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Original Antique Poster Lakeland LNER Lake District Sailing Golf Rock Climbing

$2,031.34
£1,500
€1,757.95
CA$2,801.30
A$3,147.13
CHF 1,644.38
MX$38,412.24
NOK 20,878.85
SEK 19,653.04
DKK 13,118.50

About the Item

Original antique London & North Western Railway travel poster - Lakeland The English Lakes are England's Playground - featuring black and white image of scenic views and the activities on offer in the Lake District including sailing and historic villages, ancient ruins and hills in Windermere Keswick Ambleside Coniston Kendal Grasmere Ullswater with the bold headings - Yachting Coaching Boating Motoring Fishing Cycling Golfing Bowling Rock Climbing - and central image of people at the top of Napes Needle Scafell against a decorative green background and information below in French - Vacances en Angleterre. The LNWR London & North Western Railway operated train services from 1846 until 1922 when it became part of the LMS London Midland and Scottish railway. Designed by Petty and Sons Ltd, Whitehall Printeries, Leeds. Printed by Johnson and Sons in Windermere. Good condition, restored tears, restored paper losses, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored tears, restored paper losses, backed on linen. Good condition, restored tears, restored paper losses, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012624602782

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