
"STAR WARS – “REVENGE OF THE JEDI” (1982)", Original U.S. Advance One‑Sheet – Undated (“NO DATE”), ULTRA RARE, Size: 27 × 41 in. (≈ 69 × 104 cm) (FB)
STAR WARS – “REVENGE OF THE JEDI” (1982)
Original U.S. Advance One‑Sheet – Undated (“NO DATE”)
Size: 27 × 41 in. (≈ 69 × 104 cm) • Format: Folded as issued (machine folds)
Status: Unrestored • Condition: Very Good / Excellent (see full report below)
Why this poster matters
The ultra‑scarce undated teaser for Revenge of the Jedi—the early title of Return of the Jedi. This first‑issue advance was sent to theaters before Fox announced the release date, so it does not carry the later “Coming May 25, 1983” line along the bottom. Printed in far smaller numbers than the later dated style and immediately superseded when the title changed, this is among the most coveted Star Wars one‑sheets.
Authentication checklist (all present on this example)
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Top tagline: THE SAGA CONTINUES.
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Bottom border credit: THE REVENGE OF THE JEDI TEASER ONE SHEET
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Lower‑left line: TM & © LUCASFILM LTD. 1982. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED and PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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20th Century‑Fox logo: crisp blue logo in the lower right; deep, even black field with no “cloudy corner” (a common bootleg tell).
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Artwork / credits: Art by Drew Struzan; design Bill Pate; SFX photography Ron Sato.
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Exact size confirmed: 27 × 41 in.
Condition report
Very Good / Excellent, folded as issued. Colors are rich with strong blacks and vivid reds and purples. Light general handling and the typical fold wear from original studio machine folds. Clean borders and edges with only minor, honest signs of age. Unrestored and ready for archival framing or optional linen‑backing if desired. Please review the provided close‑ups (front, back, borders, folds, logos/text); additional photos available on request.
Provenance
Acquired by us from a long‑established, licensed dealer in Tokyo with whom we’ve worked for years—the same source that supplied our Empire Strikes Back withdrawn concept one‑sheet (Style A, 1980). This piece was bought through an inter‑store national B2B “ichiba” auction held by the Union of Second‑Hand Booksellers in Japan. While 99% of our inventory is Japanese paper, we make exceptions for exceptional international rarities such as this.
Item specifics
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Original/Reproduction: Original (U.S. theatrical)
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Country/Region: United States
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Year: 1982 (copyright line)
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Genre: Sci‑Fi & Fantasy
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Film: Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi (early title of Return of the Jedi)
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Type: Advance / Teaser one‑sheet (undated / “NO DATE” variant)
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Dimensions: 27 × 41 in. (≈ 69 × 104 cm)
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Printing: Printed in U.S.A. (on poster)
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Artist / Design / Photo: Drew Struzan / Bill Pate / Ron Sato
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Studio: 20th Century‑Fox / Lucasfilm Ltd.
Notes for collectors
The undated “NO DATE” version was printed early and in significantly smaller quantities than the later dated advance. Distribution was curtailed when the title changed to Return of the Jedi, leaving the undated style genuinely difficult to find in high grade.
Our guarantee
This poster is guaranteed original and as described. We’re happy to answer questions or supply additional imagery upon request.
Shipping & care
Professionally packed with archival materials. We ship fully insured with tracking; worldwide shipping available. If you prefer flat shipping (reinforced boards) or rolled shipping, let us know and we’ll accommodate whenever safe for the piece.
A centerpiece Star Wars teaser—the sought‑after, first‑issue undated “Revenge of the Jedi” one‑sheet. A superb opportunity for advanced collectors.