Australia Calls You
c1924. Colour lithograph with travel guide, 98.9 x 61.4cm. Repaired minor perforations to image lower right. Linen-backed. Text continues “To a scenic wonderland of mild winter and glorious summer. An infinite variety of enchanting scenery, from tropical luxuriance to snow-clad alps. Ask for illustrated booklet at railway stations, tourist offices & Australian agencies. Poster no. 1. Issued by the Australian Railways Commissioners. Waite & Bull Printers, Sydney.” This image was also used as the cover illustration for a travel guide (64pp), which accompanies this poster and is depicted lower left. The guide's cover includes the artist’s name “Allan M. Lewis” and date “1924.”
Item #CL189-16
Price (AUD): $7,700.00 other currencies