| Jim Rumph 1977 Christmas Envelope Printing Plate | |
| This is the printing plate for Jim Rumph's 1977 Christmas card envelope. As you might be aware, Jim is famous for creating the Chewbacca, Vader, and Obi-Wan mugs for California Originals along with a large number of ceramic items (mugs, bongs, etc.) based on his unique style. For Christmas 1977, he created a Star Wars themed envelope with Chewbacca, C-3PO, Obi-Wan, and R2-D2 as the three (four?) kings arriving at Bethlehem along with a Close Encounters themed card. Rumph sent these cards to celebrities and industry leaders at the time but these cards are extremely difficult to find today. This is the one-of-a-kind metal plate that was used to print all of the envelopes that Rumph sent that holiday season. |
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| Description by: | Gus Lopez |
| Photo: | Gus Lopez |
| From the collection of: | Gus Lopez |
| Country: | United States |
| Film: | A New Hope |
| Licensee: | Mind Circus |
| Year: | 1977 |
| Category: | Art / Original Artwork |