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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Imperial Airways - To Africa, India, The Far East, Australia,'…

Imperial Airways Advertisement by Lewitt-Him

Imperial Airways - To Africa, India, The Far East, Australia,' British pre-Second World War advertisement for Imperial Airways by Lewitt-Him. The poster features two male figures, wearing safari outfits, in an exotic location surrounded by palm trees.…

Walter Jardine, 'The Skyways are Today's Highways.', offset…

Qantas Empire Airways poster by Walter Jardine (1939)

Walter Jardine, 'The Skyways are Today's Highways.', offset lithograph on paper, (101.5 x 64 cm) (overall). Provenance: Australian War Memorial, Canberra (deaccession). Other Notes: An advertising poster for Qantas Empire Airways designed by leading…

An original 'Fly with BOAC' poster, some damage to the edges…

Vintage BOAC Poster: Fly with Us!

An original 'Fly with BOAC' poster, some damage to the edges and tears., 100 cm x 63.5 cm

Posters, 4, 'Imperial Airways - To Africa, India, The Far East,…

Imperial Airways and Qantas Advertising Posters

Posters, 4, 'Imperial Airways - To Africa, India, The Far East, Australia, British pre-Second World War advertisement for Imperial Airways by Lewitt-Him. Imperial Airways was a company created as a result of the amalgamation of all the existing aircraft…

Jardine Walter, 1884-1970, 'The Skyways are today's Highways.',…

Qantas Empire Airways Advertising Poster by Walter Jardine (1939)

Jardine Walter, 1884-1970, 'The Skyways are today's Highways.', An advertising poster for Qantas Empire Airways designed by leading Australian commercial artist Walter Jardine in 1939. The poster depicts the Short C Class Empire flying-boat 'Cooee' taking…

Travel - Airlines: Qantas 1960s travel poster…

Qantas 1960s Japan/Australia Travel Poster with Rooster Artwork

Travel - Airlines: Qantas 1960s travel poster 'Japan/Australia's Overseas Airline Qantas, In Association with Boac Teal and Saa', colour lithograph, attractive artwork of rooster by Harry Rogers, printed by William F. Schey, Sydney, size 37 x 50 cm, Very…

Poster advertising Imperial Airways. The poster (64 x 99.5 cm),…

Imperial Airways: Greatest Luxury Air Travel of the World

Poster advertising Imperial Airways. The poster (64 x 99.5 cm), folded into eight, shows a Scylla bi-plane with Imperial Airways London on its fuselage & the following text: Imperial Airways the Greatest air service in the world the Greatest Luxurious air…

Nine Imperial Airways Timetables & booklets. Timetable to…

Imperial Airways Timetables & Booklets for Australia Service

Nine Imperial Airways Timetables & booklets. Timetable to Australia September,1935; to Australia December,1935; winter timetable 1938 to Australia; European timetable for Oct,1936 including. Connections for Indian & Australian service; 8 different…

Vintage Fly B.O.A.C India airlines poster, mounted on masonite,…

Vintage B.O.A.C India Airlines Poster on Masonite

Vintage Fly B.O.A.C India airlines poster, mounted on masonite, 74 cm x 51 cm

Original vintage BOAC airline travel poster, 'Fly to Europe by…

Vintage BOAC Europe Travel Poster (1960)

Original vintage BOAC airline travel poster, 'Fly to Europe by BOAC', circa 1960, 105 cm x 65 cm approx.

Theyre Lee-Elliott (British 1903-88), Fly from England through…

Fly Africa with Imperial Airways

Theyre Lee-Elliott (British 1903-88), Fly from England through Africa, Imperial Airways, printed by Stuarts, Kingsway House, 1932, 99 x 61.5 cm

Airline Travel Poster: 'B.O.A.C Stratocruiser Speedbird an…

BOAC Stratocruiser Speedbird Travel Poster

Airline Travel Poster: 'B.O.A.C Stratocruiser Speedbird an aircraft type in Speedbird Fleet', circa 1950, artwork by R. P. Hutchinson; 61 x 87 cm, laid down on linen.

C1960s group of travel posters. BOAC, British Airways, Alitalia…

Vintage Travel Posters Lot

C1960s group of travel posters. BOAC, British Airways, Alitalia (4). Varying sizes, some soiling and rough edges. Condition B. (6 items).

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…