade Center graphics, for Sam Raimi’s \"Spider-Man,\" the movie released May 2002.The poster is signed by the stars of the film and was acquired at sale to benefit the Musicians\' Assistance Program, now part of MusiCares MAP Fund, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy. The certificate of authenticity from the well-known sale company, AllStarCharity, Inc., is signed by the executive director of the sale company and dated September 6, 2001, five days before the terrorist attacks on 9/11.The Historical Context & ArtworkThis is the famously recalled \"Twin Towers\" advance campaign poster from before 9/11 for the May 2002 release of \"Spider-Man.\" The poster features a striking close-up of Spider-Man\'s mask, with the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center distinctly reflected in his eye lens. Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Sony Pictures swiftly pulled and recalled this promotional material from theaters worldwide.
The lower borders display the authentic pre-release printing details, including the original 3 May 2002 release date, \"This film is not yet rated\" text, Columbia Pictures branding, the Marvel logo, copyright notices, and the original promotional web URL.Item Details & SignaturesFormat: Original U.S. advance theatrical one-sheetDimensions: Approximately 27 inches x 40 inchesSignatures: Autographed on the front in silver marker by lead actors Tobey Maguire, who portrayed Spider-Man / Peter Parker, and Kirsten Dunst, who portrayed Mary Jane Watson. The signatures are bold, clean, and prominently placed against the background.Provenance: Acquired at a pre-9/11 charity sale just over 25 years ago and carefully preserved under glass since then, in a climate-controlled smoke-free home.Authentication: Accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included in the listing photographs. The accompanying COA bears a date of September 6, 2001, five days before the September 11 attacks which prompted the subsequent studio recall.Condition & Display NotesThe sale company, after obtaining the poster from the Musicians\' Assistance Program, permanently mounted the one-sheet to a rigid black backing board with a protective front laminate to facilitate display, consistent with high-value sale one-sheet movie posters of the era. It has vibrant visual appeal, clean colors, and crisp presentation.
The poster was never hung in a theater. It is in excellent condition, stored under glass until I removed it to take the photographs for this listing. The poster presents exceptionally well, featuring vivid original colors, a clean glossy surface, and clear, prominent silver-marker signatures by Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.
There are no tears or stains, no color or image loss. There are superficial surface scratches on the laminate used for preservation that show up in the macro photos under intense lighting. Please examine all photographs closely—including the corners, edges, signature close-ups, mounting style, and COA—as they form an essential part of this condition description.
Shipping & HandlingI will securely package, insure it at my expense, and ship the poster flat (not rolled due to the backer board and front laminate) the day after payment, signature required upon delivery per policies.
