Vintage Travel Posters: Explore the World with Poster France
Step into the golden age of travel with our curated collection of vintage French and Italian travel posters.
• French Railway History: Discover posters from the independent railway companies of pre-1900 France, through the PLM era, to the standardized SNCF designs of 1937.
• Italian Rarity: Admire rare Italian travel posters, including ENIT designs from the 1920s and 30s, preserved despite WWII’s devastation.
• Timeless Appeal: Each poster captures the romance of travel and the artistic innovation of its era.
Razzia Louis Vuitton Cup 1992 hand signed original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist: Razzia Printer: Louis Vuitton Size: 30 x 36 inches On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph
Louis Vuitton Cup Original hand signed
The poster is hand-signed by the artist and comes directly from him. Unlike some sellers who only claim to offer original hand-signed Razzia posters, ours are guaranteed to be authentic. We can provide a Certificate of Authenticity if you ask for one.
Razzia Louis Vuitton Cup 1995 hand signed original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Artist: Razzia Printer: Louis Vuitton Size: 30 x 36 inches On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph
Louis Vuitton Cup Original hand signed
The poster is hand-signed by the artist and comes directly from him. Unlike some sellers who only claim to offer original hand-signed Razzia posters, ours are guaranteed to be authentic. We can provide a Certificate of Authenticity if you ask for one.
Artist: Razzia Printer: Louis Vuitton Size: 28 x 34.5 inches On/Off Linen: Unlined
Razzia Louis Vuitton Cup 2003 Auckland hand signed original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Louis Vuitton Cup Original hand signed
The poster is hand-signed by the artist and comes directly from him. Unlike some sellers who only claim to offer original hand-signed Razzia posters, ours are guaranteed to be authentic. We can provide a Certificate of Authenticity if you ask for one.
Title: Savoie France – Fêtes du centenaire Artist: Auriac Date: 1960 Printer: Société d’Exploitation Etablissements de La Vasselais, Paris Size: 27 x 39 inches
This poster image was used both for celebrating 100 years of Savoie Region and also exists with the title Megeve. You can see its summertime with flowers about but in the background is the famous Mont Blanc which stays white with snow through the whole summer.
The “célèbre clocher à bulbes” (famous onion-shaped bell tower) in the Savoie region of France refers to the distinct bulbous bell towers found in many churches in the region. These towers, also known as “clochers à bulbes”, are a hallmark of Baroque architecture introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially under the influence of the Counter-Reformation.
These onion-shaped domes are particularly common in alpine regions, including Savoie, and are a reminder of the strong religious influence in the area. One of the most famous examples in Savoie is the bell tower of the Saint-Martin Church in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, though many other towns and villages in Savoie feature similar structures.
SEVILLA – SEMANA SANTA, 1951
Artist: Pablo Sebastián
Date: 1951
Origin: Spain
Printer: Unknown
Size: 15½ x 19¾ inches
Print Type: Lithography
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Description and History
Rare original Spanish travel poster promoting the famous Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Seville, created in 1951 by the artist Pablo Sebastián. This striking lithograph captures the solemn majesty and deep religious tradition of the city’s processions—one of Spain’s most important annual events, marked by candlelit parades, penitents, and richly adorned religious icons carried through the streets.
Sebastián’s design reflects the atmosphere of devotion and pageantry associated with Andalusian Catholic culture during the postwar era, emphasizing the emotional intensity and dramatic light that characterize Seville’s Holy Week observances.
Comments:
Authentic original 1951 lithograph in Excellent “A” condition, professionally linen-backed. A fine and scarce example of Spanish religious and cultural poster art from the mid-20th century.
Title: MONTREUX Switzerland Artist: Brenot, Pierre Laurent Date: c.1955 Printer: S.A. Lith. Klausfelder, Vevey, Switzerland Size: 40 x 25 in / 102 x 64 cm Print Type: Offset Lithograph Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments Beautiful poster with the Chateau de Chillon in the rear and Lake Geneva. In the far distance you can see Mont Blanc the highest peak in Europe. The poster is in absolute excellent condition on linen
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: Constant-Duval Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 30 x 40 in / 76.2 x 101.6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900c Condition & Comments: Excellent A
Circuits Automobiles in the Loire Vallee passing the Chateau D’Usse Tourraine back in 1910. Stone lithograph printed at the Champenois Imprimerie Paris. The light and water are done excellently with finesse by Duval in this bautiful view of the Chateau in Early Autumn.
This original 1985 poster was created by Pegge Hopper for United Airlines to promote travel to Hawaii. Hopper is known for her stylized depictions of Hawaiian women and landscapes, often using simplified forms, strong outlines, and rich color harmonies that recall the work of Paul Gauguin in the South Pacific. The image reflects her distinctive interpretation of island life, emphasizing atmosphere, pattern, and the lush presence of tropical foliage.
Trained in design in California in the 1950s, Pegge Hopper later worked in Milan before settling in Hawaii, where the local environment became the central subject of her work. This airline commission belongs to the broader tradition of mid- to late-20th-century travel posters, combining commercial purpose with an artist’s personal vision of place. The poster is an offset lithograph, printed on paper and professionally mounted on linen, and survives in excellent condition.
Artist: Pegge Hopper
Size: 22.5 x 27 in
On/Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1985
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original United Airlines to Hawaii poster by Pegge Hopper, 1985; clean, well-preserved example on linen with strong color, ready to frame
Original 1939 lithograph by Robert Falcucci, printed by Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme for the French National Railways (SNCF). This striking design promotes travel to the Vallée de Chevreuse, a picturesque region just southwest of Paris celebrated for its rolling hills, historic villages, and natural beauty. Falcucci illustrates the Vaux de Cernay, with reference to the Château de Dampierre and the Abbey of Port-Royal, landmarks tied closely to the area’s cultural history. At the time, the Vallée was also known as a circuit for early automobile tours beginning at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, making this a poster that intersects both tourism and motoring heritage.
The poster is mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition, rated “A,” with fresh colors and strong impression. A fine example of Falcucci’s work for French railways, combining elegance of design with a timeless subject that remains a favorite excursion for Parisians.
Title: Vallée de Chevreuse Artist: Robert Falcucci Date: 1939 Printer: Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme Size: 24 x 39 inches (approx. 61 x 99 cm) Print Type: Lithograph Condition: Excellent “A,” professionally backed on linen
Comments: Issued by SNCF to promote the scenic Vallée de Chevreuse near Paris, with references to the Château de Dampierre, Port-Royal Abbey, and the Vaux de Cernay. The region was a popular motoring and cycling route in the interwar period and remains celebrated for its landscapes and historic sites. An outstanding and authentic example of French railway poster design.
VENISE — OPERETTE EN 3 ACTES — CHARLES GIR — c.1927
Original French poster advertising the operetta Venise, performed at the Theatre Marigny in Paris. The operetta was written in three acts with music by Tiarko Richepin, libretto by Andre Mouezy Eon, and lyrics by Albert Willemetz. The design by Charles Gir presents an elegant Art Deco theatrical composition promoting the production.
Charles Gir (Charles Felix Girard, 1883–1941) was an illustrator, poster artist, painter, and caricaturist active in Paris during the early twentieth century. Closely associated with the theatrical and cultural life of the city, he produced posters for stage productions and illustrated literary works, while also contributing cartoons and caricatures to satirical publications such as La Baionnette and Le Rire. Gir was also known as a violinist and maintained a strong interest in opera and theater, which is reflected in many of his poster designs.
Artist: Gir, Charles
Title: Venise – Operette en 3 actes
Printer: H. Chachoin, Paris
Publisher: Max Eschig et Cie, Paris
Size: 31 x 46 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1927
Condition & Comments: A condition. Signed in the plate and dated lower left.
