DescriptionArtist: Angelo Cesselon (1922-1992)
Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)
Exceptionally rare British poster, especially in this wonderful condition, and one of the best examples to have surfaced. Less than twenty known surviving examples.
This British epic war film was directed by Michael Anderson, starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. It was based on two books—The Dam Busters by Paul Brickhill (1951) and Enemy Coast Ahead by Guy Gibson (1946). The film re-enacts the true story of Operation Chastise, an attack in May 1943 by the Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron—later called the Dam Busters—on German dams by using Barnes Wallis's bouncing bomb. This attack caused catastrophic flooding and destruction to Germany's industrial base, together with the loss of civilian life. Condition reportLinen backed
Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen
Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds. There are some marks in the border, which are in the original printing.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.LiteratureFilm Posters of the 50s, Aurum Press Limited, 2000, p. 100
DescriptionArtist: Angelo Cesselon (1922-1992)
Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)
Exceptionally rare British poster, especially in this wonderful condition, and one of the best examples to have surfaced. Less than twenty known surviving examples.
This British epic war film was directed by Michael Anderson, starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. It was based on two books—The Dam Busters by Paul Brickhill (1951) and Enemy Coast Ahead by Guy Gibson (1946). The film re-enacts the true story of Operation Chastise, an attack in May 1943 by the Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron—later called the Dam Busters—on German dams by using Barnes Wallis's bouncing bomb. This attack caused catastrophic flooding and destruction to Germany's industrial base, together with the loss of civilian life. Condition reportLinen backed
Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen
Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds. There are some marks in the border, which are in the original printing.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.LiteratureFilm Posters of the 50s, Aurum Press Limited, 2000, p. 100
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