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.
Artist: Turner, Michael Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On / Off linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1981 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition Monaco Grand Prix 1981 on linen by Michael Turner
The Grand Prix of Monaco always showed the winning car of the previous year in the poster as it was printed before the race was won.
This poster is second printing made around the 1980’s in exactly te same way as the original ie: printing technique, paper, size etc
Poster is in excellent condition and mounted on linen by museum quality professional
1983 Grand Prix Automobile of Monaco Pierre Lecomte
Pierre Lecomte designed the official poster for the 41st Monaco Grand Prix, held from May 12 to 15, 1983. The artwork features a dynamic depiction of a Formula One race car, capturing the excitement of the event.
Traditionally, Monaco Grand Prix posters showcased the previous year’s winning car, as they were printed before the current race occurred. Therefore, the 1983 poster likely features Riccardo Patrese’s Brabham-Ford, the winner of the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix.
Original prints of this poster measure approximately 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm) and were produced using offset lithography. Many have been professionally mounted on linen for preservation. Collectors highly value these posters for their historical significance and artistic merit.
Artist: Pierre Lecomte Size: 16 x 24 in / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1983 original printing Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Artist: Nespolo, Ugo Printer: Bianchini, Italia Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On / Off linen: Unlined Year: 1897 Condition & Comments: Excellent Azzurra Americas Cup 1983 by ugo Nespoolo on linen excellent
Original Authentic poster for the Sfida Italian America’s Cup in 1983 with artwork by famed artist ugo Nespolo. In excellent condition on linen original.
Artist: Lelee, Leo Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm Printer: PLM On / Off linen: Unlined Year: 1990 Print Technique: lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent Antique Theatre d’Arles by Leo Lelee c1930 lithograph
Ruins of the roman and Greeks still serve for amphitheatres today in many of the towns in the South of France. These are Corinthian Columns built by the Romans. Leo Lelee does this lithograph for the PLM in 1930. IN excellent condition on linen
Comments The theater was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, between 27 BC and AD 14O. One of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this monumental theater is famous for its acoustics and its massive scenic wall. It hosts the Chorégies d’Orange, an opera and classical music festival, each summer.
This poster was created for the PLM or Paris Lyon Mediterrannee French Railways for display in travel bureaus and train stations in the 1930 period. The poster is in absolute impeccable condition on linen
Artist: Anon Printer: PLM Size: 30 x 40 in / 76.2 x 101.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Chromolithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent Beausoleil for the PLM railways
Photochromolithographie IN excellent condition on linen
Travel poster for the Paris Lyon Mediterannee Railways Lines while is was still known jointly as the Chemins de Fer Paris. Beausoleil located in the French Cote D’azur. This printing method known as Chromolithography was used by only one or two printers at the turn of the century. The poster is highly sought after destination. On linen and in excellent condition.
Artist: Razzia Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris Size: 27 x 37 in / 68.6 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1990’s
Cafe de Flore original (Gerard Courbouleix)
Famous Restaurant in Saint Germain on the left bank of Paris, poster is in excellent condition. For Dinner, drinks, wine or coffee and desserts, its a must stop in Paris.
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: Brenet, Albert Printer: Havas, Paris Size: 16 x 24 in / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent Chargeurs Reunis Ship poster by Brenet 1950 on linen excellent
FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER ON PAQUEBOTS AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL PRINTING MADE IN 1950 BY THE COMPAGNIE MARITIME CHARGEURS REUNIS. EXCELLENT CONDITION ON LINEN
Artist: Edmond Bille Printer: Sonor, Geneve Size: 27.5 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1910 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition
Title: Chemin de fer électrique Martigny – Orsière
Artist: Edmond Bille (Swiss, 1878–1959)
Size: 39 x 27.5 inches
Printer: Sonor, Genève
Year: 1910
Beautiful original printing lithograph at the Imprimerie Sonor in Geneve Switzerland for the Electric train to Martigny Orsieres. The View is of the Notre Dame des Neiges Chapel near Verbier. Edmond Bille was a famous Swiss Painter. The poster is in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Lacaze, Julien Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Fountainebleau Avon PLM french railways poster by Julien Lacaze authentic 1930c vintage poster on linen
Beautiful view on to Fontainebleau done in lithography at the Lucien Serre Imprimerie in Paris circa 1930. Lucien Serre was perhaps the most used printers for the Paris Lyon Mediterrannee Railways system during this period. Also Julien Lacaze did many posters for the PLM. Poster is in absolute excellent condition.
Artist: Alesi, Hugi D’ Printer: IMP Hugo D’Alesi Size: 31 x 42 in / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
RARE POSTER BY HUGO D’ALESI FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER TRAVEL TO ITALIE STONE LITHOGRAPH FROM 1900
RARE POSTER FOR TRAVEL THROUGH ST GOTTHARDS PASS TO ITALY. RARE EXCELLENT WITH FINAL DESTINATION NAPLES. THIS IS QUITE INTERESTING AS THE VOLCANO MT VESUVIOUS IS ACTIVE IN THE DISTANCE. THE LADY IS DRESSED IN THE COSTUME OF THE DAY. THE VIGNETTES ARE VIEWS OF THE LAKES IN THE SWISS ALPES. HUGO D’ALESI WAS A MASTER ARTIST WHO DID A LARGE BODY OF WORKS FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER AND LATER PLM INCLUDING MURALES AT TRAIN STATIONS. GREAT STUFF.
