Incredible Original Trilogy SW autograph, art, and memorbilia collection
4 of the 5 come from The Abrams Star Wars Art collection, where each theme: Illustrations, Visions, Concept, & Comics are present. NOTE: the VISIONS book is a prototype that doesn't include the signed lithographs, so this may make it even more valuable over time.
The other 3, each come with their respective sets of signed lithographs
Concept Glicee prints: Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Joe Johnston, Ian McCaig, and Erik Tiemens.
Comics Glicee prints: Dave Dorman, Sam Kieth, Mike Mignola, Frank Quitely, and Ryan SookIllustration Glicee prints: Brian Rood, Tsuneo Sanda, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and Paul Youll.
Concept Glicee prints: Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Joe Johnston, Ian McCaig, and Erik Tiemens.
Comics Glicee prints: Dave Dorman, Sam Kieth, Mike Mignola, Frank Quitely, and Ryan SookIllustration Glicee prints: Brian Rood, Tsuneo Sanda, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and Paul Youll.
These books are extremely difficult to now find on on the internet, let alone 60% of the entire set + a prototype of the 4/5 limited edition. *Just one of these on Amazon is going for $1000.
The numbered editions in this set are (pictures also provided)
Concept: 222/350
Illustration: 282/400
Comics: 234/500
The 5th book is a limited edition of Sculpting A Galaxy, A rich visual companion written by one of the founders of Industrial Light and Magic, Lorne Peterson.This gorgeous edition is hand signed and numbered by Lorne (1605/3000) and includes replica models of pieces of the Death Star and miniatures of R2-D2, C3PO, Luke, Ben, and The Sandspeeder. A smaller companion book and DVD are also included. The exclusive gift box also fitted into it comprises of a piece of replica miniature from The Millenium Falcon.
A sixth Book, not Star Wars, but certainly a treasure to film geeks and Lucasfilm Historians alike, is a facsimile copy of the Notebook Francis Ford Coppola used during the filming of the Godfather film. It also includes supplemental reproductions of casting notes and various ephemera relevant to this monumental cinematic achievement. Signed and numbered by Coppola (My copy is numbered at 2467).
Topps Autographs
A New Hope
Richard LeParmentier
Kenny Baker R2-D2
Anthony Daniels 13/25 C3PO
Angus MacInnes 33/99
Peter Mayhew 03/22 Chewbacca
Denis Lawson 10/27 Wedge Antilles
Annette Jones 78/99 Mosep Binneed (Cantina Creature)
Rusty Goffe 69/99
JawaGarrick Hagon 14/39 Biggs Darklighter
George Roubicek 06/99 Commander Praji
Al Lampert Commander Daine Jir
Anthony Forrest 70/99 Fixer
David Ankrum 56/99 Voice of Wedge
AntillesBarbara Frankland 03/99
Saurin (Cantina creature)Pam Rose 24/99
Leesup Sirlin (Cantina Creature)
Jack Klaff 14/99
Paul Blake
Empire Strikes Back
Richard Oldfield 38/99 "Hobbie"
Jeremy Bulloch 74/99 Boba Fett
Clive Revill 01/25 The Original Emperor
Julian Glover 14/99 General Veers
Chris Parsons 44/50 4-LOM
Rogue One
Mads Mikkelsen 17/33 Galen Erso
DARTH VADER
An amazing assembly of the people responsible for one of the most famous villains ever created. A dual autograph of the late David Prowse (the man behind the mask of the original trilogy) &James Earl Jones, the iconic and indelible voice of the Sith lord, on a singular photo. Purchased originally from David Prowse directly with the documentation and authentication from the Prowse estate itself.
The third autograph on a separate photograph is BJ Muir, the person who designed and molded Vader's iconic helmet. Authentication documents direct from him are included.
Colin Cantwell. One of the first people hired by Lucas to design and prototype the likes of the Tie Fighter, Millenium Falcon, X-Wing, Star Destroyer, and Death Star. Before there was an ILM, it was uniquely Cantwell, Ralph McQuarrie, and Lucas who began creating the visual lexicon of the Star Wars Universe. Signed photo of one his first concepts for the Star Destroyer.
Unique and Cool ephemera
An original first-issue of The Star Wars Comic by Marvel published in March and released in April 1977 to the public. Very good condition with massive potential for professional grading. A replica of the original Kenner Darth Vader prototype from the original lineup. An original pressing of John Williams Star Wars and Close encounters vinyl pressing from 1978. Lastly, one of the few pre-release promotional materials ever produced to market A New Hope in 1976. This 3" button was made in limited availability for a few conventions, as well as Lucasfilm employees. This button was acquired from a former employee and is indeed a historic treasure.