Darth Vader’s lightsaber to be auctioned for the first time

• Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber prop from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi is set to be auctioned for the first time.
• The prop, famously wielded by David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson, is estimated to fetch between £746,000 and £2.2 million.
• The live auction will be hosted by memorabilia auction house Propstore in Los Angeles this September, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back.
• This lightsaber is considered exceptionally rare, believed to be the only hero prop from the original Star Wars trilogy with verifiable screen use ever offered publicly.
• Constructed from a vintage British press camera flash handle, the prop will tour London, Beverly Hills, and New York throughout August before the sale.

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Darth Vader’s iconic Star Wars light saber goes to auction for staggering amount