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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Vintage Trans-Australian Railway Map and Spanish Bullfighting Poster

Trans-Australian railway 1964 vintage map, together with a vintage Spanish bull fighting poster, (2 items), the map 69 x 82 cm

Artist unknown, vintage French Riviera tourist poster…

Artist unknown, vintage French Riviera tourist poster (unframed), lithograph, printed in France for & by the French National railway 1949, 99.5 x 62 cm

Roland Hugon (b.1911), 8 Jours de Neige Blanche Une Annee de…

Snowy Adventure by Train

Roland Hugon (b.1911), 8 Jours de Neige Blanche Une Annee de Joues Roses, original colour lithographic travel poster, 1938, printed by & for the French National Railways, sheet 100 x 62, backing 102 x 67.5 cm

A 1935 vintage 'Railway Studios' Christchurch travel poster,…

Christchurch: Playground of the Pacific

A 1935 vintage 'Railway Studios' Christchurch travel poster, 'New Zealand, South Island, The Playground Of The Pacific, Christchurch. Three vignettes to the lower image, detailed "Railway Studios' lower left. 99 x 56.5 cm. Canvas backed.

Original British Railways travel poster 'Skegness is so…

Skegness: Bracing Beaches and Local Landmarks

Original British Railways travel poster 'Skegness is so Bracing', circa 1959 poster by Wilfred Moody Fryer (1891-1967). Featuring a young child skipping along a beach surrounded by local landmark vignettes from this Lincolnshire seaside town. Printed by…

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Service to Industry - brick…

"Service to Industry: Brick Making" Poster by Terence Cuneo

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Service to Industry - brick Making', large poster for British Railways c.1949, printed by JoHNWaddington & Co. All over toning, short tears and losses to margins with some restoration to centre top margin. Crushed fold…

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Track Laying by Night',…

Night Track Laying

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Track Laying by Night', large poster for British Railways c.1949, printed by Waterlow & Sons, London. Faint older fold lines, some toning to margins, colour good. 98 x 124 cm (image)

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Clear Road Ahead', view of…

Clear Road Ahead

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Clear Road Ahead', view of the cab interior 'Monmouth Castle.' large poster for British Railways c.1949. Toning to margins, repaired 18 cm tear (not overt) Rh side, horizontal creasing through title and some water…

Allan A. Hedges (photographer) Jenolan Caves, New South Wales…

Jenolan Caves Poster: The Indian Canopy, Orient Cave

Allan A. Hedges (photographer) Jenolan Caves, New South Wales poster showing 'The Indian Canopy, Orient Cave', issued by the New South Wales Department of Tourist Activities. Printed by Artcarft, Sydney., circa 1950s. 100 x 61 cm. Note: We have previously…

A New Zealand Tourist Bureau 'Travel by Train' poster, some…

Train Travel in New Zealand

A New Zealand Tourist Bureau 'Travel by Train' poster, some light damage to the edges., 88 cm x 57 cm

Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), The Seaside : Travel By Train,…

The Seaside: Train Travel

Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), The Seaside : Travel By Train, colour process lithograph, c1930s, signed in image at right, Victorian Railways Poster No.176, laid down on linen, 101 x 64 cm. An extremely rare image by this iconic artist. Not previously seen…

Percival Albert Trompf (1902 - 1964), For Interstate travel -…

Railway Travel: Fast, Safe, and Luxurious

Percival Albert Trompf (1902 - 1964), For Interstate travel - the Railway is always the best way!, colour lithographic poster, c1935 by Posters Ltd., for Australian Railways, signed in the plate lower left. The text continues: 'Low fares...safe &…

Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), Sea & Sunshine Go By Train!,…

Sea & Sunshine by Train

Gert Sellheim (1901 - 1970), Sea & Sunshine Go By Train!, colour process lithograph, c1930s, signed in image at left, Victorian Railways Poster No.153, laid down on linen, 101 x 63 cm. An extremely rare image by this iconic artist. The first time we have…

Land Sale Posters: 'South Brighton Railway Estate' March 1888;,…

1880s Land Sale Posters (4 items)

Land Sale Posters: 'South Brighton Railway Estate' March 1888;, 'Dingley Grange Estate' November 1885;, 'Choice Business Sites Mentone' c.1885;, and 75 acres of land at Mordialloc, c.1885;, various sizes, the largest 64 x 50 cm. (faults). (4 items).

Land Sale Poster, c.1888, 'Mentone Railway Reserve (Late Judd's,…

Mentone Railway Reserve Land Sale Poster

Land Sale Poster, c.1888, 'Mentone Railway Reserve (Late Judd's, Paddock)' 56 Business & Villa Sites', being sold by Carney & Kelly;, printed by A.Asher, Richmond. 57 x 44 cm.

Harold Emanuel Freedman (1915 - 1999), men of service (the…

Men of Service

Harold Emanuel Freedman (1915 - 1999), men of service (the driver), colour lithographic poster, circa 1947, poster No.247 for Victorian Railways, printed by F.W. Niven. Linen backed, 101 x 63 cm.

James Northfield (1887 - 1973), 'Travel by - train : winter in…

Winter Train Travel in Central Australia

James Northfield (1887 - 1973), 'Travel by - train : winter in Central Australia', circa 1930s colour lithograph, Commonwealth Railways poster No.16, printed by A.C. Brooks, Commonwealth Printer, Melbourne., framed & glazed, overall 109 x 78 cm.

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…

Early Melbourne Accommodation: large letterpress poster (63 x…

Comfortable Accommodation in Early Melbourne

Early Melbourne Accommodation: large letterpress poster (63 x 100 cm), circa 1890s, offering 'Comfort & Cleanliness' at 194 - 196 Collins Street, Melbourne; 'Meals from 1s. Refreshments at all hours. Electric light throughout. Open all night. Hot and cold…

A Savignac trains Autos Couchettes poster, 1972, original…

Savignac's Autos Couchettes Train Poster, 1972

A Savignac trains Autos Couchettes poster, 1972, original lithographic poster, this poster designed by the artist in 1972 was commissioned by the SNCF, 108 x 70 cm (linen backed)

Melbourne real Estate, Prospect hill extension - Camberwell,…

Melbourne Real Estate Auction Poster, Nov. 6, 1886

Melbourne real Estate, Prospect hill extension - Camberwell, Munro & Baillieu Auctioneers advertising poster, for a Nov.6 (1886') sale of 90 lots of residential land, between Camberwell and canterbury railway stations., printed by Troedel & Co., 63 x 50…

J.R. Charton (Britain/Malaya, active 1920s?1940s), travel in…

Travel in Comfort: Malayan Railway Poster

J.R. Charton (Britain/Malaya, active 1920s?1940s), travel in Comfort by Malayan railway, c1933 colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 72.5 x 53 cm. Linen-backed, printed by Caxton press Ltd, Kuala Lumpur.', in 1933 artist J.R. Charton designed…

Victorian Railways. Fast Goods Trains between Melbourne -…

Fast Goods Trains: Melbourne to Sydney and Adelaide (1930s)

Victorian Railways. Fast Goods Trains between Melbourne - Sydney and Melbourne - Adelaide, c1930s, Process lithograph. Linen-backed. 101 x 62 cm. Text continues: 'Mondays to Saturdays, inclusive, each way. Full information from the Stationmaster. The…

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The Dandenong Ranges,…

Dandenong Ranges by James Northfield

James Northfield, (Australian, 1887-1973). The Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Australia, c1935 colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 99 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues: 'Take a Kodak. Victorian Railways Australia. Poster No.214. A particularly…

Victorian Railways Travel Poster, to the Zoo by train, c1930s,…

Zoo Train Travel Poster

Victorian Railways Travel Poster, to the Zoo by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'Take a Kodak camera. VR [Victorian Railways], Poster No. 261. W.M. Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne.

A vintage N.Z. poster 'Refreshing as the Mountain Air -…

Jeypine Skiing Poster

A vintage N.Z. poster 'Refreshing as the Mountain Air - Jeypine', the image dominated by a woman skier with printed product detail below, printed by 'Railways Studios, Ch.Ch. Press Co. Ltd', c.1950s. 105 x 760. In good original unmounted condition.…

A large vintage travel poster for Rome / Roma issued by ENIT…

Vintage Rome Travel Poster - Colosseum & Trajan's Column

A large vintage travel poster for Rome / Roma issued by ENIT and Italian Railways, the image includes the Colosseum and Trajan's Column, c.1930s, designer unknown. 91 x 59 cm.

Victorian Railways Travel Poster to the Hills by train, c1930s,…

Hills by Train: Victorian Railways Poster

Victorian Railways Travel Poster to the Hills by train, c1930s, Process lithograph in colour, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 269. W.M. Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster in town tonight...by train,…

Town Tonight by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster in town tonight...by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'W.M. Houston, Govt. Print., Melb.'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to The Shops (between 10…

Shop by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to The Shops (between 10 And 4) by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 241. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne.'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Beach by train,…

Beach Bound by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Beach by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 240. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne.'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Cinema by train,…

Cinema by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Cinema by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 239. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne.'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to The Shops (between 10…

Shop by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to The Shops (between 10 And 4) by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 238. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne.'

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Hills by train,…

Come to the Hills by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster Come to the Hills by train, c1930s, Process lithograph, 101 x 64 cm. Text at base reads: 'VR (Victorian Railways), Poster No. 236. Take a Kodak Camera'

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Apollo Bay, Victoria,…

Apollo Bay, Victoria: Kodak Moment

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia (Great Ocean Road) c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 100.5 x 64.3 cm. Linen-backed. ''Take a Kodak.' Poster no. 226. Victorian Railways Australia. Queen City…

Take The Family To The Zoo, Travel By Fast Electric Train To…

Zoo Train Ride

Take The Family To The Zoo, Travel By Fast Electric Train To Royal Park, c1915 colour lithograph (Rail Travel Poster) Take The Family To The Zoo ? Travel By Fast Electric Train To Royal Park, c1920s colour lithograph, signed 'J. Hack' in image lower…

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, No Fog. No Frost!, Mornington…

Winter Sunshine on Mornington Peninsula

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, No Fog. No Frost!, Mornington & Mount Martha For Winter Sunshine. Victoria, Australia, Take a Kodak, c1930s, colour process lithograph, 101 x 63 cm. Linen-backed., Text & logo lower right 'Poster No. 172. Victorian…

Victorian Railways Travel Poster, Come to The Shops (between 10…

Shop by Train

Victorian Railways Travel Poster, Come to The Shops (between 10 And 4) by train, c1930s. Process lithograph, 101 x 62 cm. Linen-backed., Text at base reads: 'VR [Victorian Railways], Poster No. 238. P.C. Grosser Litho, Melbourne.

Poster: 'Go to Melbourne's Royal Show by train Sept. 19 - 28'…

Melbourne's Royal Show: Train to See Railways Exhibit

Poster: 'Go to Melbourne's Royal Show by train Sept. 19 - 28' Screenprint and process lithograph. 101 x 64 cm, linen backed. Text includes 'See the Railways Exhibit.

Poster: 'By Train of course to Melbourne's Royal Show September…

Melbourne Royal Show Train Promotion

Poster: 'By Train of course to Melbourne's Royal Show September 18 - 28, 1958' Colour process lithograph printed by W.M. Houston, Gov't Print., Melb. 101 x 64 cm, linen backed. Text includes 'New railway exhibit with freight advisory service. Your…

South Western Victoria By Train..', Colour lithographic poster,…

Train Travel in South Western Victoria

South Western Victoria By Train..', Colour lithographic poster, signed '(Clive) Trewin' in image lower right, 101 x 64 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'To Geelong, Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Portland. W.M. Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne.

1935 real estate poster, 'Sale By Public Tender, Elcho Estate,…

Elcho Estate Sale by Public Tender with Map

1935 real estate poster, 'Sale By Public Tender, Elcho Estate, Known as Elcho Training Farm, comprising 2641 Acres, And situated 3 miles from Lara Railway station an 9 miles from Geelong', with map of estate, lithographed in red & blue, size 56 x 76 cm.

New Zealand Railways Studio, 'Protect your Native birds and…

Protect Native Birds and Forests

New Zealand Railways Studio, 'Protect your Native birds and Forests' poster, 1960s, issued by Forest and bird Protection Society, depicting a tui sitting on a kowhai branch. 88 cm x 57 cm

An early 20th century South Africa tourist poster, 'South…

South Africa Invites You

An early 20th century South Africa tourist poster, 'South Africa Invites You', 'The Road To Sunland', 'Booklet from South Africa Offices. Trafalgar Square, London.', printed in colours showing an open tourer beside an electric train. Printer's details to…

M.A. Poulton for New Zealand Railways Studio 'Protect Your…

Protect Native Birds and Forests Poster

M.A. Poulton for New Zealand Railways Studio 'Protect Your Native Birds and Forests' poster, 1960s, issued by Forest and bird Protection Society, depicting a fantail, a bellbird and a tomtit perched on a wildberry branch. 88 x 57 cm

A large British Railways 'The Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral'…

Coventry Cathedral Rebirth Poster by Basil Spense (1957)

A large British Railways 'The Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral' poster 1957 by Basil Spense. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London SE1. Linen-backed (some warping). 127 cm x 101.6 cm.

A British Railways 'London Country' poster 1924 'From Golder's…

London Country Railways Poster 1924

A British Railways 'London Country' poster 1924 'From Golder's Green, Finsbury Park Or Kilburn Park'. By E a Cox. Printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd, London. Linen-backed. 101.6 cm x 63 cm.

c1940 Victorian Railways poster No.208, 'Wilson's Promontory,…

Wilson's Promontory - Victorian Railways Poster

c1940 Victorian Railways poster No.208, 'Wilson's Promontory, Victoria - Australia', artwork by E.H.Turnor Studio, colour process lithograph, size 101 x 64 cm, linen-backed.

Victorian Railways advertising poster No. 61 'Take the Family…

Family Zoo Trip by Fast Train

Victorian Railways advertising poster No. 61 'Take the Family to the Zoo' by H. Jack, circa 1920s, lithograph in colours, 'Travel By/ Fast Electric Train/ To/ Royal Park', signed lower right corner 'H. Jack', printed by ' J.E. Hackett, print. Melb.',…

Railway Posters: c1957-80s group including: 'Become a Railway…

Vintage Railway Posters (18) c1957-80s

Railway Posters: c1957-80s group including: 'Become a Railway Apprentice'; 'Label Luggage Properley'. Size and condition varies. (18 items)

1930 British Rail travel poster 'Lincoln, on the London and…

Discover Lincoln: British Rail Travel Poster

1930 British Rail travel poster 'Lincoln, on the London and North Easter Railway of England and Scotland', artwork by Gordon Mitchell Forsyth (1879-1952), printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London, colour lithograph, backed on linen, 125 x 100 cm. Condition…

Travel Posters: c1935 Czech National Railways 'Karlstejn…

Vintage Travel Posters and Auction Advertisement

Travel Posters: c1935 Czech National Railways 'Karlstejn Castle/Czechoslovakia', artwork by Yiri Kojina, lithographed in colours (62 x 100 cm); c1960s Japan Tourist Association (2) - 'Jet By Boac, Japan, Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Nara' & 'Jet By…

Posters & Maps, noted poster-sized maps: Railways of Australia,…

Vintage Railways of Australia Posters & Maps

Posters & Maps, noted poster-sized maps: Railways of Australia, 1957 & 1961, showing all systems; Sra NSW, 'Trackfast', 1982 map of NSW lines, showing details of all stations open for parcel's traffic; Victorian Railways: 'Fares From This Station to:',…

'No Fog, No Frost! Mornington & Mount Martha For Winter…

Winter Sunshine in Mornington & Mount Martha, Australia

'No Fog, No Frost! Mornington & Mount Martha For Winter Sunshine. Victoria. Australia', c.1930s colour process lithographic travel poster, backed on linen. Condition: B+., 101 x 64 cm. Text continues 'Poster No 172. Take a Kodak. Victorian Railways,…