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RARE 1982 10\"x8\" James Bond \"You Only Live Twice\" Press Photo – Donald Pleasence as Blofeld with Cat (007 / ABC Network)
Up for sale is an authentic, original silver-gelatin studio publicity press photo featuring cinema\'s ultimate arch-villain: Donald Pleasence as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, seated in his high-back leather swivel chair with his iconic white Persian cat!
CINEMATIC & POP CULTURE HISTORYReleased in 1967, \"You Only Live Twice\" marked a monumental turning point in the James Bond 007 franchise. After two films keeping SPECTRE\'s mastermind hidden in the shadows, this movie finally revealed Blofeld\'s face to world audiences. Donald Pleasence’s menacing portrayal—complete with his facial scar, Nehru jacket, and sinister lap-cat—instantly became an immortal pop-culture icon. It defined the \"supervillain\" archetype for decades and inspired countless parodies, most famously Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers series.
PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR SIGNIFICANCEWhile 1960s original release stills are extremely rare, vintage network publicity prints issued during peak 1970s and 1980s television broadcasts are equally sought after by 007 archivists.
- Production Stills Marker: Features original production stamp coding (\"YLT-52\") in the lower right corner.
- Network Label: Retains its original factory-attached ABC Television Network paper press release snippet on the reverse, reading: SUBJECT: Donald Pleasence PROGRAM: \"THE ABC MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE\" – \"You Only Live Twice\" ON AIR: MONDAY, APRIL 5 (1982)CONDITION REPORT
- Exceptional vintage condition with sharp focus, high contrast, and deep black-and-white tones.
- No pinholes, major creases, tears, or surface scuffs across the front image area.
- Border edges and corners are sharp and clean.
- The reverse paper stock is bright with light, natural age-toning along the extreme margins. Original network label remains firmly attached and fully legible.
A centerpiece display item for James Bond collectors, 007 film buffs, and vintage Hollywood press archives!
