Swissair – Japan – Uemura Shōkō, 1968, 25 × 38.5 in
Description
Vintage travel poster commissioned by Swissair in 1968 to promote flights to Japan. The design features a geisha in kimono with the word “JAPAN” printed in metallic gold ink, a printing detail often used in Japanese tourism posters of the period to emphasize luxury and refinement. The artwork is derived from Uemura Shōkō’s 1936 painting Jo no Mai, a study of a Noh dance prelude. Uemura worked in the Nihonga tradition, which fused traditional Japanese painting techniques with modern presentation, making his imagery a natural fit for mid-century cultural promotion. This original offset lithograph was printed in Japan, mounted on linen, and remains in excellent “A” condition.
Artist: Uemura Shōkō
Date: 1968 Printer: Japan Tourist Association (for Swissair) Print Type: Offset lithograph (with metallic gold) Condition: Excellent “A,” linen backed
Comments: Original Swissair travel poster for Japan, featuring Uemura Shōkō’s celebrated Jo no Mai image in the Nihonga style. Linen mounted and in excellent condition.
Artist: Hopper, Peggy Size: 22.5 x 27 in On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1985 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Peggy Hopper does many images of Hawaii in a Gauginesque style and did this one for United Airlines in 1985… Peggy Hopper trained in California in the 1950’s in Design. She also worked in Milano and later moved to Hawaii. Her work of the local beauty and foliages done with great influence of Paul Gaugains Island paintings.
Artist: Carlu, Jean Printer: Air France, Paris Size: 25 x 39″ / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930
Air France Europe by Jean Carlu c1930 on linen excellent
Vignettes of all the place to visit in Europe, eiffel tower, greek vase, etc. The Poster man is hanging posters of all the destinations. The poster shows a stain in the photo but that is only in the photo and not the poster as its another poster. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Air france for travel to Afrique du Nord by Bernard Villemot 1952
Artist: Villemot, Bernard Printer: Hubert Baille, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On / Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1952 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Air France poster done in 1952 by Bernard Villemot lithograph
Simplicissimus by Ludwig Kainer airplane 1913 original
Artist: Kainer Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 ” / 28 x 38,1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Ludwig Kainer was a painter and worked in cinema as a set designer.
Picture from simplicissimus of people watching an airplane.
Artist: Lancaster, E Printer: Karcher, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1956 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Air France poster travel to Paris with images of the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame, Trocadero, Arc de Triumph, and violins and assorted images interprets to music and good dining. Printed under the direction of Jean Carlu at the famous Imprimerie Karcher.
Artist: Svenson, Olle Printer: Lolsons, Stockholm Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1947 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Rare poster perhaps the first to show the newly formed Israel state printed actually in 1947 with artwork by Olle Svenson. The poster was made for the Italian public for travel to the near orient which includes 4 flages Swedish, Turkish, Italian and Israel. I am surprised to find the printed date of the poster as 1947 as Israel was formed in 1948 ? This is the earliest travel poster I know of to Israel. RARE !!
Western Airlines — New York (Chorus Line) – 1979, 27 × 39 in
Description
Vintage travel poster produced by Western Airlines in 1979, featuring a chorus line of dancers in front of the Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Likely created to promote flights to New York, possibly timed with the popularity of the Broadway show A Chorus Line. Issued in large format and printed via offset lithography, this example is mounted on linen and in excellent “A” condition.  
Historical & Contextual Details
•Western Airlines was a major U.S. carrier from 1925 until its merger with Delta in 1987. The airline was known for its slogan “The only way to fly!”, and frequently featured landmark destinations in its advertising. 
Artist: Elles Cas
Date: 1979
Printer: Western Airlines
Size: 27 × 39 inches (approx. 70 × 100 cm)
Print Type: Offset lithography
Condition: Excellent “A,” linen backed
Comments: Rare Western Airlines promotional poster for New York. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Air France Paris by Lancaster 1956 Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Notre Dame