A4 clip folder collated by late British special effects desi...

Hammer

£1,250

A4 clip folder collated by late British special effects designer John Stears circa 1977 containing hand typed construction and break down notes on the design and operation of the "Stick Robot" from the first Star Wars film (IV, A New Hope). Part of a collection of original Star Wars ephemera obtained from Elstree based prop making studios Norank by Paul Harrison, son of Norank founder Norman Harrison. Folder cover has artwork drawn by Stears in Tippex and a triangular "The Star Wars" stickers applied. 12 pages, 8 plates

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Please refer to the final picture which is a letter sent from Norank founder Norman Harrison to his son Paul detailing the acquisition and provenance of the collection (not included in this sale) and describes the visit to John Stears home and refers to their friendship and professional relationship and that "The manuals were his and are the only ones".