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Guernsey Airways Poster
Guernsey Airways Ltd, poster giving a stylised route map of flights from London and Southampton to Channel Islands, and Dinard on the French coast.
20th century
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Media ID 7474538
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Airways Alderney Channel Dinard Flights Guernsey Jersey Route Services Southampton Spartan Stylised Aeronautics
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Guernsey Airways Poster from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) and Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage poster, hailing from the 20th century, showcases a stylised route map of Guernsey Airways' flights from London and Southampton to the Channel Islands and Dinard on the French coast. Transport yourself back in time with this stunning piece of aviation history, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to any room in your home or office. With its intricate design and rich history, this Guernsey Airways Poster is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.2cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vibrant and stylish poster, created by Guernsey Airways Ltd in the 20th century, showcases the aeronautical services connecting London, Southampton, and the Channel Islands to Dinard on the French coast. The poster's design is a testament to the excitement and glamour of air travel during this era. The central focus of the poster is a stylised map of the routes, with London and Southampton depicted as key departure points. The Channel Islands, represented by Jersey and Alderney, are shown as idyllic green islands nestled in the English Channel. The route to Dinard in France is illustrated as a graceful yellow line, evoking the feeling of flight and the journey across the sea. The poster's color palette is dominated by green and yellow, reflecting the natural beauty of the islands and the spirit of adventure. The Spartan aircraft, a symbol of the era's aeronautics, is depicted soaring above the map, adding to the sense of motion and freedom. The poster also highlights the connection between rail and air travel, with a railway train shown in the bottom left corner, emphasizing the seamless integration of transport services. The poster's text, written in bold, clear font, promotes the convenience and frequency of the flights, inviting passengers to explore the Channel Islands and France by air. This poster is a fascinating glimpse into the history of aviation and travel during the 20th century, showcasing the allure and excitement of flying to far-off destinations. The Royal Aeronautical Society's National Aerospace Library has preserved this important piece of aeronautical history, making it available for us to appreciate and learn from today.
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