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  Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope

  £250.00

  “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”

  A global phenomenon when originally released in 1977 producing (at the time) a multitude of related merchandise including some exceptional posters one of which was a design by revered fantasy artists Drew Struzan & Charlie White. Struzan is now regarded as THE ‘Star Wars’ movie poster artist with this collaboration with White being his first recognised work for the franchise. Very much a favourite among Star Wars collectors the ‘Circus Style D’ artwork was re-used as a US one sheet in 1992 for the 15th Anniversary re-release when printed and distributed by Kilian Enterprises. The print quality and colour saturation is incredible with Kilian considered the best of the best in respect of the limited edition Anniversary posters produced. Presented here in original unrestored condition this excellent rolled (as issued) example has light handling wear, deep unfaded vibrant colours and some of the finest “Star Wars” artwork EVER !…“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid”

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  Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

  £175.00

  “General Kenobi. Years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father’s request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack, and I’m afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”

  A global phenomenon when originally released in 1977 producing (at the time) a multitude of related merchandise including some exceptional commercial posters. Factors Inc of California, USA were responsible for some of the best and examples have gone on to become very collectable in their own right. Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) has become iconic and hugely popular; everyone loves a beautiful Princess, and really has become a major symbol for the franchise and a pivotal figure in the massive marketing and merchandising campaign that was to follow. Presented here on this original vintage 1977 fully studio authorised “Star Wars” poster. Presented in original unrestored high grade condition this an excellent rolled (as issued) example. This is one of the very first commercial posters for the movie and a very early release Star Wars merchandising poster. An incredibly scarce and desirable example of Star Wars memorabilia.

  FACTORS ETC. INC. BEAR. DEL. USA IMAGE FACTORY INC. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. / Copyright 1977 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

  Trivia: George Lucas was so sure this movie would flop that instead of attending the premiere, he went on vacation to Hawaii with his good friend Steven Spielberg. It was on that vacation that they came up with the idea for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

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  Star Wars: The First Ten Years (Signed Edition)

  £495.00

  “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”

  A global phenomenon when originally released in 1977 producing over the years a multitude of related merchandise including some exceptional posters one of which was a design by revered fantasy artists Drew Struzan for the 10th Anniversary. Struzan is now regarded as THE ‘Star Wars’ movie poster artist with this limited edition, hand-numbered example #2767/3000 very much a favourite with Star Wars collectors. Printed by Gore Graphics on heavy stock art paper and distributed by Kilian Enterprises, the print quality and colour saturation is incredible. Kilian considered the best of the best in respect of the limited edition Anniversary posters produced. Presented here in original unrestored condition this excellent rolled (as issued) example has some of the finest ‘Star Wars’ artwork EVER ! On the commission Struzan had the following to say “I always viewed it as the story of Luke Skywalker”

   

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