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1951 Pan American World Airways Original Vintage Poster

About the Item

Wonderful & rare poster created in 1951 for Pan American World Airways, widely known as Pan Am. Depicting four gorgeous scenes featuring wildlife on a nature reserve, a local village and a beach resort, this poster showcases the best you can get from an exotic vacation. This brilliant piece of travel history is from the height of aviations golden age, with Pan Am at the time being one of the biggest airlines in the world, before their eventual folding in 1991. This piece is in mint condition and backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for the decades to come.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.1 in (106.94 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1951
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Piece has been backed on museum quality linen to ensure its preservation for the decades to come.
  • Seller Location:
    Winchester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8405235402542

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