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1957 Weymouth - British Railways Original Vintage Poster

$2,425.60
£1,730
€2,055.52
CA$3,310.25
A$3,686.27
CHF 1,918.50
MX$45,451.20
NOK 24,433.53
SEK 22,965.15
DKK 15,336.71
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About the Item

"Weymouth - Sun, Sands & Sea" reads the title of this gorgeous 1957 British Railways advertisement poster. With artwork from Claude Henry Buckle (1905-1973) depicting the beautiful summers day at the Weymouth Coast in Dorset, England, this piece offers a wonderful insight into the historic past of this seaside escape. This poster was published by British Railways (Southern Region) and printed in Great Britain by Charles & Read Ltd. The artist Claude Henry Buckle was a prolific commercial artist for many railway companies including GWR, LMS, SR and British Railways.
  • Creator:
    Claude Buckle (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Poster is in fantastic condition with very minimal signs of ageing or handling.
  • Seller Location:
    Winchester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8405233756012

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