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UnknownOriginal 1950s travel poster to South-AfricaCirca 1950
Circa 1950
$2,087.69
£1,543.25
€1,750
CA$2,895.73
A$3,156.98
CHF 1,668.09
MX$38,823.38
NOK 20,741.30
SEK 19,525.19
DKK 13,325.35
About the Item
This original 1950s travel poster, titled "Stop... Anytime is Holiday Time... for You... in South Africa", is a stunning example of mid-century tourism design at its most inviting and optimistic. Issued during the golden age of global leisure travel, this poster captures the spirit of post-war wanderlust and the era’s fascination with exotic, far-flung destinations.
The artwork evokes sun-drenched leisure with its clean lines, vivid colors, and dreamy imagery—an elegant traveler, a sweeping beach, or a scenic coastal vista (depending on your specific version), all designed to suggest that paradise is just one journey away. The typography, with its relaxed yet persuasive tone, reflects a time when posters were not just advertisements, but works of art intended to inspire desire and wonder.
Produced to promote South Africa as a year-round holiday destination, this piece is as much a window into mid-century travel culture as it is a collectible item. The slogan "Anytime is Holiday Time..." speaks to the carefree confidence of the 1950s—an era when commercial aviation was opening the world to a new generation of travelers, and posters like this beckoned them toward sunshine and escape.
Whether you're a collector of vintage travel posters, a lover of mid-century design, or simply drawn to the nostalgic allure of classic tourism, this original print is both a conversation piece and a visual delight.
Tourism - Photography - South Africa
Printed by Rotogravure in Leiden
- Creation Year:Circa 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, slight creases.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216397782
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