1. How to order?

Contact us at info@maopost.com with the references of the posters you want.

2. How is payment effected?

You will pay via credit card on Paypal.

3. How are the posters shipped?

Posters are shipped by FedEx inside a cardboard tube. We provide a tracking number, and package arrives within 4 days.

4. What are the FedEx shipping charges?

• USD 38 for USA, Canada and Japan
• USD 47 (€ 35) for Europe
• USD 42 for Australia
• For other countries, please ask

5. Are the Maopost posters all authentic?

Yes, all our posters, including those for sale, are authentic. They are original printings, most of them in excellent condition.

6. Why do you offer so few posters for sale?

We normally sell only posters for which we own several originals. The reason: We want to keep the Maopost collection intact.

7. Can you unearth another original for me?

If you are interested in a poster which is not for sale, we can try to find another original for you. However, you will need to be patient as a search can take several months.

8. What determines the value of a poster?

Mainly age, rarity, condition and topic. For instance, the posters featuring Mao Ze-Dong are particularly prized by Chinese collectors. As for our collection at Maopost, we emphasize good condition and the aesthetics.

9. How many different posters were published?

It's impossible to cite a specific number, but we estimate that at least several tens of thousands posters were created. This may seem exaggerated, but you have to consider posters were an important propaganda tool for several decades.

10. Who collects Chinese posters?

Mainly expatriate Chinese and Hong Kong people, but not many foreigners, yet. More and more mainland Chinese are taking an interest in the posters, running off with the rare originals still available. The most famous collector is a Dutch academic, Stephen Landsberger.

11. Is it easy to find posters in China?

Authentic posters are now scarce in China. Those available in the antique markets of Beijing or Shanghai are largely imitations.

12. How can a poster be well preserved?

The key is to keep it protected from humidity. If the poster is printed on a very thin paper, as is often the case, you may want to mount it on something thicker for more support. Consult a specialist.

13. Can I make commercial use of the images of posters featured on Maopost?

If you wish to use Maopost images for commercial applications, please contact us. We may possibly provide you with higher definition documents. We usually ask that Maopost.com be credited wherever our images are reproduced.

14. Are you a supporter of Mao Ze-Dong or the Chinese Communist Party?

Our site is not politically motivated. We collect the posters for their artistic and historical interest.

15. What is Maoart?

Maoart is a personalized oil painting, inspired by the Maopost posters, available to you via this web site.