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Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Posters

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Linen, Paper

Original Vintage Poster Marcello Nizzoli Campari 1927 Linen Backed Lithograph
By Marcello Nizzoli
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster Marcello Nizzoli Campari 1927 linen backed lithographic poster Linen
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Posters

1919 Peugeot Original Vintage Poster
By Rene Vincent
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful lithograph poster originally designed in 1919. Designed by the great poster artist Rene
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Vintage 1910s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1919 Peugeot Original Vintage Poster
1919 Peugeot Original Vintage Poster
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H 39.2 in W 26.7 in D 0.1 in
1930 Monsoleil Original Vintage Poster
By Robys
Located in Winchester, GB
Stunning poster advertising the French wine Monsoleil. Created in 1930 and designed by poster
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1930 Monsoleil Original Vintage Poster
1930 Monsoleil Original Vintage Poster
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H 61 in W 45 in D 0.1 in
1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Villemot
Located in Winchester, GB
This gorgeous lithograph poster from 1976 was designed by the iconic poster and graphic designer
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Vintage 1970s French Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster
1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster
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H 27 in W 33.2 in D 0.1 in
1939 Plombieres Original Vintage Poster
By Adrien Sénéchal
Located in Winchester, GB
With artwork from French artist Adrien Senechal, this beautiful poster promotes the region of
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Paper, Linen

1939 Plombieres Original Vintage Poster
1939 Plombieres Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 24.2 in D 0.1 in
Barbarella 1968 Japanese B2 Film Movie Poster, Linen Backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
rare and achingly cool. This original vintage movie poster has been professionally cleaned, de
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20th Century Japanese Posters

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Linen, Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
one of the most iconic posters of all time. With artwork from the great artist Roger Kastel, also
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
This stunning poster was created in 1936 to promote Dwain Esper's exploitation film "Marihuana
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Vintage 1930s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
1936 Marihuana Original Vintage Poster
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H 36 in W 25.6 in D 0.1 in
Superman 1971 Vintage Bullseye Peace Panel Poster, Linen Backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
poster! Fantastic original authorised commercial Superman Peace poster designed by Swan and Anderson
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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1979 Alien Original Vintage Poster
By Bill Gold
Located in Winchester, GB
has spawned a franchise that continues to this day. This stunning and exceptionally rare poster is
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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1979 Alien Original Vintage Poster
1979 Alien Original Vintage Poster
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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
1960 Psycho Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
is in mint condition with artwork from Macario Gomez Quibus. This original release poster is
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Vintage 1960s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1960 Psycho Original Vintage Poster
1960 Psycho Original Vintage Poster
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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
1970 Bugatti Original Vintage Poster
By R. Géri
Located in Winchester, GB
beautiful poster is in mint condition and is backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1970 Bugatti Original Vintage Poster
1970 Bugatti Original Vintage Poster
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H 39.5 in W 24.7 in D 0.1 in
Yellow Submarine Original Italian Film Movie Poster, 1968 4 FOGLIO, Linen Backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
(unframed). Year 1968 Poster Type ITA 4 Foglio Style - Art by - Rolled/Folded/Other Rolled - Linen
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20th Century Italian Posters

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Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
by one of the most iconic posters of all time. With artwork from the great artist Roger Kastel, also
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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Roger Bezombes Original Art Poster
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Un-linen backed ARTIST Roger Bezombes DIMENSIONS 65 x 43 cm YEAR Circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Posters

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Paper, Linen

Roger Bezombes Original Art Poster
Roger Bezombes Original Art Poster
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in
1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
This extremely rare and vibrant poster for "Bullitt" depicts a fantastic image of McQueen in the
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Vintage 1960s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster
1968 Bullitt Original Vintage Poster
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H 30.01 in W 20.01 in D 0.04 in
1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Fleming's 1959 novel of the same name. This beautiful piece of cinema and poster history is in absolutely
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster
1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Perrier - Zeste 1987 Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Villemot
Located in Winchester, GB
This beautiful art deco piece for Perrier was designed by the iconic poster and graphic designer
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Vintage 1980s Posters

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Linen, Paper

Perrier - Zeste 1987 Original Vintage Poster
Perrier - Zeste 1987 Original Vintage Poster
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H 19.49 in W 26.5 in D 0.08 in
1970 Provence - SNCF Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Charming poster from 1970 for the French railway SNCF promoting their routes to Provence in south
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Vintage 1970s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1970 Provence - SNCF Original Vintage Poster
1970 Provence - SNCF Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 25 in D 0.1 in
Bullitt 1977 East German Film Movie Poster, Segner, Linen Backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
Bullitt 1977 East German Film Movie poster, Segner - Linen Backed Original East German film
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20th Century German Posters

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Linen, Paper

1983 America's Cup Original Vintage Poster
By Ugo Nespolo
Located in Winchester, GB
Campari. This poster is in mint condition and is backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation
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Vintage 1980s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1983 America's Cup Original Vintage Poster
1983 America's Cup Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 27.5 in D 0.1 in
1959 Michelin Motorcycle Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
A wonderful poster printed by Verga Printers Milano, this advertisement poster for Michelin tyres
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Vintage 1950s Posters

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Linen, Paper

1959 Michelin Motorcycle Original Vintage Poster
1959 Michelin Motorcycle Original Vintage Poster
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H 27 in W 19 in D 0.1 in
1979 Bally Kick Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Villemot
Located in Winchester, GB
shoemaker worked with the celebrated poster artist Villemot on a very limited number of designs for the
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Vintage 1970s Posters

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Linen, Paper

1979 Bally Kick Original Vintage Poster
1979 Bally Kick Original Vintage Poster
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H 24.4 in W 16.9 in D 0.1 in
1937 Olimpic Italia Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Printed by Cervo, Italy, this stunning original lithograph poster from 1937 promotes "Olimpic" hats
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Vintage 1930s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1937 Olimpic Italia Original Vintage Poster
1937 Olimpic Italia Original Vintage Poster
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H 41.7 in W 30.2 in D 0.1 in
1935 Morlant Champagne Original Vintage Poster
By J. Stall
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful poster for Morlant, the French Champagne of Reims in Marne, France. Featuring stunning
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1935 Morlant Champagne Original Vintage Poster
1935 Morlant Champagne Original Vintage Poster
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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in
1950 Haiti Coffee Original Vintage Poster
By Gino Boccasile 1
Located in Winchester, GB
With fantastic artwork from the great Italian illustrator Gino Boccasile, this poster for "Haiti
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Vintage 1950s Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950 Haiti Coffee Original Vintage Poster
1950 Haiti Coffee Original Vintage Poster
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H 18.9 in W 13 in D 0.04 in
1950 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
brand. This beautiful poster was originally created in the 1950's, printed by Officine Grafiche Ricordi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
1950 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
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H 19.7 in W 13.8 in D 0.1 in
1951 Cigar Havane Original Vintage Poster
By Dujardin
Located in Winchester, GB
and top hat. In mint condition, this poster is backed on museum quality linen to ensure its
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Vintage 1950s Posters

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Linen, Paper

1951 Cigar Havane Original Vintage Poster
1951 Cigar Havane Original Vintage Poster
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H 30.2 in W 23.5 in D 0.1 in
1950 Martini & Rosso Original Vintage Poster
By Marcello Dudovich
Located in Winchester, GB
brand. This beautiful poster was originally created in the 1930s, and was so successful that it was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950 Martini & Rosso Original Vintage Poster
1950 Martini & Rosso Original Vintage Poster
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H 38.2 in W 26.8 in D 0.1 in
1928 High Society Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
. This gorgeous and rare poster is in mint condition and has been backed on museum quality linen to
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Vintage 1920s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1928 High Society Original Vintage Poster
1928 High Society Original Vintage Poster
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H 38.5 in W 26.2 in D 0.1 in
1957 Bally - Chaussures Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
collaborated with many poster artists in promotion of its brand through the 20th century. This great 1957
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters

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Linen, Paper

1957 Bally - Chaussures Original Vintage Poster
1957 Bally - Chaussures Original Vintage Poster
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H 24.4 in W 16.9 in D 0.1 in
1963 Wonderful Copenhagen Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
known, this gorgeous poster was printed in 1963 by Vang Rasmussen Copenhagen. With design from Antoni
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Vintage 1960s Danish Posters

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Linen, Paper

1963 Wonderful Copenhagen Original Vintage Poster
1963 Wonderful Copenhagen Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
1955 Iberia - Barcelona Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful poster from 1955 promoting Iberia airlines routes to Barcelona, Spain. The Spanish
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Posters

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Linen, Paper

1955 Iberia - Barcelona Original Vintage Poster
1955 Iberia - Barcelona Original Vintage Poster
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H 37.8 in W 26 in D 0.1 in
1935 Champagne Devaux Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Deutsch Dryden, this iconic 1935 poster for Champagne Devaux is a piece of art as well as a piece of
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1935 Champagne Devaux Original Vintage Poster
1935 Champagne Devaux Original Vintage Poster
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H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
1960 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
of food. The beautifully coloured poster is in mint condition and backed on museum quality linen for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1960 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
1960 Martini Vermouth Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 27.5 in D 0.1 in
1968 Dr. No Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
most sought after film posters of all time, particularly in this condition. Accompanying the artwork of
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Vintage 1960s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1968 Dr. No Original Vintage Poster
1968 Dr. No Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster 'French'
By Jean Mascii
Located in Winchester, GB
poster is from the original 1964 release of the film.
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Vintage 1960s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster 'French'
1964 Goldfinger Original Vintage Poster 'French'
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H 63 in W 47 in D 0.1 in
1960 TWA - Paris Original Vintage Poster
By David Klein
Located in Winchester, GB
This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to
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Vintage 1960s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1960 TWA - Paris Original Vintage Poster
1960 TWA - Paris Original Vintage Poster
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H 39 in W 24.5 in D 0.1 in
1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
history of illustrated posters and is in fantastic condition. The piece is backed on museum quality linen
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
1955 TWA, Chicago Original Vintage Poster
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H 40.3 in W 25 in D 0.1 in
1963 Lambretta Innocenti Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
day with clubs and enthusiasts worldwide. This stunning large poster designed by Pietro Vera depicts a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1963 Lambretta Innocenti Original Vintage Poster
1963 Lambretta Innocenti Original Vintage Poster
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H 55 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
1973 The Sting Original Vintage Poster
By Richard Amsel
Located in Winchester, GB
poster was designed by the iconic poster artist Richard Amsel, also known for the likes of "Raiders of
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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1973 The Sting Original Vintage Poster
1973 The Sting Original Vintage Poster
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H 40 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
1977 Bally - Lotus Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Villemot
Located in Winchester, GB
shoemaker worked with the celebrated poster artist Villemot on a very limited number of designs for the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1977 Bally - Lotus Original Vintage Poster
1977 Bally - Lotus Original Vintage Poster
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H 24.4 in W 16.9 in D 0.1 in
Lu Biscuits 1970 Original Vintage Poster
By René Gruau
Located in Winchester, GB
A beautifully illustrated poster for "Lu Biscuits" with artwork created by iconic poster designer
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

Lu Biscuits 1970 Original Vintage Poster
Lu Biscuits 1970 Original Vintage Poster
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
1955 TWA Disneyland Original Vintage Poster
By David Klein
Located in Winchester, GB
This poster was created in 1955 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1955 TWA Disneyland Original Vintage Poster
1955 TWA Disneyland Original Vintage Poster
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H 40 in W 24.5 in D 0.1 in
1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
beautiful colour, this 1960 International re-release edition poster is backed on museum quality linen to
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
1954 Rear Window Original Vintage Poster
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H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
1950 Spumanti Cinzano Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
beautifully illustrated posters from the early to mid 20th century. A part of the instantly recognisable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950 Spumanti Cinzano Original Vintage Poster
1950 Spumanti Cinzano Original Vintage Poster
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H 24.5 in W 17 in D 0.1 in
1980 Bally, Ballet Original Vintage Poster
By Pierre Fix-Masseau
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautifully designed poster from 1980 advertising the luxury Swiss shoe brand Bally. With artwork
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Vintage 1980s French Posters

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Linen, Paper

1980 Bally, Ballet Original Vintage Poster
1980 Bally, Ballet Original Vintage Poster
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H 67 in W 47 in D 0.1 in
1970 Bally - Rocks Original Vintage Poster
By Alain Gauthier
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautifully designed poster from 1970 advertising the luxury Swiss shoe brand Bally. With artwork
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Vintage 1970s French Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

1970 Bally - Rocks Original Vintage Poster
1970 Bally - Rocks Original Vintage Poster
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H 67 in W 47 in D 0.1 in
1953 Roman Holiday Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
poster has never been folded and has been backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1953 Roman Holiday Original Vintage Poster
1953 Roman Holiday Original Vintage Poster
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H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
1930 Kinagin Liquor Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Eugene Patkevich, this gorgeous art deco poster is extra-large and backed on museum quality linen to
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1930 Kinagin Liquor Original Vintage Poster
1930 Kinagin Liquor Original Vintage Poster
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H 50 in W 35 in D 0.1 in
1971 Get Carter Original Vintage Poster
By Arnaldo Putzu
Located in Winchester, GB
. Receiving a somewhat mixed reception upon its original release, it wasn't until the 1990s that the film
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1971 Get Carter Original Vintage Poster
1971 Get Carter Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
1966 Iberia, Mexico Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful poster from 1966 promoting Iberia airlines routes to Mexico. The Spanish airline was
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1966 Iberia, Mexico Original Vintage Poster
1966 Iberia, Mexico Original Vintage Poster
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H 38.6 in W 27.2 in D 0.1 in
Framed Extra Large Linen Backed Poster for "Cycles Rochet" circa 1895
By Lucien Lefevre
Located in Chesham, GB
An original and extremely large advertising poster, circa 1895, by Lucien Lefevre for French
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Antique Late 19th Century Posters

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Linen, Paper

1930 Folies Bergere Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Brilliant Art Deco poster from 1930 with artwork from Maurice Picauld better known as Pico. Reading
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1930 Folies Bergere Original Vintage Poster
1930 Folies Bergere Original Vintage Poster
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H 23.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.1 in
1977 Star Wars Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
as ever today. An all-time great and holy grail for many, this original release poster was
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1977 Star Wars Original Vintage Poster
1977 Star Wars Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
West Side Story R1969 Japanese B0 Film Movie Poster, Linen Backed
Located in Bath, Somerset
Wonderful original Japanese film poster for the 1969 re-release of West Side Story in Japan. This
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20th Century Japanese Posters

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Linen, Paper

1979 Bally, Shoes Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Villemot
Located in Winchester, GB
. The stunning poster is extra-large and mounted on museum quality linen to ensure its protection and
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1979 Bally, Shoes Original Vintage Poster
1979 Bally, Shoes Original Vintage Poster
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H 68 in W 46 in D 0.1 in
1950 Monte-Carlo Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Absolutely stunning poster promoting the area of Monte-Carlo in Monaco from 1950. This mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950 Monte-Carlo Original Vintage Poster
1950 Monte-Carlo Original Vintage Poster
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H 38.5 in W 24.8 in D 0.1 in
1992 Lancia - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
Atmospheric and art deco, this wonderful poster for Lancia was released in 1992 for the Italian car
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1990s Italian Art Deco Posters

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Linen, Paper

1992 Lancia - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
1992 Lancia - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
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H 50.4 in W 29.5 in D 0.1 in
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Original Linen Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic original linen poster available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, linen and paper, every original linen poster was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect original linen poster — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An original linen poster made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made original linen poster over the years, but those crafted by Tom William Chantrell, David Klein and Robert E. McGinnis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Original Linen Poster?

An original linen poster can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,448, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

Finding the Right posters for You

Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.

In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.

If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.

Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.

If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)

On 1stDibs, find all kinds of posters for your home today.

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