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These Are the Very Rare Star Wars Posters You're Looking For

These Are the Very Rare Star Wars Posters You're Looking For

Propstore's auction of Star Wars movie posters—including one with autographs from Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and more—is targeting deep-pocketed collectors.

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A rare Star Wars poster showing Han Solo and Princess Leia in a swoony embrace
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It’s been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props, ludicrously valuable comics, and much-sought-after vintage toys. Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way up to $12,000 and beyond.

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But even if you don’t have that kind of cash lying around, you can still ogle the goods. Click through to see just some of the Star Wars posters that will be up for auction April 18-19 at Propstore; there are some very cool selections that aren’t from the galaxy far, far away—including 1984's Dune, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Evil Dead, Alien, and more. And if you do feel the Force moving your hand toward your wallet, registration and bidding is now open at this link.

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A New Hope magazine poster

A New Hope magazine poster

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Carefully preserved but with some fold marks, this poster from Mook Town Magazine commemorating the 1977 release is expected to fetch $1,000-$2,000. The art is by Ohrai Noriyoshi.

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A New Hope autographed poster

A New Hope autographed poster

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As of this writing, bidding is already at $13,000 for this Tom Jung poster in pristine condition—with the added enhancement of being autographed by Alec Guinness, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Anthony Daniels.

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A New Hope poster from 1978

A New Hope poster from 1978

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According to the Propstore catalogue, “This poster was printed in 1978 while Star Wars was still in continuous first release. The film stayed in theaters for a very long time, and Lucasfilm decided to revitalize its marketing with a new poster.” The art is by Charles White III and Drew Struzan, and the poster is estimated to go for up to $1,000.

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A New Hope printer’s proof

A New Hope printer’s proof

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This Tom Jung poster highlighted by Luke Skywalker’s physique might look familiar, but this version is a very rare printer’s proof on linen. It’s expected to pull in up to $12,000.

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A New Hope printer’s proof

A New Hope printer’s proof

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Another printer’s proof on linen, this time featuring iconic Tom Chantrell art, is also expected to go for up to $12,000.

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Return of the Jedi British quad

Return of the Jedi British quad

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Released in 1983 and featuring art by Josh Kirby. The estimate for this one is $500-$1,000.

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Return of the Jedi Polish poster

Return of the Jedi Polish poster

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This Polish poster dates to 1984 and features striking Darth Vader art by Witold Dybowski. It’s expected to fetch up to $1,200.

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Return of the Jedi Polish poster

Return of the Jedi Polish poster

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Estimated to go for up to $1,000, and also featuring art by Witold Dybowski.

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Return of the Jedi poster with artist autograph

Return of the Jedi poster with artist autograph

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Look closely and you’ll see the signature of the late artist Kazuhiko Sano, adding even more value to an already gorgeous poster. The top estimate for this item is $3,000.

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Revenge of the Jedi poster

Revenge of the Jedi poster

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This is kind of the ultimate conversation piece, isn’t it? Even with the folds, this Drew Struzan piece is estimated to go for up to $4,000.

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Prequel trilogy posters

Prequel trilogy posters

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This one lot gathers Drew Struzan artwork and all the Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith vibes your gallery wall can handle. This six-poster set is expected to fetch $1,000.

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The Empire Strikes BackGone With the Wind-style” poster

The Empire Strikes BackGone With the Wind-style” poster

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Swoon! The art is by Roger Kastel. This original, large-scale poster is expected to garner up to $2,000. Propstore also has another version (a 1995 reprint, rather than an original) signed by director Irvin Kershner that’s expected to get $1,000.

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The Empire Strikes Back insert

The Empire Strikes Back insert

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With Tom Jung art, and rendered in the more rare dark blue colorway, this insert poster should bring in up to $1,000.

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The Empire Strikes Back “Teal Style” poster

The Empire Strikes Back “Teal Style” poster

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Speaking of unusual colorways—how fun is this Tom Jung poster? According to Propstore, “it is the belief that this was a possible test print poster that was never distributed to theaters. Referred to as the Teal Style, only a small handful have come to market over the years, and it remains one of the more elusive posters from the franchise.” Expect to pay up to $5,000 for this one.

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Phantom Menace concept print

Phantom Menace concept print

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This is a copy of the original painting on glossy paper, but how cool anyway: concept art for Theed, the capital of Naboo, in which artist Doug Chiang brings a memorable setting from the prequel trilogy to vivid life.

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