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What's available on this site?
On this site you can browse or keyword search a large and continually expanding selection of pictures, photos, editorial cartoons and Toronto Star pages - currently - from our digital archive. Approximately 150 new images are added each week. You will not find, however, images from wire services (e.g. CP, AP, Reuters, Getty) freelance photographers, or privately owned photos. [^to top] Why can't I buy a print of a sports event or a celebrity on your site? Due to copyright and other rights restrictions, it is usually not possible for us to sell reprints photos of professional sports or entertainment events for personal use. [^to top] How many photographs are included on the site? Currently there are images available on this site. [^to top] How often is the site updated? Photos published each day are added to the site within 2-3 business days. New photos from our historic archive are added each week. [^to top] Why can't I find the photo I want? There may be several reasons.
Why do all the photos say "Toronto Star" across the centre? This is an electronic copyright watermark. Any photo you purchase or license will not have this watermark. [^to top] How do I search for a phrase in the Search box? Please refer to our Search Tips page. [^to top] A Toronto Star photographer took my picture but it was not published in The Star. Can I still purchase a copy? Yes, if the picture was saved in our digital archive we can usually offer the photo to you for sale. Please contact us for more information. [^to top] Can I order a photo or page framed? Yes, simply select one of the framing and mat options from the drop down price list for any print. [^to top] Will the caption be printed on the photo? No. We can, however, for a small additional charge, add a dedication plate to any framed print. Please contact us for more information. [^to top] How long will it take to receive my photo? You should receive your photo within 10-14 days after the order has been placed, if the order is to be shipped in Canada or to the US. Orders shipped overseas may take several weeks. [^to top] I can't wait 10-14 days - can I place a rush order? Yes, please contact us for more information. An additional rush fee will apply. [^to top] How can I order page reprint that's not included in your pages gallery? Page reprints of any date back to 1894 can be ordered for $100 plus taxes. To view or locate a Toronto Star page, visit our Pages of the Past full page digital archive. Pages of the Past contains digital images of Toronto Star pages from 2004 back to 1894. Subscription prices (before tax) are as follows:
Please contact us to custom order a Toronto Star page. [^to top] Can I license a photo to add to my personal web site, or to use commercially? Yes, please register online for an account with us if you wish to license a photo to be used on a web site, in a print or electronic publication, for a television or film production, Power Point presentation, brochure, newsletter, etc. [^to top] What is a Premium Print? Any photo can usually be ordered as an 8"x10" or 11"x14" Premium Print. These photos are printed using Ultrachrome ink, on 100% cotton rag, velvet fine art paper. Premium prints are acid free, and provide excellent archivability and light fastness. Each Premium Print is carefully packaged and boxed, ready for gift giving. [^to top] Can I purchase an image published in an older issue of the Toronto Star that is not on your website? We may have the image in our archive if it was taken by a Toronto Star staff photographer, however, we would need to conduct a manual search to locate the photo. Our research fee is $25 per half hour. There is no guarantee we will be able to locate the image. If the photo is not found, a reprint of the entire page on which the photo was published is usually available for purchase. [^to top] Do you ship outside of Canada? Yes, we ship orders to any location in any country. [^to top] |
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