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Alitalia - DC aircraft original vintage Italian travel poster

c. 1960

About the Item

Original vintage poster: ALITALIA DC 8 aircraft. Early 60''s travel poster. Very Good condition. Linen backed. Features a DC-8 flying over the top of the figure 8. The top opening of the 8 has the North American and South American continents. The lower opening of the 8 has Europe, Asia, and Africa. Very good condition, near mint. Original "ALITALIA DC JET - DC-8" poster, designed by an anonymous artist, and printed by BODONIANA, BOLOGNA circa 1960. Douglas announced the go-ahead of its DC-8 design on June 7, 1955, and development costs were estimated at $450 million. The aircraft was to be powered by four JT3L engines rated at 11,000lbs thrust. The range was quoted as at least 3,700 miles with 125 passengers. The DC-8 was the first Douglas jet-powered transport. It entered service simultaneously with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Sept. 18, 1959. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Only a wear spot keeps te poster from being excellent.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 99911stDibs: LU140428803241
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