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"Journey Through Time: Vintage French and Italian Travel Posters at Poster France"

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Step back in time and embark on a visual voyage through the captivating world of vintage French and Italian travel posters, meticulously curated by Poster France. These posters not only evoke the allure of travel but also provide a window into the rich history of railway systems in France and Italy.

The Era of Independents: Before the turn of the century in 1900, the Chemin des Fers or Railway lines of France operated as independent companies. Each train line had its own train station in Paris, with Gare de Lyon serving the east and south of France.

PLM: Unifying the Rails: The PLM, or Paris Lyon Mediterrannee Railways, gradually brought together these disparate railway companies. It was during this transition period, spanning up until 1937, that some of the most iconic French travel posters were born.

Standardization by SNCF: In 1937, the SNCF took over the PLM and standardized travel posters to a uniform 24x39 inches to fit standard frames at train stations and travel agencies.

Vintage Italian Treasures: Italian travel posters are a rare find due to the ravages of World War II. Vintage Italian posters, often bearing the ENIT logo, dating back to the 1920s and 30s, are prized gems. We proudly offer one of the largest selections of Italian travel posters on the internet.

Rare Discoveries: Our commitment to preserving history means we continually seek out these rare and beautiful vintage posters for our collection.

Immerse yourself in the nostalgia, romance, and history of travel with Poster France. If you don't find a specific poster in our collection, please ask, and we will gladly search for it. Explore the world through the eyes of these vintage travel posters and experience a bygone era

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Villemot Bernard

Une Nuit by Bernard Villemot 1973 original vintage poster on linen

Une Nuit Villemot 1973
US$550.00
Bernard Villemot - "UNE NUIT EN VOITURE-LIT" Original 1973 Printing This exquisite poster, an original 1973 1st printing, showcases the artistry of Bernard Villemot (1911-1989). Printed using offset lithography by Chabrillac, Toulouse, it is in impeccable condition, graded as "A" and expertly backed on linen. The poster captures the essence of luxurious...
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Gruau Rene

Relax poster by Rene Gruau on linen

Relax by Rene Gruau
US$295.00
Relax by Rene Gruau on linen  Rene Gruau created this image in 1961, This is a second printing done in the 1970's. On linen excellent 
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Sport & Ski

Sestrieres Ski poster 1950/78 by Gino Boccasile original vintage...

Sestrieres
US$275.00
Sestrieres by Gino Boccasile 1978 on linen excellent The poster was first created in 1950 by Gino Boccasile. Then in 1978 The Ski staton of Sestrieres in collaboration with Fiat held an event in 1978 using the 1950's image. The poster is an official printing and considered an original printing for this event. The poster is on linen and in excellent...
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Sport & Ski

GOLF SUR LA COTE D'AZUR signed BRUCE ORIGINAL VINTAGE FRENCH TRAVEL...

GOLF COTE DAZUR BS
US$175.00
GOLF SUR LA COTE D'AZUR signed Bruce ORIGINAL VINTAGE TRAVEL POSTER ORIGINAL POSTER CREATED BY BRUCE SKILBECK IN 2002 FOR PUBLICITY FOR THE COTE D'AZUR. Golfing on the Cote D'Azur. Original in excellent condition and hand signed by the artist.
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Sport & Ski

VERS LE MONT (Day) BLANC GEO DORIVAL 1928 ORIGINAL VINTAGE FRENCH...

Vers Le Mont Blanc Dorival Day
US$3,500.00
VERS LE MONT BLANC BY GEORGES DORVIAL 1928 DAY VERSION Iconic and important poster from the set of 3 posters created by geo Dorival for the PLM going to Chamonix. His use of this linear graphic was well ahead of his time for the general public. The poster is in excellent condition on linen This is the Night model
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Travel France

Lac D'Annecy by Hugo D'Alesi c1900 on linen

Lac Annecy Alesi
US$2,500.00
PLM poster for Lake Annecy by Hugo D'Alesi c1900 on linen Important poster for travel to Lake Annecy in the Haute Savoie. The view is of La Tournette which is the mountain that rises to 2500 meters directly from the lake. The boat La France sails in the foreground. The boat later sank and has become a favorite diving spot. The poster in excellent...
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Travel International

Mallorca Baleares poster by Alo original c1930 on linen

Mallorca Alo
US$1,650.00
Mallorca by Alo c1930 on linen excellent Rare poster for the BALEARIC ISLANDS OFF SPAIN FORMENTERA, MALLORCA ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH CREATED BY THE PARIS LYON MEDITERRANEE RAILWAYS  WHERE YOU TOOK THE TRAIN AND YOUR TICKET CONTINUES ON BOAT SUPPLIED BY COMPAGNIE DE NAVIGATION MIXTE.  RARE Ready to ship. Poster is A condition !   The poster in excellent...
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Aviation

Air France Europe by Jean Carlu 1930 travel poster rare

AF Europe Carlu
US$1,250.00
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
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Simplicissimus

Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Beach Scene on linen original

Beach 1 Dudovich Simplicissimus
US$150.00
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich women on the beach 1913 original Marcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. Beach scene by Marcello Dudovich. In Excellent condition
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Travel France

Route des Alpes by Rene Pean PLM travel poster c1900 on linen

route des alpes rêne pean
US$2,200.00
PLM poster for travel to the Alpes by Rene Pean c1900 on linen Important poster for travel to the Alpes by Rene Pean. You bought your ticket at the train station and it included passage in these open cars which could carry 12 passengers or more right up to the station where your final destination was. The poster in excellent condition on linen
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Simplicissimus

Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich Die Novize on linen original

Beach 2 Dudovich Simplicissimus
US$150.00
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich Die Novize 1913 original Marcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. Beach scene by Marcello Dudovich. In Excellent condition
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Travel France

Vichy by Ploz rare important PLM travel poster c1900 on linen

vichy ploz
US$3,200.00
PLM poster for travel to the Vichy by Ploz c1900 on linen Important poster for travel to Vichy by Ploz. View on to the Casino of Vichy with Elegant people out and about the town. Ploz does this elegant poster which is now a rare find. The poster in excellent condition on linen
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Sport & Ski

Chamonix Mer de Glace French ski poster 1966

Mer Glace Sun Editions
US$350.00
Chamonix Mer de Glace poster 1966 original on linen Chamonix by way of the electric train and views on to the Glacier also called the Mer de Glace or Sea of Ice. The poster in excellent condition on linen
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Simplicissimus

Simplicissimus 1913 Marcello Dudovich raffinement on linen original

raffinement Dudovich Simp
US$75.00
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich Raffinement 1913 originalMarcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. In Excellent condition
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Travel France

Talloires &Lac D'Annecy by Besnard 1900 ORIGINAL VINTAGE FRENCH...

talloires besnard
US$4,000.00
Talloires & Lac D'Annecy by Besnard c1900 on linen excellent Besnard did this poster for the Paris Lyon Mediterranee French Railways in 1900. The view is from Talloires looking out to the Chateau de Duignt. Beautiful piece in excellent A condition on linen Poster is very Rare stone lithograph
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