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Original Vintage Rail Travel Poster London Heart Of The Empire GWR Horse Guard

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Original vintage travel poster advertising London Heart of the Empire issued by GWR Great Western Railway featuring a great design by the notable British poster artist Frank Newbould (1887-1951) of a Royal Guard on a horse with the text and logo on the margin below. Printed for display at Paddington station by Lowe and Brydone Printers Ltd. Fair condition, several restored paper losses, several restored tears, staining, browning, backed on linen.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Several restored paper losses, several restored tears, browning, backed on linen. Fair condition, several restored paper losses, several restored tears, staining, browning, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012630373572

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