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Auction: 24013 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 34

The First of the Few / Spitfire (1942)
Original US poster. First US release 1943
Unframed: 36 x 14 in. (91 x 36 cm)

Unfolded and paper backed

This size poster was designed for use in special display classes at the cinemas. It was printed on heavier paper stock and far fewer were printed.

This British biographical film was produced and directed by Leslie Howard, who stars as R. J. Mitchell, the designer of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft. David Niven co-stars as a Royal Air Force officer and test pilot.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, minor restoration to some creases in the border, one that extends into the top right yellow background.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper


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Starting price
£600