“Blindman”, Original First‑Release Japanese STB Tatekan 1972, Rare, STB Size (c. 51 × 145 cm / 20 × 57 in) O403
This is an original Japanese STB printed for the first Japanese release of Franco Giraldi’s Seven Guns for the MacGregors starring Robert Woods and Fernando Sancho. Japan opened the film as 「禿鷹のえさ」 (Hagetaka no Esa / “Vultures’ Prey”) on 1967‑11‑14, distributed domestically by Columbia; the sheet bears the Eirin mark and period credit blocks.
Translations of on‑poster Japanese (highlights):
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Main title (large red calligraphy): 「禿鷹のえさ」.
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Right vertical teaser (abridged): Seven gunman brothers ride into a town of death.
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Process line: 「テクニカラー／テクニスコープ」.
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Cast/crew stack: ロバート・ウッド／フェルナンド・サンチョ／アガタ・フローリ、監督 フランク・ガーフィールド（Giraldi’s credit）。
Design notes:
The top block frames a close‑quarters gunfight; the lower action montage (rider rears, water‑splash stunt) sits under the slashing calligraphic title—classic late‑’60s Japanese design for imported Westerns.
Condition: Excellent
Certificate of Authenticity included.
