Most posters aren't made specifically for collecting. That is, they're primarily a form of disposably advertising, which is why they're written on, folded, ripped, etc.
Marks
Movie Poster Blemishes - Overview
By Mr. Movie Poster - Posted on July 14th, 2006
Tagged: Bleed-Through
• Blemishes
• Fading
• Folding
• Holes
• Marks
• Stains
• Tape
• Tears
• Trimming
• Wrinkles
Movie Poster Blemishes - Marks
By Mr. Movie Poster - Posted on June 28th, 2006
Marks - A mark refers to anything that was written on the poster - ink, pencil, paint, etc.
