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Star Trek 1970s US Printer's Proof Poster, Andrew Probert
Star Trek 1970s US Printer's Proof Poster, Andrew Probert

Star Trek 1970s US Printer's Proof Poster, Andrew Probert

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Fantastic and incredibly rare printer's proof of Star Trek Cast Portraits by Andrew Probert. Probert is an American artist known for his concept design/illustration work with the S...

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Star Trek, The Motion Picture

Star Trek, The Motion Picture

Located in London, GB

Original American film poster for the 1979 Science fiction film Star Trek - The Motion Picture.

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Star Trek Original East German Film Movie Poster, 1985, SCHULZ ILABOWSKI
Star Trek Original East German Film Movie Poster, 1985, SCHULZ ILABOWSKI

Star Trek Original East German Film Movie Poster, 1985, SCHULZ ILABOWSKI

By Schulz Ilabowski

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love Ilabowski's Spock artwork on the East German film poster for Star Trek. A great, rare item especially in this larger size and in rolled condition!

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“Star Trek” Film Poster, 1979
“Star Trek” Film Poster, 1979

“Star Trek” Film Poster, 1979

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

“Star Trek” Film Poster, 1979

Located in London, GB

This was the first foray of the Star Trek franchise onto the big screen and this is one of the advance posters with stunning artwork by Bob Peak.

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Star Trek Beyond, Unframed Poster, 2016
Star Trek Beyond, Unframed Poster, 2016

Star Trek Beyond, Unframed Poster, 2016

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H 40 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek Beyond, Unframed Poster, 2016

Located in London, GB

Star Trek Beyond, Unframed Poster, 2016 Original One Sheet (27 X 40 Inches).

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Materials

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Star Trek (1979)

Star Trek (1979)

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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek (1979)

Located in London, GB

Star Trek (1979) Original British Quad (30 X 40 Inches) This is an original UK quad from the first foray in 1979 for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, marking the iconic franchise's de...

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"Star Trek Into Darkness" Film Poster, 2013
"Star Trek Into Darkness" Film Poster, 2013

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"Star Trek Into Darkness" Film Poster, 2013

Located in London, GB

The crew of the Starship Enterprise returns home after an act of terrorism within its own organization destroys most of Starfleet and what it represents, leaving Earth in a state of ...

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2010s British Posters

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Unframed Poster, 1986
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Unframed Poster, 1986

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Unframed Poster, 1986

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Unframed Poster, 1986

Located in London, GB

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Unframed Poster, 1986 Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches).

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20th Century American Posters

Materials

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Star Trek, The Motion Picture '1979'
Star Trek, The Motion Picture '1979'

Star Trek, The Motion Picture '1979'

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Star Trek, The Motion Picture '1979'

Located in London, GB

This was the first foray of the Star Trek franchise onto the big screen and this is one of the advance posters with stunning artwork by Bob Peak.

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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Paper

Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)

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Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)

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Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982) Original British Quad (30 X 40 Inches) Rare rolled UK quad poster for Nicholas Meyer’s acclaimed 1982 sequel, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

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Vintage 1980s Posters

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Star Trek Original East German Film Poster, 1985

Star Trek Original East German Film Poster, 1985

By Schulz Ilabowski

Located in Bath, Somerset

Ilabowski's Spook artwork on the East German poster for Star Trek. A great, rare item especially in this larger size.

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20th Century German Posters

Materials

Paper

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko
Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

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H 36 in W 24.5 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Located in Bath, Somerset

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko Fantastic psychedelic, out-of-this-world even, design by Steranko features on this original 1970s poster for Star Trek.

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20th Century American Posters

Materials

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Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko
Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

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H 35.5 in W 24.63 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Located in Bath, Somerset

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko Fantastic psychedelic, out-of-this-world even, design by Steranko features on this original 1970s poster for Star Trek.

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20th Century American Posters

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Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko
Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

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Star Trek 1970s US Special Poster, Steranko

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic psychedelic, out-of-this-world even, design by Steranko features on this original 1970s poster for Star Trek. This original vintage movie poster have been professionally...

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20th Century American Posters

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Star Trek, The Motion Picture
Star Trek, The Motion Picture

Star Trek, The Motion Picture

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H 25 in W 17 in D 0.1 in

Star Trek, The Motion Picture

Located in London, GB

Original American film poster for the 1979 Science fiction film Star Trek - The Motion Picture.

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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Star Trek The Motion Picture 1979 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster
Star Trek The Motion Picture 1979 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster

Star Trek The Motion Picture 1979 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in New York, NY

Original 1979 U.S. one sheet poster by Bob Peak for the film Star Trek: The Motion Picture directed by Robert Wise with William Shatner / Leonard Nimoy / DeForest Kelley / James Dooh...

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Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

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Original Film Poster 'Star Trek' The Motion Picture, Australian
Original Film Poster 'Star Trek' The Motion Picture, Australian

Original Film Poster 'Star Trek' The Motion Picture, Australian

Located in London, GB

This is an original poster for the 1979 film 'Star Trek' Director Robert Wise Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy

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20th Century Australian Posters

Star Trek The Motion Picture 1980 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Star Trek The Motion Picture 1980 Japanese B2 Film Poster

Star Trek The Motion Picture 1980 Japanese B2 Film Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in New York, NY

Original 1980 Japanese B2 poster by Bob Peak for the film Star Trek: The Motion Picture directed by Robert Wise with William Shatner / Leonard Nimoy / DeForest Kelley / James Doohan.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Posters

Materials

Paper

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Star Trek Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the star trek poster you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A star trek poster — often made from paper, acrylic and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the star trek poster you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one star trek poster that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bob Peak produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Star Trek Poster?

The average selling price for a star trek poster at 1stDibs is $461, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $11,346 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Posters for You

Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.

In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.

If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.

Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.

If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)

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