Results of Heritage's Weekly Internet Movie Poster Auctions for August, 2005

DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage's Weekly Internet Movie Poster Auctions (IMPA), including auctions #55081 (closed Sunday, August 7), #55082 (closed Sunday, August 14), #55083 (closed Sunday, August 21), and #55084 (closed Sunday, August 28), posted strong results for August, 2005.

The IMPA auctions saw 389 bidders competing for 462 lots over the four auctions, with 177 bidders successful. Total IMPA sell-through was $24,819.

Heritage's IMPA auctions begin and end every Sunday at 10pm CT. IMPA auctions now run on a weekly rotation, so a new auction opens and closes each Sunday night, giving poster enthusiasts more frequent opportunities to add new material to their collections. Call today to consign to a future auction, as the earliest consignments receive the most attention and publicity. Those interested in consigning to IMPA or to Heritage's live Signature auctions are invited to visit a special section on the Heritage Movie Poster Auctions (HMPA) website or call Grey Smith directly at 214-252-4261, or email at GreySM@HeritageMoviePosters.com.

Available lots can be accessed from the home page, HeritageMoviePosters.com, by choosing the "Post Auction Buys" link under Recently Closed Auctions.

Highlights from the August IMPA auctions include:

• Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947). French Petite (23" X 31"). REALIZED: $460.
• Broadway to Hollywood (MGM, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). REALIZED: $431.
• Battle of Britain (United Artists, 1969). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). REALIZED: $431.
• 24 Hours (Paramount, 1931). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). REALIZED: $373.
• The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). REALIZED: $373.
• Ladies They Talk About (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). REALIZED: $357.

Complete prices realized for all Heritage auctions can be found at http://www.heritagemovieposters.com/common/auction/pricesrealized.php (membership is totally free).