Lot 937: Star Wars

Super rare original color 40 x 60 'Style A' movie poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Cardstock poster was produced in 1980 and features artwork by Roger Kastel, who was inspired by the 1967 re-release poster for Gone With the Wind, with many similarities between the two posters. Poster also has its NSS information printed in the lower border. Produced only for major motion pictures, there were fewer of these size posters produced due to the exponential cost as compared to standard one-sheet posters. Scattered edge creases and dings, and a few corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Rolled. This particular design was quickly replaced after its release as Billy Dee Williams was unhappy that his character, Lando Calrissian, was not featured on the poster. Later versions of this artwork had Williams's character incorporated into the overall image.

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