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Lot # 274: STAR WARS - EP IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - James Nelson's Third Draft Script

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Lot # 274: STAR WARS - EP IV - A NEW HOPE (1977) - James Nelson's Third Draft Script
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. James Nelson's third draft script from George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. The third draft was the first version to closely resemble the theatrically released film, but still includes early character names and locations which would later be omitted or changed. Nelson was an uncredited associate producer who was a key part of Industrial Light & Magic. This 110-page, brass brad-bound script is dated "August 1, 1975" and hand-marked for Nelson with the notations "134" and "Part of Leia" in pencil on page 1. The latter notation is believed to be hand-written by George Lucas in his unique script writing style, though due to the short size of the note this cannot be confirmed with certainty. The script features the header "The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the "Journal of the Whills" by George Lucas." The script exhibits visible stains, creasing, edge wear, and hand-written notations throughout from production use, but it remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 1" (21.75 cm x 28 cm x 2.5 cm) Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000