Ishiro Honda / Toho - The Mysterians, Mothra & Frankenstein vs. Baragon - Set of 3 Japanese Speed Posters
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Set of 3 Japanese speed posters from Ishiro Honda/Toho celebrating The Mysterians, Mothra and Frankenstein vs. Baragon, each approximately 72.8 cm by 26 cm, in condition A- with visible fold lines and later collector reprints suspected for two titles.
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Three Japanese “speed posters” celebrating the science-fiction and monster cinema of director Ishiro Honda.
The lot brings together three distinctive Toho designs:
• The Mysterians — 地球防衛軍
Film released in 1957. A richly illustrated composition combining flying saucers, futuristic machinery and a cast montage, with bold red Japanese lettering.
• Mothra — モスラ
Film released in 1961. Striking yellow typography over a blue-toned photographic montage featuring Mothra and the film’s characters.
• Frankenstein vs. Baragon, also known as Frankenstein Conquers the World — フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣
Film released in 1965. A dramatic typographic design with large ochre lettering against a dark background.
Together, the three posters offer a varied display of Japanese film graphics, from colourful science-fiction imagery to bold typographic composition.
DETAILS
Quantity: 3 posters
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Format: Tall, narrow Japanese “speed poster” format
EDITION
The Frankenstein vs. Baragon poster bears a Kodansha 2017 imprint and is a later collector reprint.
The Mysterians and Mothra are also believed to be later collector reprints, although their exact printing dates have not been established. The film dates listed above do not identify the printing dates of these copies.
CONDITION
Visible horizontal fold lines across the sheets. Colours remain strong. Please examine all photographs carefully for the individual condition of each poster.
SHIPPING
Carefully packed with protective material and rigid reinforcement. Tracked shipping.
Three Japanese “speed posters” celebrating the science-fiction and monster cinema of director Ishiro Honda.
The lot brings together three distinctive Toho designs:
• The Mysterians — 地球防衛軍
Film released in 1957. A richly illustrated composition combining flying saucers, futuristic machinery and a cast montage, with bold red Japanese lettering.
• Mothra — モスラ
Film released in 1961. Striking yellow typography over a blue-toned photographic montage featuring Mothra and the film’s characters.
• Frankenstein vs. Baragon, also known as Frankenstein Conquers the World — フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣
Film released in 1965. A dramatic typographic design with large ochre lettering against a dark background.
Together, the three posters offer a varied display of Japanese film graphics, from colourful science-fiction imagery to bold typographic composition.
DETAILS
Quantity: 3 posters
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Format: Tall, narrow Japanese “speed poster” format
EDITION
The Frankenstein vs. Baragon poster bears a Kodansha 2017 imprint and is a later collector reprint.
The Mysterians and Mothra are also believed to be later collector reprints, although their exact printing dates have not been established. The film dates listed above do not identify the printing dates of these copies.
CONDITION
Visible horizontal fold lines across the sheets. Colours remain strong. Please examine all photographs carefully for the individual condition of each poster.
SHIPPING
Carefully packed with protective material and rigid reinforcement. Tracked shipping.
Details
Era
After 2000
Movie/TV series
The Mysterians, Mothra & Frankenstein vs. Baragon
Artist
Ishiro Honda / Toho
Poster title
Set of 3 Japanese Speed Posters
Condition
A- (fine - tiny imperfections)
Height
72.8 cm
Width
26 cm
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