The "Holy Grail" of Star Wars Signed Posters - An Astounding 149 Autographs Including RARE Harrison Ford "Han" Inscription!Offered here for your bidding consideration is one of the most impressive signed pieces of Star Wars memorabilia in existence. This original 27" x 41" full sized German commercial edition poster for "The Empire Strikes Back" showcases over one hundred and forty-nine (149) autographs. Virtually all of the "who's who" of the Star Wars saga--both behind the scenes and on-camera are present. While the visual impact of this poster is dramatic to the collector's eye, perhaps the most impressive aspect to it is the time invested to create such a remarkable piece. Over the course of three decades of time, this poster has traveled across the United States and Europe dozens of times, being brought to countless shows and signings events. Hundreds--if not thousands--of hours have been invested in the curation of the autographs on this poster.
Amongst the rare and desirable names showcased on this poster, undoubtedly the feature signature is a beautiful silver metallic marker autograph from Harrison Ford, who not only places a choice autograph, but adds an ULTRA RARE "Han" inscription--one of a handful of authentically signed Star Wars pieces known with a character inscription from Ford.
And now, without further delay, here is the impressive assortment of names showcased on this poster:
Bob Anderson, Chris Anderson, Alen Austen, Charlie Bailey,
Kenny Baker, Carl Bang, Craig Barron, Bill Beck, Dave Berry, Jon Berg, Doug Beswick, Don Bies, Patricia Blau, Jim Bloom, Bruce Boa, Richard Bonehill, Jeremy Bulloch, Jane Busby, Trevor Butterfield, Stephen Calcutt, Dave Carson, Chris Cassady, Norman Chancer, Ken Colley, Michael Culver, Anthony Daniels, Sandy Dhuyvetter, Peter Diamond, Dick Dova, Jim Dowdall, Nick Dudman, Patricia Rose Duignan, Dwayne Dunham, Ian Durrant, Selwyn Eddy III, Richard Edlund, Mike Edmonds, Harrison Ellenshaw, Stephanie English,
Chris Evans, Robert Finley III, Richard Fish, Carrie Fisher, Stephen Fitzalan, Alan Flying, Harrison Ford, Kay Freeborn, Stuart Freeborn, Wendy Froud, Mike Fulmer, Vic Gallucci, Steve Gawley, Joe Gibson, Geoff Glover, Julian Glover, Mark Hamill, Bill Hargreaves, Alan Harris, Ray Hassett, Sigbjørn Henanger, Kit Hiller, Ed Hirsch, Paul Hirsch, John Hollis, Ron Hone, Mike Houston, Paul Huston, Paul Jericho, Milton Johns, Brian Johnson, Joe Johnston, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Kasdan, Irvin Kershner, Colin Kitchens, Kim Knowlton, Neil Krepela, Peter Kuran , Gary Kurtz, Melissa Kurtz, Tiffany Kurtz, Denis Lawson, Ian Liston, Brian Lofthouse, Vance Lorenzini, Dennis Lowe, George Lucas, Mike MacKenzie, Christopher Malcolm, Nick Maley, Scott Marshall, Peter Mayhew, Jack McKenzie, Kieran McNamara, Digby Milner, John Modridge, Ted Moehnke, John Mollo, Catherine Monroe, Thaine Morris, John Morton, Brian Muir, Dennis Muren, Terrence Mustoo, Roger Nichols, Bruce Nicholson, Richard Oldfield, Ease Owyeung, Frank Oz, John Pakenham, Udo Pampel, Michael Pangrazio, Chris Parsons,Lorne Peterson, Quentin Pierre, Kelvin Pike, Dave Prowse, Ron Punter, Ken Ralston, John Ratzenberger, Clive Reville, Norman Reynolds, Doug Robinson, Nilo Rodis-Jamero, Deep Roy, Michael Sheard, Colin Skeaping, Tony Smart, Thomas Smith, Tom St. Amand, Barry Summerford, Peter Suschitzky, Alan Swaden, Keith Swaden, Randy Thom, Marc Thorpe, Phil Tippett, Alan Tompkins,Marilyn Turk, Ole Kristian Uglum, Rune Vindenes, Joe Viskocil, Gary Waller, Robert Watts, Howie Weed, Bill Westley, Billy Dee Williams, Jason Wingreen and Samuel Zoltheis.
As expected with a heavily handled item, the poster does showcased scattered surface impressions and light handling wear, however it has been placed on archival linen backing which not only minimizes any wear, but also ensures that this relic withstands the test of time for many generations to come. If you are looking for the ULTIMATE piece for your Star Wars collection, there is no need to look any further!
From the Steve Grad Star Wars Autograph Collection
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