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Great Republic “Come to Britain for Fishing” First Edition Poster

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Brief Description:

Original 1940s, first edition, British Rail lithographic poster in colors and backed onto linen by artist Norman Wilkinson. This striking poster print was created as a travel advertisement and would have hung in a British rail station to generate foreign tourism. Highly collected, this print was published by W.S. Cowell of London for the travel association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (tourist division of the British tourist and holiday board). Additional text includes: "Travel Association of the U.K, of GT Britain & N. Ireland" in emblem. This bright, vivid poster is a painting of two men fishing by the river, presumably in the Scottish Highlands.

FRAMED DIMENSIONS:

32.5 by 22.5 inches

 
Product number: GR1359
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Full Description

This poster is in excellent condition, having been backed onto archival linen. The overall piece still shows strong, bold colors and is presented using the very best archival procedures and materials. Presented in a gilded frame.

 

The poster was acquired, via auction, from a prominent New York City collector of British Travel and Rail posters. No further information about the previous ownership is available.

 

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