Hi Joseph,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

It's hard to overstate the importance The Godfather (1972), which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and which is widely considered one of the most important and influential films in cinema history. Its significance goes far beyond just being a well-told story—it fundamentally reshaped American filmmaking, storytelling, and the crime genre.

It's also a film that produced an extraordinary amount of promotional material, so these are not terribly rare and it's easy to find comparable examples. This version of the poster usually brings between $300 and $500 at auction (retailers may be asking as much as $1,000 for pristine, unsigned original copies) while the smaller lobby cards were issued in sets of 8 and feature key scenes, characters, and dramatic moments from the film. These were printed and distributed by Paramount Pictures to be used in theater lobbies alongside one-sheets and other promotional materials. When complete sets of lobby cards - such as your set - come up at auction, they usually sell for between $100 and $150 (for the set, not each).

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A group of Godfather printed promotional material, 1972
Comprising an original poster and set of 8 lobby cards
Poster: 40 3/4 x 27 inches
Lobby cards: each 11 x 14
CONDITION: These appear to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$400-650 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia