Lot 169 - Collectible Poster Live Auction - Japanese STBTatekan (Trimmed), 1962

Sold Stock #167527 | Sold Feb 10 2024

JAMES BOND: DR. NO (1962)

Collectible Posters Live Auction: London - February 2024

Lot #169 - Collectible Poster Live Auction - Japanese STB/Tatekan (Trimmed), 1962

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One of the scarcest of any James Bond posters from any of the series. A Japanese Tatekan (STB) from 1962 for Dr. No. This almost five foot tall poster features Sean Connery in action and from one of the most famous scenes from the film as he surprises his golf-playing house guest. The Tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers than regular Japanese posters, with this particular imagery unique to this release. They are very rare, almost impossible to find in any condition and are highly sought after by Bond collectors. Offered unrestored in two sections as originally issued to cinemas, it presents very well, with the top edge trimmed by approximately 4 1/2 inches. We have consulted with a professional paper restorer who has stated that the missing paper can be reinstated so that the poster appears complete.

(Trimmed): 20.25" x 53.5" (51 x 136 cm)

Additional Information: Poster is in two halfs

Condition: Good

Rolled in two halves with a manual fold towards the bottom of the lower half. The top half has been trimmed by roughly 4.5" at the very top. Multiple pinholes around the border and some discolouration and small nicks and tears around the edges. Some scattered staining.

Artist: Unknown Artist

£2000 - 4000

VAT Status: M

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Size

Item size: 53.5" × 20.25" × 0.04" (135.89cm × 51.44cm × 0.1cm)

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