Fly Qantas To 26 Countries Postage Stamps Nanninga

£750.00

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Fly Qantas to 26 Countries - featuring a fantastic design by Frank Nanninga (1920-1999) depicting a Qantas plane flying in a blue cloudy sky through colourful postal stamps from several nations: British Solomon Islands, Italy, Germany, Papua & New Guinea, India, Mauritius, Great Britain, Egypt, Japan, Australia, Canada, United States of America, South Africa, Malaya (Malaysia and Singapore), Indonesia, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Pakistan, Philippines, Hawaii, Siam, New Caledonia, North Borneo, Hong Kong, New Hebrides, Fiji, Lebanon. Founded in 1920, Qantas (Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd aka "The Flying Kangaroo") is the national flag carrier of Australia; the airline started international flights in 1935 and is one of the oldest airline companies in the world. Issued by Qantas Empire Airways Ltd in association with BOAC and Teal. Printed by Sydney Lytho. Very good condition, light folds, light staining, backed on linen.

Country

Australia

Year

1950s

Style

Advertising Posters

Artist

Frank Nanninga

Size (cm)

99x64