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Printing company Marler Haley produced a limited quantity of posters exclusively for the Odeon Cinema chain as a special promotion for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). All of the Marler Haley posters featured different designs than those seen on the main advertising campaign. Offered in this lot is a set comprising four double crowns - "The Heroes Return...", "...But So Do The Villains", "...Space For A Little Romance", "Fun For Everyone With C-3PO & R2-D2", and an uncommon montage design British Quad. It is highly desirable and one of the most sought-after and rarest Star Wars cinematic collectables printed.

Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.

(Quad): 40" x 30" (102 x 76 cm); (Double-Crowns): 20" x 30" (51 x 76 cm)

Condition: Very Fine+ to Near Mint

All rolled. Quad has a few tiny nicks and tears around the border. Double-Crowns show minimal handling or age wear.

Artist: Marler Haley

£5000 - 10000

VAT Status: Ω

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