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prints are offered on various media ranging in quality and price. Each media
has it's own qualities which you may find more or less suitable to a particular
application. All items are intended for indoor use.
Sizes: Our standard sizes are: 8.5x11 , 11x14, 18x24, 24x36, and 36x54.
Frames are generally available locally for all sizes . 36x54 may require
a special order. Matting is not required for most applications but may be
desired. All sizes are in U.S. Inches.
The available sizes for a particular print are shown near 'Buy Now' buttons
beneath the image on this page.
8.5 x 11 Photo Print (BETTER)
This is a photo quality reproduction on high quality heavy photo stock. This
media provides excellent quality and detail at a low price. Suitable for
framing in any environment.
This media may require protection in the form of a glass or plexi frame depending
on your environment . This media should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Care should be taken not to get these prints wet.
TH Matte ( Thin Matte Paper ) (BETTER)
BEST VALUE! This is a thin matte paper . This paper has reasonable
color depth and saturation and is superior to our standard 'art paper'. If
you're on a budget but still prefer deep color but don't mind a thin
paper this is an excellent choice.
Customers looking to professionally frame their prints should opt for either
our PW MATTE, GLOSSY, or SATIN Finish products.
This media may require protection in the form of a glass or plexi frame depending
on your environment . This media should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Care should be taken not to get these prints wet.
Satin Finish Semi Gloss Paper (BEST)
BEST COLOR! If you like punchy bright images this high quality satin
finish media fits the bill. It has low sheen to prevent excessive reflections
and has excellent color characteristics, increased clarity, depth, and accuracy.
It is a very durable paper and is our top of the line satin finish media.
This media may require protection in the form of a glass or plexi frame depending
on your environment . This media should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Care should be taken not to get these prints wet.
DIGITAL FILE - Digital files delivered
on CD for industry professionals.
We can send you a copy of our digital file on CD which may be used
to create prints of your own, use in film production, or other similar needs.
The most common format is TIF (uncompressed) . Typical image resolution is
300 dpi @ 18 inches. File sizes range from 25 meg to over 600 meg. Some images
are in better condition and resolution than others. If an image is offered
in larger sizes by us ( such as 36x54 ) this indicates a higher resolution
than items only offered at the smaller (11x14) sizes.
Not all items are available in a restored version. We will only sell
an item that has been restored and can not provide 'rush' or 'on demand'
restoration service. If an image has not already been restored we will contact
you. Generally if you see an item on our site with rips, tears, creases,
etc. then it has not yet been restored. You can still purchase the unrestored
version for any image offered.
It takes many work hours to produce a restored image ( see below ).
Our price represents a fraction of the man-hours invested in restoration.
Digital file customers may purchase unrestored images if they wish to perform
any modification or restorations on their own time or when restoration is
not a requirement ( such as a civil war map ).
Restored Digital Files begin at $250 per image. Unrestored Images
( you provide restoration ) begin at $25 per image. Sci fi, Cheret,
and Pinups are excluded. All digital files must be purchased via phone
order and are available to U.S. customers only.
Digital images are owned by KJA consulting and may not be resold. KJA
retains copyrights on all restored derivative works. Other images on
this site are owned by third parties and digital files can not be offered
due to contractual agreement.
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Many people ask us about restorations and while some items on our site have
lines, marks, tears, and others do not. While many items we sell have been
restored to varying degrees many items have not. When purchasing from us
the image shown on the website is the most recent edition. This may show
a stained, torn image or a flawless restoration. It's best to assume that
the image you purchase from us will appear as shown on the website with a
few exceptions. The items in our collection come from a wide and varied source
and many of our customers are interested in the historical value rather than
the presentation value of a particular item so ALL items are offered on our
website regardless of current condition.
Please note not all images will be fully restored and many are simply too
deteriorated to attempt a restoration or there's simply not enough demand
for a particular image. We will, in most cases, attempt to remove page
separations ( that long black or white line splitting the image into 2 or
more pieces ) but do not guarantee this will occur when you purchase your
print. If you would like a restored or semi restored version please
contact us. There may be a several week delay
for restoration requests or restoration may not even be possible.
Standard cleanup: all Panoramic Maps, Railroad Maps, and Civil War
maps will have most library stamps removed and erroneous writing removed
not relevant to the print, such as library notes, unless such items are embedded
in important areas of the print and are simply not economical to remove.
Restoration: Lines, Tears, and Page separations are repaired and the
image is adjusted for maximum contrast and legibility. Here's a sample of
an image previously shown on our site as 'unrestored' and has now been
'restored':
UNRESTORED IMAGE:
RESTORED:
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Our Matte Paper produces a beautiful print suitable for framing
and is used in restaurants, historical sites, museums, and other locations
world wide. Our Satin Finish product produces superior detail and
color depth and has a semi-gloss finish. We are providing this information
to help you choose the proper media for your application. Please note it
is impossible to provide a perfect representation of paper over a crt monitor
- each has a different color spectrum and produce color different ways. This
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TH Matte - Basic Thin
Durable. Intended for indoor use. Looks best when displayed in a plexiglas
or glass frame. Looks great for old maps and prints requiring a non-glossy
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Satin - Our Satin Finish
is a thick satin semi gloss media. This paper produces brilliant color depth
and clarity. In most cases, you'll see blacker blacks, deeper colors, and
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| Golden Gate Bridge |
Matte Paper |
Satin Paper |
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| Landscape |
Matte Paper |
Satin Paper |
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| Theatrical Poster |
Matte Paper |
Satin Paper |
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When you place your order, the process begins.
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Your print is individually made and inspected.
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It is then carefully rolled, placed in protective plastic, and packed in
a sturdy tube mailer.
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Your item is shipped via the U.S. Postal Service direct to your door.
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When it arrives, it is display ready. You can hang it directly on your wall
or frame it as shown.
That's It!
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We
make all our prints on standard size papers so our customers can use 'off
the shelf' low cost frames available in local stores like