31st Aug, 2023 9:30
Star Wars (1977), a US One Sheet film poster, 'Style C', artwork by Tom Chantrell, directed by George Lucas, 20th Century Fox, printed in the US for international releases, an official early release poster, without the faults evident on the later re-issues (i.e. stray hairs visible in the print on Leia's back and also on R2-D2's foot). As an international issue, there are no cinematic age ratings included, 104.25 cm x 68 cm, laid flat on a card back with cellophane wrapping.
Private collection. Bears a sticker, (ex lot Sotheby’s NY #44) to the outer wrapping. Further details on the poster issue can be found here: https://www.filmonpaper.com/posters/star-wars-one-sheet-style-c-international/
Sold for £1,400
Condition Report
Appears to have been stored flat, with no folds or major creases. Some minor wear and creases to the very edges visible on close inspection. Foxing spots visible around the 'Star Wars' logo, bottom right.
Star Wars (1977), a US One Sheet film poster, 'Style C', artwork by Tom Chantrell, directed by George Lucas, 20th Century Fox, printed in the US for international releases, an official early release poster, without the faults evident on the later re-issues (i.e. stray hairs visible in the print on Leia's back and also on R2-D2's foot). As an international issue, there are no cinematic age ratings included, 104.25 cm x 68 cm, laid flat on a card back with cellophane wrapping.
Private collection. Bears a sticker, (ex lot Sotheby’s NY #44) to the outer wrapping. Further details on the poster issue can be found here: https://www.filmonpaper.com/posters/star-wars-one-sheet-style-c-international/
