Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized still from the 1983 Third Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. Staring Mark
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US style B film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi 1983 U.S. Half Sheet Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1983 U.S. half sheet poster for the film Return of the Jedi (Star Wars: Episode VI
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi 1983 Original Vintage Poster
Located in London, GB
Return of the Jedi 1983 Original Vintage Poster
measures 27×41" inches / 68 x 104 cm
unfolded
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1980s Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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C Print, Paper
RETURN OF THE JEDI 1983 YAMAKATSU Commercial Poster, NORIYOSHI OHRAI
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic original 'Starfall' Return of the Jedi Japanese poster designed by Noriyoshi Ohrai. One
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20th Century Japanese Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
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Original Vintage 1977 Iconic Star Wars Movie Poster By The Hildebrandt Brothers
By Hildebrandt Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the first film in the iconic Star Wars saga by George Lucas starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Prin...
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1970s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
This poster "Golf" was created in 1984 and is in mint condition. Printed in lithography, the vibrant colour and minimalist art deco design of the oversized golf ball and cut out figu...
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1980s Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Vintage Leonetto Cappiello Cognac Monnet Art Deco Advertising Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Cognac Monnet poster by Leonetto Cappiello.
Featuring a sun in the glass, this poster by Cappiello visually represents the warmth of the drink as sunshine bursts out of th...
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YODA Star Wars Movie Pop Art Photography Photo Empire Strikes Back Return Jedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
R2DR - STAR WARS
Exhibition Poster from series "The Toys"
A retrospective on 80's and 90's pop culture by pop artists "Destro"
Original offset lithograph poster printed on acid-free...
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Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
Return of the Jedi
Located in London, GB
Original US style B film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. The art work on this poster is by Tim Reamer (dates unknown) The...
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Bechtold Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
By Erwin Bechtold
Located in London, GB
Original vintage 1975 Oversize size promo poster.
35.1 x 50.1 cm
Sold as seen rolled - excellent condition.
Born in Cologne, in 1925, Erwin Bechtold is a German artist known for...
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1980s Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Archival Paper
CLINIQUE CHÉRON Lithograph, Girl with Cats, Dogs, Vintage French Advertising 58"
By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Located in Union City, NJ
CLINIQUE CHÉRON is a fine art lithographic re-creation after the original 1905 vintage French advertising poster created by Théophile Steinlen for the veterinary CLINIQUE CHÉRON Fran...
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1990s Art Nouveau Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Lithograph
2001: a Space Odyssey
Located in London, GB
2 Original double weight candid photographs for Stanley Kubrick's landmark science fiction film that is still considered one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time. (one ov...
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1960s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Portrait of a Woman - British Art Deco style female portrait
By Stefani Melton Fisher
Located in London, GB
A really lovely early 20th century British watercolour and chalks portrait on paper by Stefani Melton Fisher. It depicts in a realistic palette a beautiful young woman and was painte...
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20th Century Art Deco Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Chalk, Watercolor
1905 Cognac Pellisson Original Vintage Poster
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Winchester, GB
One of the most iconic poster designs of the 20th century by one of the most revered poster artists. Founded in 1836 Cognac Pellisson is a French Liquour company that continues to to...
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Early 1900s French Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Original Vintage WWII Poster Anti British State Values Domination Exploitation
Located in London, GB
Original vintage anti-British World War Two propaganda poster issued in Fascist Italy - I principi di vita e di Stato Dell'Inghilterra. Sete di dominio. Sfruttamento. Falsa devozione...
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1940s Italian Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Campari Soda Vince La Sete Football Soccer Pijoan
By Pijoan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage offset poster Campari Soda Vince La Sete Football Soccer Pijoan
Condition backing / material: Linen (backed on acid-free paper and cotton canvas)
Printer, publishe...
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1970s Italian Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 54.73 in W 77.56 in D 0.04 in
Amsel, Original Movie Poster, Indiana Jones, Raiders Lost Ark, Spielberg, 1980
By Richard Amsel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original movie poster for Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones) created by Amsel circa 1980.
Artist: Anonymous
Title: Les aventures de l’arche perdue
Date: 1981
Size (w x h): 15.1...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
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H 21.11 in W 15.04 in D 0.4 in
Memphis Group: Three Nesting Tables by Marco Zanini, Enameled Steel, Italy 1980s
By Memphis Group, Marco Zanini
Located in New York, NY
Marco Zanini (b. 1954)
A rare and striking set of three early square geometric nesting tables by Italian tastemaker Marco Zanini, co-founder with Ettore Sottsass of the Memphis Mila...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Enamel, Steel, Chrome
H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in
Das cabinett des Dr. Caligari / The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare original American oversized studio photograph for the 1920 German expressionist films Das cabinett des Dr. Caligari / The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.
This landma...
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1920s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Huge Original 1920s French Art Deco Poster L'Alsacienne Teint & Ravive Ch Roux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oversize two part framed French Art Deco advertising poster for "L'Alsacienne - Teint & Ravive", by Ch. Roux ca. 1920. Item features an adorable girl with great colors and form. P...
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1930s French Art Deco Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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H 97 in W 67 in D 2 in
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"Return of the Jedi" Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
striking rare advance poster for the UK release of the third film from the original trilogy. This poster is
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Return Of The Jedi ‘1985R’ Poster
Located in London, GB
Luke Skywalker attempts to bring his father back to the light side of the 'Force'. At the same time, the rebels hatch a plan to destroy the second Death Star.
Linen-backing: £175
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of The Jedi, Framed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return of The Jedi, Framed Poster, 1983
Original Production Still (8 X 10 Inches). Official
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of The Jedi, Framed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return of The Jedi, Framed Poster, 1983
Original Publicity Still (8 x 10 Inches). Official
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return Of The Jedi, unframed poster, 1983
Episode VI- Return of the Jedi ends the Star Wars
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return of The Jedi, unframed poster, 1983
Original US (30 X 40 Inches). Rare unfolded US 30 x 40
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20th Century American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Original British Quad (30 X 40 Inches). After rescuing
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1993R
Located in London, GB
Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1993R
Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches). After a daring
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20th Century American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Original US (30 X 40 Inches). Luke Skywalker (Mark
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20th Century American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
"Return Of The Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
. Directed by Richard Marquand. A poster that has never been used or displayed. May show the most minor signs
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
"Return Of The Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
poster with bright color and a clean overall appearance. It may have general signs of use, such as slight
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
"Return Of The Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba the Hut and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo (Harrison ...
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Star Wars: Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1984
Located in London, GB
Star Wars: Return of The Jedi
Original Polish One Sheet (27 X 39 Inches). After a daring mission
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20th Century Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars, Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Star Wars: Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Japanese B2 (20 X 29 Inches). After a
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20th Century Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1984
Located in London, GB
Star Wars: Return of The Jedi, unframed poster, 1984.
Original Polish one sheet (27 X 39 Inches
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20th Century Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Star Wars: Return of The Jedi, unframed poster, 1983
Original Polish one sheet (27 X 39 Inches
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20th Century Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster with Linen Backing, 1983
Located in London, GB
Return Of The Jedi, Unframed Poster with Linen Backing, 1983
Original US One Sheet (27 x 41
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20th Century Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars: Episode VI, Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of The Jedi, Unframed Poster, 1983
Original One Sheet (27 X 41
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20th Century American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
"Revenge Of The Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
"Return of the Jedi", and the poster was recalled/pulled from advertising use.
Framing options:
Glass
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
"Revenge Of The Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
‘Return Of The Jedi’ after these one sheets had been released, and prior to the release of the film
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Return of the Jedi 1983 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1983 Japanese B2 poster by Kazuhiko Sano for the film Return of the Jedi (Star Wars
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1980s Japanese Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi Original UK Film Poster, 1983
Located in Bath, Somerset
There are principally two original versions of the British Quad for The Return of the Jedi movie
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20th Century British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi 1983 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1983 U.S. one sheet poster for the film Return of the Jedi (Star Wars: Episode VI
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi 1983 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1983 U.S. one sheet poster by Kazuhiko Sano for. Fine condition, folded. Many original
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi Original Polish Film Poster, Marcin Chudzik, 1985
By Marcin Chudzik
Located in Bath, Somerset
Super rare regional vintage film poster designed by Marcin Chudzik.
It was commissioned by OPRF
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20th Century Polish Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 26.75 in W 18.88 in L 26.75 in
Original Vintage Quad Movie Poster: Star Wars Episode VI, The Return Of The Jedi
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in London, GB
, Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi, starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage 1983 Movie Poster “Star Wars Episode VI the Return of the Jedi”
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the Classic film, Star Wars, episode VI, The Return of the Jedi
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 39.97 in L 29.93 in
Original Vintage Film Poster Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Darth Vader Skywalker
By Drew Struzan
Located in London, GB
The Return of the Jedi - directed by Richard Marquand and starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 30.71 in W 40.95 in D 0.04 in
"Return Of The Jedi" Original British Movie Poster
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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1980s British Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
"Revenge Of The Jedi, " Original US Film Poster
By Drew Struzan
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1983 movie return of the Jedi.
The movie was first titled Revenge
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Original Vintage 1983 Movie Poster - Star Wars Episode VI The Return Of The Jedi
By "Ronald William ""Josh"" Kirby"
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the classic film, Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi
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1980s Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Original Vintage Film Poster Star Wars Return Of The Jedi Darth Vader Skywalker
Located in London, GB
The Return of the Jedi - directed by Richard Marquand and starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
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1980s Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Original Vintage Quad Movie Poster: Star Wars Episode VI, The Return Of The Jedi
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in London, GB
, Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi, starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford
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1980s Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Return of the Jedi
By Tim Reamer
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1983 Third Star Wars film. Staring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
Return of the Jedi 1983 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Japanese first-year-of-release poster for return of the Jedi featuring some very cool artwork by
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20th Century Japanese Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
Tim Reamer's simple and effective design for the final installment of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy has become emblematic of the entire saga, with it's glowing lightsaber ...
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1983
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in Devon, GB
on the evil Empire. Originally titled 'Revenge of the Jedi,' Lucas switched to 'Return of the Jedi
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1980s British Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 27.25 in W 40.25 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars "Return of the Jedi" Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
By Drew Struzan
Located in Devon, GB
on the evil Empire. Originally titled "Revenge of the Jedi," Lucas switched to "Return of the Jedi
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1980s American Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
Tim Reamer's simple and effective design for the final instalment of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy has become emblematic of the entire saga, with its glowing lightsaber be...
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1980s American Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 41 in W 27 in D 0.4 in
"Return of the Jedi" Film Poster, 1983
Located in London, GB
unrestored poster with bright color and a clean overall appearance. It may have general signs of use, such as
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1980s American Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
'Return of the Jedi' Japanese Film Poster, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
This Japanese poster for 'Return of the Jedi' uses the same Tim Reamer artwork as the US Campaign
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1980s Japanese Space Age Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1983
Located in Devon, GB
Star Wars trilogy, 'Return of the Jedi'. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford reprise their
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1980s Japanese Space Age Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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H 28.63 in W 20.25 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
This Japanese poster for 'Return of the Jedi' uses the same Tim Reamer artwork as the US Campaign
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1980s Japanese Space Age Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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H 28.5 in W 20.25 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1983
By Josh Kirby 1
Located in Devon, GB
on the evil Empire. Originally titled 'Revenge of the Jedi,' Lucas switched to 'Return of the Jedi
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1980s British Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 30 in W 40.25 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
their roles as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo to take on the evil Empire. Now a Jedi knight
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1980s American Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 41 in W 27.13 in D 0.1 in
Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983
By Tim Reamer
Located in Devon, GB
Tim Reamer's simple and effective design for the final instalment of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy has become emblematic of the entire saga, with its glowing lightsaber be...
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1980s American Post-Modern Return of the Jedi Vintage Poster
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Paper
H 41 in W 27 in D 0.4 in
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Return Of The Jedi Vintage Poster For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal return of the jedi vintage poster for your home. Each return of the jedi vintage poster for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper. Your living room may not be complete without a return of the jedi vintage poster — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made return of the jedi vintage poster over the years, but those crafted by Tim Reamer, Josh Kirby and Drew Struzan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a return of the jedi vintage poster at 1stDibs is $484, while they’re typically $151 on the low end and $2,422 for the highest priced.
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Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.
In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.
If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.
Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.
If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)
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