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TAA Trans-Australia Airlines original vintage travel poster

1950s

$4,250
£3,174.55
€3,680.38
CA$5,901.02
A$6,614.28
CHF 3,443.86
MX$80,763.22
NOK 43,724.54
SEK 41,446.94
DKK 27,459.62
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About the Item

Original TAA Trans Australia Airlines vintage travel poster. Linen-backed and ready to frame. TAA Airlines was started in 1946 and was renamed Australian Airlines in 1986. In 1992 it was sold to Qantas. This TAA Trans Australian has the feel of the Pan American stewardess. Rare original travel poster in excellent condition. The Trans Australia Airlines stewardess is smiling directly at you with her bright blue eyes! A very rare find. Currently, this is the only copy of this poster we have been able to locate or document.
  • Creation Year:
    1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    This smiling lady is a lnen-backed original vintage poster in very fine condition. No pinholes, no restoration, no tears, no fading, no other known copies that we have been able to document. Vibrant colorful and ready to frame. Collector piece.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 141861stDibs: LU140426544792

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