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A Howard Chaykin "Poster #1" from the promotion of George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. Chaykin's poster debuted at the 1976 Comic-Con and was the first introduction to the Star Wars saga for unsuspecting attendees, along with a Marvel comic-book series which was drafted by the artist to help generate interest for the film's release the following year.

Composed in Chaykin's original high-detail comic-book style, this poster features a collage of key aspects of the film. Luke Skywalker stands at the front, backed by a blaster-wielding Han Solo, Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Behind them looms Darth Vader, against the Death Star, and X-Wings, Y-Wings, and T.I.E. Fighters are depicted on the poster's lower half. "Star Wars"is written in red in the bottom right corner.

The text in the bottom margin reads "Poster 1, 1st edition artist: Howard Chaykin, Luke Skywalker". A copyright symbol prefaces the final text, "The Star Wars Corporation 1976", a detail only present on original posters, distinguishing the piece from reprints that surfaced years later. This poster shows some edge wear, most notably on the top right corner, and has been conservation linen backed. Dimensions: 73.5 cm x 50.5 (29" x 20")

Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M

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