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Original Vintage Great Western Railway Poster Torquay English Riviera Art Deco

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Original vintage Great Western Railway poster for Torquay The English Riviera featuring great artwork showing smartly dressed people walking along the promenade including couples and families and ladies holding colourful parasols in front of a crowded sandy beach with people relaxing under umbrellas and swimming in the sea leading around the coast to hills in the distance, the scenic summer view framed by colourful flowers and palm trees in the foreground, the image in an orange border with the bold lettering on a black background and information below - Official Guide Free JM Scott Spa Director Torquay. The popular seaside resort town of Torquay is located in Devon on the English Channel. Paddington Station W2 Philip Reid Poster Expert & Printer 47 Fleet Street London EC4 Felix JC Pole General Manager. Good condition, restored tears, restored paper losses, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Good condition, restored tears, restored paper losses, backed on linen. Restored tears, restored paper losses, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012634957422

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