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  • James Bond: Diamonds Are Forever Movie Poster

    James Bond: Diamonds Are Forever

    £395.00

    “The satellite is at present over… Kansas. Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years. Perhaps New York, with all that smut and traffic… might give them a chance for a fresh start. Washington, DC. Perfect. Since we have not heard from them, they will hear from us.”

    Loosely based on Ian Fleming’s fourth Bond novel, but featuring returning Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, “Diamonds Are Forever” was Sean Connery’s last official outing as Ian Fleming’s super agent, where he gets to romp around Amsterdam & Las Vegas. Stunning mixture of Robert McGinnis artwork and photo montage for this Japanese B2 from 1971 with a great image of Connery as Bond at the centre of the action. Presented in excellent unrestored original flat/unfolded rolled condition this presents superbly and represents a fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from the Sean Connery era.

    Trivia: Reportedly, the final scene Sir Sean Connery filmed as Bond (at least in the official film franchise) was the one in which an unconscious Bond is loaded into a coffin at the funeral home. So, Connery’s last day of playing James Bond for EON Productions was Friday, August 13, 1971.

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  • James Bond: Goldfinger Movie Poster

    James Bond: Goldfinger

    £225.00

    “You see the gear lever here ? Now, if you take the top off, you will find a little red button. Whatever you do, don’t touch it. You’ll release this section of the roof, and engage and then fire the passenger ejector seat.”

    007’s third screen outing “Goldfinger” in 1964 saw the template introduced for all future James Bond movies with a spectacular set-piece finale at Fort Knox Gold Depository, Kentucky with Bond (Sean Connery) not only having to fight off the titular Goldfinger’ and his henchman ‘Oddjob’ but also defuse a nuclear bomb; all in a days work for a 00 Agent and all featured in this photo montage style Swiss one-sheet –  striking mixture of key scenes and characters. I particularly like the large 007 logo with Connery silhouette which runs across the bottom. The design is exclusive to the 1970s Swiss re-release and not found anywhere else. Presented in excellent unrestored folded (as issued) condition this presents superbly with minimal handling wear and represents a fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from the Sean Connery era.

    Trivia: First appearance of a laser beam in a movie. In the original script, the scene had a spinning buzzsaw (as in the novel) until it was decided that such an image had become commonplace and unoriginal.

     

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  • James Bond: Moonraker Movie Poster

    James Bond: Moonraker

    £195.00

    “Outer space now belongs to James Bond 007”

    At the time of its release in 1979 this “Star Wars” inspired Bond movie (“For Your Eyes Only” was originally slated to be released after “The Spy Who Loved Me”, but the huge success of  “Star Wars” called for a rethink) was the largest grossing 007 movie to date. Beautiful detailed Daniel Gouzee artwork was the highlight of the worldwide “Moonraker” campaign and this original 1979 Japanese B2 film poster really does look impressive. The Japanese text certainly adds an air of sophistication and coolness to the design. Featuring a suave Roger Moore in a shiny silver space suit; a rarity on any Bond poster campaign as he was normally illustrated wearing a ‘trademark’ black tuxedo…Presented in a high grade, rolled (as issued) condition this unrestored example displays and presents to excellent effect with  colours that are bright and unfaded. Hugely desirable and very collectable, it would be a worthy addition to any collection of James Bond movie memorabilia and is an impressive 007 film poster from the Roger Moore run in the series.

    Trivia: Producer Albert R. Broccoli complained that Maurice Binder‘s title sequence cost more than the entire budget of Dr. No (1962).

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  • On Her Majesty's Secret Service Movie Poster

    James Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    £375.00

    “Far Up…Far Out…Far More..”

    A US window card from the first year of release 1969 for George Lazenby‘s one & only appearance as Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”A magnificent James Bond poster with bold vibrant colours and a combination of intricate and detailed all-action artwork from regular Bond illustrators Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis, make for particularly fine and memorable poster that is immediately recognisable as a Bond film. The window card format is particularly scarce with far fewer printed than the regular one-sheets and due to its smaller size is perfect for display. Presented unrestored in original unfolded (as issued) condition this rare example demonstrates some light handling and age wear and displays to impressive effect and represents a fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from one of the most respected entries in this long running franchise.

    Trivia: George Lazenby suggested a scene where Bond skis off a cliff and opens a parachute. This was scrapped, as the filmmakers lacked the resources to pull it off. It was used as the opening for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

     

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  • On Her Majesty's Secret Service Movie Poster

    James Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    £195.00

    “HOW MRS 007 MET HER MAN”

    A black and white publicity still from the first year of release 1969 for George Lazenby‘s one & only appearance as Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”A fantastic image featuring not only Lazenby as Bond, but also Diana Rigg as Teresa ‘Tracy’ Draco the soon to be Mrs.Bond (SPOILER: although not for very long). There was reputed to be a real lack of rapport between the two characters it was reported as a frosty relationship on set – I think that comes across very well here, either that or hats off to Ring for some first class acting. This is the first time I have seen this image, with Bond collectors stating it being particularly scarce. Presented unrestored in original flat and unfolded (as issued) condition this rare example displays very well with only some light handling and age wear. The rear of the still carries a printed snipe titled “HOW MRS 007 MET HER MAN” with a full breakdown of the scene and further information regarding the production. A fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from one of the most respected entries in this long running franchise.

    Sold in a photographic mount, which can be removed if desired.

    Trivia: George Lazenby suggested a scene where Bond skis off a cliff and opens a parachute. This was scrapped, as the filmmakers lacked the resources to pull it off. It was used as the opening for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

     

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  • James Bond: On Her Majesty's Secret Service Alternative Movie Poster

    James Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    £295.00

    “Far Up…Far Out…Far More..”

    An outstanding limited edition alternative movie poster for George Lazenby‘s one & only appearance as Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”A magnificent, James Bond poster with bold vibrant colours and a combination of intricate and detailed all-action artwork from one of the best  illustrators currently working – Paul Mann. Truly impressive and immediately recognisable as a Bond film. This alternative movie poster printed in 2022 is particularly scarce selling out immediately on release. Presented unrestored in original unfolded (as issued), rolled condition this hand-numbered (#126/165) example displays to impressive effect and represents a fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from one of the most respected entries in this long running franchise.

    Trivia: George Lazenby suggested a scene where Bond skis off a cliff and opens a parachute. This was scrapped, as the filmmakers lacked the resources to pull it off. It was used as the opening for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

     

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  • James Bond: On Her Majesty's Secret Service Movie Poster

    James Bond: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    £795.00

    “Far Up…Far Out…Far More..”

    An outstanding first year of release Japanese STB/Tatekan movie poster for George Lazenby‘s one & only appearance as Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”A magnificent, James Bond poster with bold vibrant colours and a combination of intricate and detailed all-action artwork combining the artwork of Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis with photographic imagery. Immediately recognisable as a Bond film and at almost 5′ tall it’s truly impressive. Genuinely rare, the tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. Offered in two sections as distributed to cinema and presented unrestored in original rolled condition this example displays to superb effect and represents a fantastic piece of collectable James Bond cinematic memorabilia from one of the most respected entries in this long running franchise.

    Trivia: George Lazenby suggested a scene where Bond skis off a cliff and opens a parachute. This was scrapped, as the filmmakers lacked the resources to pull it off. It was used as the opening for The Spy Who Loved Me (1977).

     

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  • James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun Movie Poster

    James Bond: The Man With The Golden Gun

    £295.00

    “The world’s greatest villains have tried to kill James Bond…Now it’s Scaramanga’s turn to try !”

    A truly exceptional complete set of all eight US lobby cards for the 1974 James Bond film “The Man With The Golden Gun”, produced for United Artists under the classic stewardship of Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman and director Guy Hamilton. Ian Fleming’s spy novel received the usual terrific treatment with the help of two beautiful Bond Girls, Britt Ekland and Maud Adams, and an incredibly dangerous villain, Scaramanga portrayed by Hammer Films “Dracula” star Christopher Lee.  He is accompanied by one of the best Bond henchmen, diminutive Nick Nack as played by French actor Herve Villechaize. Stunning Far East location work in this effort includes Kowloon, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and throw in a bit of martial arts (popular due to the huge success of “Enter The Dragon”) then you have not just your typical action-packed Bond spectacle but also an incredible series of Bond images. Originally flat and unfolded (as issued) these lobby cards display and present to superb effect. No pinholes, tears, rips or paper loss, just the very minimal of handling wear, this beautiful set represents a fantastic item of highly desirable 007 movie memorabilia.

    Trivia: Travelling to Los Angeles for the Johnny Carson show to promote the film, Sir Christopher Lee had his golden gun confiscated by U.S. Customs.

     

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  • James Bond: The Spy Who Loved Me Alternative Movie Poster

    James Bond: The Spy Who Loved Me

    £295.00

    “…maybe I misjudged Stromberg. Any man who drinks Dom Perignon ’52 can’t be all bad.”

    A magnificent alternative movie poster for Lewis Gilbert’s 1977 James Bond extravaganza…“The Spy Who Loved Me”…Cubby Broccoli wanted this to be “BIGGEST Bond of All” and it certainly lived up to the billing, utilising the massive purpose built 007 soundstage at Pinewood Studios, still very much in use today. The action-packed artwork by artist Alfons Kiefer features all the classic imagery you’d expect to see in a Bond film, 007 dressed in a tuxedo, exotic location, gadgets, psychotic villains and beautiful, glamorous women – Barbara Bach who played the Russian super spy Anya Amasova (Agent XXX) and Caroline Munro (the helicopter pilot Naomi). This thirteen-colour screenprint is presented on Fedrigoni Materica Gesso paper and is hand-numbered #34/85. This amazing limited edition art print represents a fine piece of very collectable James Bond movie memorabilia.

    Trivia: The closing credits say, “James Bond will return in For Your Eyes Only (1981)” but, because of the successes of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977),  the space set Moonraker (1979) was chosen.

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  • James Bond: The World is Not Enough

    James Bond: The World is Not Enough

    £65.00

    “As the countdown begins for the new millienium there is still one number you can always count on..007″….Pierce Brosnan’s third and highly succesful Bond film “The World Is Not Enough”. This original 1999 US One Sheet Final Style B. is quite exceptional featuring the photographic talents of Nigel Parry, Keith Hamshere and Jay Maidment with design by art directors Mark Belin & Damon Kidwell. Much rarer design than the Style A. & becoming increasingly hard to find in such outstanding condition.

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  • James Bond: The World is Not Enough

    James Bond: The World is Not Enough

    £75.00

    “As the countdown begins for the new millienum there is still one number you can always count on..007″….Pierce Brosnan’s third and highly succesful Bond film “The World Is Not Enough”. This original 1999 country of origin UK Quad is quite excetional featuring the photographic talents of Nigel Parry, Keith Hamshere and Jay Maidment with design by art director Brian Bysouth…The gloss finish only compliments what is already a really great poster.

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  • James Bond: Thunderball Poster

    James Bond: Thunderball

    £295.00

    “Bond drives an Aston…naturally”

    In 1965, Aston Martin released this tie-in advertisement poster featuring Bond’s DB5 in their dealer showrooms to promote their association with the James Bond franchise and the latest release “Thunderball”, at the time the highest grossing film series on record. Original, 1965 are extremely scarce and in some cases prohibitively expensive, but in 1999 Bond Producer’s EON authorised a limited edition licenced print run of only 400 posters. They were printed to approximately the same size as the originals (British double crown size – 20″ x 30″) and are identifiable by the unique limited edition hand written number on each one – in this case 384/400. Presented rolled in excellent condition this is hugely desirable and very collectable and would be a worthy addition to any collection of James Bond movie memorabilia and is a truly impressive 007 poster.

    Trivia: On October 27, 2010, the Aston Martin DB5 used in this movie and Goldfinger (1964) was sold, fully “loaded”, to American classic car collector Harry Yeaggy for a reported $4 million by London’s RM Auctions. The car had only one previous private owner, an American radio station owner named Jerry Lee, who purchased the car directly from the Aston Martin factory in 1969 for $12,000. Lee had kept the car at his Pennsylvania house for over forty years.

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