The lot featured in the scene where owl post inundated the Dursley household with letters informing Harry Potter of his acceptance into Hogwarts – despite Uncle Vernon’s best efforts. Photo © Prop StoreĬomplete with red-wax Hogwarts seal (unlike the many printed versions that were used in the scene), this hero envelope and letter were used in Chris Columbus’ first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). Harry Potter’s acceptance letter into Hogwarts appeared in the first Harry Potter film, ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’. $9,100, Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Acceptance Letter We might not be as lucky as the owners of these seven items, but here are their magical tales nonetheless.ħ.
The next best thing is probably owning a Harry Pottercollectors’ item that’s worth a small fortune. Well, let’s say heading to school on the red Hogwarts Express isn’t a feasible option. The feeling’s mutual (though admittedly I’m now well past the age of 10). With Bond being such a staple in film culture, the poster's value is sure to appreciate over time.Ask any 10-year-old what they want for their birthday and undoubtedly he or she will say, “to go to Hogwarts”. For Thunderball, the original English poster is now valued at 16,730 US dollars. Priced at 690,000, the poster is rumored to belong to Leonardo DiCaprio. Famously, an original German print poster of Metropolis is already worth a small fortune at 357,750 dollars whereas the English print is worth nearly double that. This is not an uncommon trend in the movie poster collector's market. However, original Japanese prints of the poster can be sold for upwards of 2,000 dollars, yet this is nothing compared to the value of the English printed poster. Despite premiering in Japan, the original theatrical poster for the British spy film is in English. In fact, Thunderball is the second highest grossing Bond film, second to 2012's Skyfall. Starring the original Bond, Sean Connery, the film was released to excited and thrilled reviews.
Who doesn't love a classic James Bond poster? The fourth iteration in the James Bond series, Thunderballpremiered at Hibya Theater in Tokyo, Japan in 1965. Based on the study by Top Dollar, here are 10 movie posters from the last 75 years that will one day be worth a fortune. Collectors aren't interested in reproduced film posters, they are seeking the original prints or as close to original as possible to find. What distinguishes a true collector of movie posters from the average consumer is an emphasis on authenticity. What about uncommon posters? Not the ones you'd find in a department store or a college dorm, but those you might find on display at a museum or in the home of a millionaire.
You've seen the recurring pieces of movie history from wall to wall in your lifetime, you may even have a few familiar posters from your favorite films hung up at home or in your office. The reproduction of movie posters can perpetuate a film's relevancy, total earnings, and cultural impact long after their time in the box-office. Movies are so much more than an entertaining experience, they are a part of our culture. Consider the amount of times you've encountered Uma Thurman glaring at you as she's laying on her stomach smoking a cigarette. A great movie poster is memorable, iconic at best.
We've all seen movie posters, whether proudly encased outside the theater or hanging from a teenager's wall.
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