Star Wars Style A
One sheet 1977 original theatrical U.S. One Sheet "Style A" movie poster for Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope), illustrated by artist Tom Jung.Because this specific poster is among the most bootlegged collectibles in cinematic history, authenticating it requires checking distinct mechanical and text markers along the white bottom margin.? Key Indicators of AuthenticityTo verify if this exact piece is a genuine 1977 studio print run or a reproduction, check the following details:1. The Right Corner "NSS" NumberLook closely at the lower right corner. Genuine domestic printings from the National Screen Service (NSS) display varying text markers that define the print run:1st Printing: Reads ONE SHEET - STYLE "A" 77/21-0.2nd Printing: Reads ONE SHEET - STYLE "A" 77/21 (the -0 is removed).3rd Printing: Reads 77/21 on one line, and STAR WARS directly beneath it.4th Printing: Reads 77/21 but completely lacks the "Style A" text.2. The Infamous "Hairy Belt" Fake MarkerThe most common 1980s bootleg was generated from a photo plate that accidentally captured a stray piece of hair. Check the artwork under magnification:The Bootleg Test: Look directly under Luke Skywalker’s belt/buckle and on Princess Leia's thigh. If there is a faint, thin black hair strand printed into the artwork, it is a known reproduction. Genuine originals are clean.3. Dimensions and Paper FoldsThe Size: A genuine theatrical U.S. One Sheet must measure exactly 27" x 41". Most modern standard commercial reprints measure 24" x 36".Fold Lines: In 1977, the vast majority of original posters sent to movie theaters were shipped machine-folded. The prominent fold lines visible across your poster are highly consistent with an authentic theatrical distribution method.
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