Lot # 135 - Jules Verne on the Big Screen – Posters +

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 22-Jan-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 29-Jan-2025 8:16:00 PM
Current bid:

$66.00

Highest bidder:

Nightcountry

Auction has ended

Description :

Jules Verne’s books brought to the big screen in the 1950s!

From “Journey to the Center of the Earth” from 20th C. Fox starring Pat Boone – 1959:

- Lovely detailed window insert poster in sweet colors (Pat is wearing a kilt, too!). In really nice condition with only a few small marks on the edges. Measures approx. 30” H x 13.5” W.

- “Journey to the Center of the Earth” press kit/poster info for theatre owners.

- “Journey to the Center of the Earth” large scale movie poster. Dark color palette with lots of details – great lizards in the foreground. In vintage condition – small rip along the fold in the upper section & near upper edge at fold – would not be very noticeable if under glass & framed. See last photo. Measures approx. 41” H x 27” W.

- 4 color 8” x 10” photos of “Journey to the Center of the Earth” lobby cards (note these are photos, not the lobby cards themselves).

From Verne's other publications:

2 promo ad books/ad pads from “20,000 Leagues Beath the Sea”. They both measure about 14” H x 11” W.

“20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea” Christmas ornament from Hallmark – appears to be unused - batteries included.  

“From the Earth to the Moon” window insert poster on heavy tag paper. In great condition. Measures 22” H x 18” W.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Nightcountry

Date Bid User
29-Jan-2025 8:11:42 PM $66.00 Nightcountry
29-Jan-2025 8:08:38 PM $64.00 spacebidder
24-Jan-2025 11:10:18 AM $56.00 Nightcountry
24-Jan-2025 11:10:17 AM $55.00 Seattle79
23-Jan-2025 4:18:21 PM $41.00 Nightcountry
22-Jan-2025 7:15:06 AM $5.00 Seattle79

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