Signed 'Revenge of the Jedi' Second Draft Film Script (1982)

This is a rare, second draft publicity script for 'Star Wars: Episode VI,' which bears the title 'Revenge of the Jedi'—the original title before George Lucas changed it to 'Return of the Jedi' just weeks before release. The item features a vibrant red cardstock cover with black typography and the Lucasfilm Ltd. logo. It is secured with a standard metal split-pin (brad) fastener on the left margin. The cover prominently features several significant cast autographs in black ink, including 'To John, Kenny Baker, R2-D2,' 'To John, Be Cool, Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett,' and 'Dave Prowse is Darth Vader,' along with a fourth signature that appears to be Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca). A small white descriptive sticker is affixed to the bottom right corner. The script is dated December 13, 1982, and includes legal verbiage from Twentieth Century-Fox and Lucasfilm Ltd. regarding its use for publicity purposes. The document shows minor signs of age-related wear, light creasing, and is currently housed in a protective plastic sleeve secured with blue painter's tape at the top. This item represents a significant piece of cinematic history, capturing the transitional phase of the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy.