Public relationsCompagnie des chemins de fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée, Agriculture--Competitions, Agriculture--Competitions--Algeria
Vintage poster advertising the North African Agricultural Competition and the city of Boufarik in Algeria, renowned for the citrus production. The... Show moreVintage poster advertising the North African Agricultural Competition and the city of Boufarik in Algeria, renowned for the citrus production. The poster depicts a lush garden made up of orange trees, tangerines, date palms, geraniums. Title and date from item.The poster is signed and inscribed " "Lithographie Baconnier Frères Alger". On the upper parts a coat of arms with the Latin words "Ense et aratro", that is "With sword and plow", the motto of General Bugeaud, (1784-1849) who was Governor-General of Algeria. In the lower-left corner "P.L.M.", the acronym of the "Chemins de fer de Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée" (Paris, Lyons, Mediterranean Railway Company). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0141 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219098 BIB-ID: 2802094 Show less