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Original Vintage WWII Railway Poster - In War and Peace We Serve GWR LMS LNER SR

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Original vintage World War Two travel advertising poster - In War and Peace We Serve - published by the Big Four railway companies of the time (1923-1947): Great Western Railway GWR, the London, Midland and Scottish Railway LMS, the London and North Eastern Railway LNER and Southern Railway SR. Great illustration by Reginald Mayes (1901-1992) featuring four locomotive trains underneath flags from five countries including the Union Jack, Republic of China, United States of America, Soviet Union and France. Printed by Truscott and Sons. Horizontal. Very good condition, restored fold marks, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    Reginald Mayes (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored fold marks, backed on linen. Very good condition, restored fold marks, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012611315173
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