Item: 1960 Space Age poster, folded and in pieces, for the movie 'I Aim At The Stars' which is about the "Father Of Rocket Science" Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun. When folded out, this is a big poster. Each sheet measures approx. 39 3/8 x 55 inches. So, the overall size would be about 79 x 55 inches! There is a piece, bottom right corner, which is torn off. Attention International Buyers: The item may be too big to ship to your country... Please contact me for a shipping quote before bidding. If not too big, item ships via USPS Express Mail International, and with the price you pay declared on Customs forms. Your signature is required. Thanks for understanding.
Markings: In Italian. The movie title is 'Alla Conquista dell' Infinito".
Age: 1960.
Condition: Damaged. Should probably be restored. Aside from other repairs, I believe industry standard is to have the poster mounted on linen canvas.
Dimensions: Each sheet: approx. 39 3/8 x 55 inches.
Origin: Discovered near Philadelphia, PA.
Features: Wernher von Braun was the original rocket man. He worked for NASA. If you like Space Age collectibles, this might be a good one for the collection.
Background: Note: I was looking around online and came across a website for a restoration outfit called THE AFFICHE STUDIO. Their techniques and pricing make for an informative read, and might give you a ballpark idea of what's involved when it comes to poster restoration. Also from the net: I Aim at the Stars is a 1960 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Wernher von Braun. The film covers his life from his early days in Germany, through Peenemünde, up until his work with the U.S. Army, NASA, and the American space program. The film stars Curt Jürgens, Victoria Shaw, Herbert Lom, Gia Scala, and James Daly. The movie was written by Jay Dratler based on a story by George Froeschel, H. W. John, and Udo Wolter. It was directed by J. Lee Thompson. The film was premiered in Munich on 19 August 1960; it subsequently opened in New York City and Los Angeles on 19 October and London on 24 November. In Germany the film was titled Ich greife nach den Sternen ("I Reach for the Stars"). In Italy the film was released as Alla Conquista dell' Infinito. Satirist Mort Sahl and others are often credited with suggesting the subtitle "(But Sometimes I Hit London)", but in fact the line appears in the film itself, spoken by actor James Daly, who plays the cynical American press officer. Dell published a comic book adaptation of the film with art by Jack Sparling as Four Color #1148 (Oct. 1960). PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR A NICE SELECTION OF ART, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES.
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