STAR WARS: Episode IV “A New Hope”, 1977. Original Folded Style A 4th printing 1 Sheet (27 x 41″) theatrical movie poster for sale starring; Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, and directed by George Lucas. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” This is the well known and highly sought after “Style A” and is a guaranteed original. While there are there are 4 domestic printings for this style A and all print runs have the same artwork. There is also a original “Soundtrack” version which is identical except for a tag below the credits which reads “Original motion picture soundtrack on 20th century record and tapes” in ultra large text.
Artist Tom Jung
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Authentication Tips:
The four different print runs can be generalized by 4 differences relating to the information on the bottom horizontal margin; the NSS information.
- 77/21/-0
- 77/21
- 77/21 directly under reads Star Wars
- Same as above except one sheet – style “A” is not written
BEWARE OF FAKES.
There is a lot of information on the internet about authenticating these different versions. The four bullet points below list out the known reproductions.
- A hair was on the original poster when it was being reproduced; causing a photograph of a hair on Leia’s thigh and on Luke’s belt.
- The ground/area below Leia and Luke should be a deep brown, the fake is much brighter orange
- Reproduction posters don’t measure 27 x 41“. The most common incorrect size is 24 x 36″.
- When in doubt about the authenticity, if it appears to be a “too good to be true” deal; then be extra careful, because it probably is.
One of the best internet resources for authentication tips on Star Wars is here under <More Star Wars tips>
This particular Star Wars 1 sheet style “A” 4th printing is the NSS version and is in good condition, there is some light scuffing scattered mainly near the fold lines. The folds show light color loss and the margins are intact with no tears or stains. Linen backing is available for this poster by adding the service to your shopping cart below. This will produce a flat poster prepared correctly for future framing.
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Condition C7 – Sold $932 Linen Backed
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