The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and nightclubs. Alphonse Mucha, conjured up otherworldly beauty with his flowing gowns and dreamy landscapes for products like Sarah Bernhardt's theatrical productions.

The poster's purpose expanded in the early 20th century. Consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Guinness employed bold typography and iconic imagery to etch themselves into public more...

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3 Trans-Australia Airlines TAA travel posters, Melbourne, the…

TAA Travel Posters: Melbourne, Reef, Snowfields

3 Trans-Australia Airlines TAA travel posters, Melbourne, the great Barrier Reef, Snowfields, lithograph 96 x 59 cm each

Vintage Burns Philp & Co Tourist Bureau cabinet 128 Adelaide St…

Restored Vintage Tourist Bureau Cabinet

Vintage Burns Philp & Co Tourist Bureau cabinet 128 Adelaide St Brisbane, circa 1930, for advertising / tourism brochures, height 67 by width 63 cm, depth 20 cm, cabinet has been restored - French polished

Australia: A nice range including Kerry types, J.A. Turners,…

Assorted Australian Postcards Lot

Australia: A nice range including Kerry types, J.A. Turners, Queensland Intelligence & Tourist Bureau types, Perth street scenes by Bon Marche Stores, several bullock teams, a Magnetic Island Rp, shipping, mining, Rose types, a few N.Z., etc. Mixed…

Railway travel poster, 'Travel across Australia by the…

Trans-Australian Railway: Go by Train, Save Days Poster

Railway travel poster, 'Travel across Australia by the Trans-Australian railway: Go by train - Save Days', colour lithographic poster published for the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner and printed by A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne, circa…

Travel & Photography: folding maps and street guides for…

Vintage Travel Maps and Pictorial Booklets Collection

Travel & Photography: folding maps and street guides for Adelaide & Suburbs (1930s), Brisbane (c1920s), tourist map of Canberra (1954), Whitcombe's map of Auckland (1933) and various pictorial booklets including 'Canberra the city Beautiful' (c1960),…

(Travel Poster) Peter S. Templeton (1875-1971). Dunk the…

Dunk the Romantic Isle: Great Barrier Reef

(Travel Poster) Peter S. Templeton (1875-1971). Dunk the Romantic Isle Great Barrier Reef Australia c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. 'Queensland Government Tourist Bureau. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne. David…

Eileen Rosemary Mayo (1906-1994), Australia, the Great Barrier…

Great Barrier Reef & Queensland Posters

Eileen Rosemary Mayo (1906-1994), Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, offset lithograph in colours, c.1956, printed by McLaren & Co., Melbourne., 100 x 64 cm., Also, another Queensland poster of the same era. (2 items).

Australia: c.1980s Trans-Australian Airlines travel posters…

TAA Travel Posters: Explore Australia's Top Destinations

Australia: c.1980s Trans-Australian Airlines travel posters 'Come see TAA's Australia', 'Canberra', 'North Queensland' & 'Darwin and Top End', each 59 x 96 cm. (Qty 4)

c1960s travel poster, 'The Sunshine State, Queensland,…

Fly to Queensland's Sunshine State with Ansett-Ana

c1960s travel poster, 'The Sunshine State, Queensland, Australia, Fly Ansett-Ana', size 61 x 91 cm.

c1963 'The Great Barrier Reef City, Come to Mackay Queensland…

Queensland Tourist Festival & Travel Posters (4 items)

c1963 'The Great Barrier Reef City, Come to Mackay Queensland Tourist Festival 26th-30th April, 1963', printed by Simpson Halligan (Brisbane) 74 x 48 cm, missing portion of lower corner and date has been highlighted; 'Air New Zealand' travel poster and…

'Lovely Lindeman. An Island Jewel in A Coral Sea', c.1930s…

Lovely Lindeman Island Travel Poster

'Lovely Lindeman. An Island Jewel in A Coral Sea', c.1930s colour lithographic travel poster, initialled 'Wb' in image lower right, backed on linen. Condition: A-., 100 x 62.5 cm. Text continues 'For sunny carefree holidays lovely Lindeman. Big game…