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Gary Leo Signed Star Wars ESB ILM 11x14 Photo Beckett
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This is an impressive 11x14 black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by Gary Leo, who worked as an electronics engineer at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) on the original Star Wars films. The piece is boldly autographed and inscribed “Electronics Engineer,” and has been authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services.


About the signer:
Gary Leo (died 2024) was part of the pioneering team of engineers at ILM, the groundbreaking special effects company founded by George Lucas. His work contributed to the innovative visual effects that helped define the Star Wars saga and revolutionized modern filmmaking.


  • Hand-signed and inscribed by ILM engineer Gary Leo
  • Obtained at a private signing with Steve Grad (his only signing ever)
  • Beautiful 11x14 black-and-white photo from the original Star Wars era
  • Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services with certification number BJ012225
  • Excellent collectible for fans of Star Wars and visual effects history
  • From the prestigious Steve Grad Autograph Collection – Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013, the lead authenticator at BECKETT Authentication, and former Principal Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016)

Add this signed piece of Star Wars history to your collection today!

Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel's Pawn Stars since 2013. He is the Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication Services and formerly served as Principal Authenticator at PSA/DNA.
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From the personal Star Wars autograph collection of Steve Grad. A lifelong autograph collector, professional autograph authenticator and the autograph authentication expert for History Channel's Pawn Stars since 2013.