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Original Vintage Poster Cornwall British Railways Gyrth Russell Polperro Harbour

$5,468.12
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Original vintage British Railways travel poster for Cornwall See Britain by Train featuring a painting by Gyrth Russell (1892-1970) depicting a scenic view over the Cornish fishing village at Polperro harbour with buildings lining the shore, flowers in the foreground and boats moored on the rocks and by the harbour wall, the sea leading to green cliffs along the south Cornwall coast in the background, the title text and British Railways logo below. A popular holiday destination, Cornwall is located on the south west peninsula of England on the English Channel and Atlantic Ocean. Published by the Railway Executive (Western Region). Printed in Great Britain by Jordison and Co, London & Middlesbrough. Horizontal. Large size. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, restored paper losses, creasing, staining, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 50.4 in (128 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored folds, restored tears, restored paper losses, backed on linen. Good condition, restored folds, restored tears, restored paper losses, creasing, staining, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012644377052

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