Ansett was an Australian airline that was founded in 1936 by Reginald Ansett. Originally called Ansett Airways, the airline began as a regional carrier operating services between Melbourne and Hamilton in Victoria.

In 1946, Ansett Airways merged with Australian National Airways (ANA) to become Ansett-ANA. The merger created Australia's second-largest airline, with a network that covered much of the country.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Ansett-ANA continued to expand its network and fleet, with new services to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. In 1957, the airline introduced its first jet aircraft, the Vickers Viscount, and more...

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 more...

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A large collection of vintage newspaper stand posters, mostly…

Vintage Newspaper Stand Posters from Melbourne's David Syme Ltd

A large collection of vintage newspaper stand posters, mostly from the age (Melbourne), published by David Syme Ltd, approximately sixty posters from the 1970s including: china border Clash: Russia Says Sorry; Victory for Bob Ansett; Fraser support Slips;…

Travel - Airlines: Australian National Airways 1960s travel…

Fly to Hobart with ANA - 1960s Travel Poster

Travel - Airlines: Australian National Airways 1960s travel poster 'Hobart Tasmania/Wing Your Way With Ana', colour lithograph, attractive artwork by Skate, printed by McLarens, Melbourne, size 63 x 98 cm, minor peripheral faults.

Australian National Airways: c.1960s travel poster 'Perth…

Wing Your Way to Perth with ANA

Australian National Airways: c.1960s travel poster 'Perth Western Australia/Wing Your Way With Ana', colour lithograph, attractive artwork by Skate, printed by McLarens, Melbourne, size 64 x 98 cm, minor tone spots.

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.

Posters, noted TAA posters for 1982 Melbourne Cup & 1983…

Horse Racing Memorabilia and Videos Collection

Posters, noted TAA posters for 1982 Melbourne Cup & 1983 Melbourne Cup (3); Ansett posters for 1983 Melbourne Cup & 1983 Perth Cup; Super Impose poster signed by Lee Freedman. Also horse racing videos (12). Fair/Good condition. (Total 24)

Ansett posters (22), all Australian destinations; plus Garuda…

Australian Destination Posters & Concorde Memorabilia

Ansett posters (22), all Australian destinations; plus Garuda (1) & Air France concorde. Various sizes. Fair to good condition. (24 items)