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Original Vintage Sport Poster IX British Commonwealth Games Edinburgh Scotland

$1,240.34
£900
€1,059.49
CA$1,715.83
A$1,912.01
CHF 995.61
MX$23,075.22
NOK 12,482.34
SEK 11,794.20
DKK 7,908.65

About the Item

Original vintage sport poster for the IXth British Commonwealth Games Edinburgh Scotland 16-25 July 1970 featuring a dynamic image of athletes running in the foreground with colourful flags of the various Commonwealth countries flying above the historic Edinburgh Castle on a hill below the St Andrews Cross and thistle emblem of the event and bold title text in black and blue lettering. This multi-sport event has been held since 1930; 42 nations participated in the 1970 Commonwealth Games, opened by Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and held at the Meadowbank Stadium. Printed for Scottish Tourist board by Petyt Ltd. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining.
  • Creator:
    James Hope (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Good condition, creasing, tears, staining.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012639796222

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