Welcome | Join Now

Sign In

[x]

By signing in, you agree to abide by the Terms & Conditions.

Opening Bid :
Current Bid:
Reserve Amount:

Notice: You are the current high bidder on this lot, but the next highest bid is within one increment. That means that any additional bids on this lot will outbid you. To increase your chances of winning, enter your highest maximum bid.

You are the current high bidder on this lot with a secret maximum bid of %s.

You are the current high bidder on this lot.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)

Your secret maximum bid of %s has been outbid.

Your secret maximum bid of %s does not meet the reserve.

You have been outbid on this lot.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)

Your secret maximum bid does not meet the reserve.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)


Tarzan of the Apes (First National, 1918). One Sheet (27" X 41").. ... (Total: 1 Item)

Lot: 89701, Auction: 2009 November Signature Vintage Movie Posters Auction #7014

Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
Ended: Nov 13, 2009
Item Activity: 4 Internet/mail bidders
906 page views

Description:

Tarzan of the Apes (First National, 1918). One Sheet (27" X 41").
Plenty of movie characters have come to the screen from other media, including comic books, radio, and the pulps, but perhaps none have been as successful as the brainchild of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Tarzan of the Apes. Tarzan first appeared in the pages of the October 1912 issue of The All-Story magazine; an instant success, the public wanted more, and Burroughs immediately released several sequels. Of course it didn't take long for Hollywood to come calling, and in 1918, moviegoing audiences were first treated to the incredible movie represented here, featuring Elmo Lincoln as the legendary Lord of the Jungle. An impressive, muscular figure, Lincoln had appeared in several of D. W. Griffith's most important films, and took to his role as Tarzan with incredible gusto. Needless to say, the film was an enormous success, and paved the way for countless sequels to follow. Names like Johnny Weissmuller, Buster Crabbe, Herman Brix may be more familiar as Tarzan to contemporary viewers, but Lincoln inaugurated the role; every Tarzan to come after him owes this exceptional actor a vote of thanks. Offered here is a beautiful, and extremely rare, stone litho one sheet for this landmark film. It is, in fact, the only one of its type known to exist, with the other one sheets known picturing Gordon Griffith in the role of Tarzan as a boy. Prior to expert professional restoration, it had fold wear with minor chips in the center horizontal fold, pinholes in the corners, slight paper loss in the borders, and some tears in the borders and image area. The restoration performed is top-notch, and has returned this glorious poster to a like-new appearance. Never before seen, that we are aware of, this rare, probably unique, poster is a major find for the Tarzan collector! Very Good/Fine on Linen. Estimate: $10,000 - up.

View large image(s) of this item

Shipping Description: Movie Poster - Rolled (view shipping information)

Find Auction Prices for Comparable Items:


Photographs:

Floor Auctions: Live & Coming Soon

Rare Books

02/11/2010


Manuscripts

02/11/2010


Illustration Art

02/18/2010


Comics & Comic Art

02/25/2010


Movie Posters

03/19/2010


US Coins

03/24/2010


Stamps

03/26/2010


Silver

03/31/2010


Heritage delivers Value - $673,960,269 sold at auction and in private treaty sales over the past 12 months.

Our 31,106 Movie Poster bidder-members and 496,352 Heritage bidder-members overall from 164 countries enjoy all these free benefits:

  1. Bid on-line
  2. Free Collector newsletter
  3. Want List with instant e-mail notifications
  4. Auction Archives (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
  5. Hall of Fame
  6. Reduced auction
    commissions when
    you resell your
    winnings 

Members Sign In


Free Newsletter and Announcements!

Quality Consignments Wanted

Consign to the 2010 July Signature Movie Poster Auction.

We expect to have one of our Consignment Directors visiting your area soon. Please call to arrange an appointment.

E-mail Grey Smith or call
1-800-872-6467 x1367

Video Video: Why Consign?

View traffic of HA.com vs. other auctions on Compete.com

In The News