Public relationsCompagnie internationale des wagon-lits et des grands express européens, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd., Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Orient Express (Express train), Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Middle East
Travel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale... Show moreTravel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits" (International Sleeping-Car Company). The distance was covered by two rail routes, the Simplon Orient Express from London (via Calais and Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan, Venice, Trieste, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia) to Istanbul, and the Taurus Express from Istanbul to Aleppo and Baghdad. In the early years (the 1930s), the line was only operated to Nusaybin in Eastern Turkey, and it was extended to Tall Ziwan in Eastern Syria a few years later. From there, Ford automobiles took the passengers to Kirkuk in Iraq. The last leg to Baghdad was accomplished by narrow-gauge railway. Targeted to British travelers, the poster was issued by the French Paris-Lyon-Mediteranée (PLM) railway company and promoted a safe, quick and economical journey. The poster was designed by Fench illustrator Roger Broders, best known for his Art Deco posters commissioned by the PLM, characterized by simple lines and bold, flat areas of color, combined with a noticeable graphical perspective. The poster depicts the Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), an important archeological monument near Baghdad, without any people. Title and date from item. The poster is signed, titled and dated. The illustration is captioned "Ctesiphon Arch - near Baghdad". Additional text "Safery. Rapidity. Economy". Inscribed "LUCIEN SERRE & Cie. IMP. 15-17-19, Rue du Terrage, PARIS". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0092 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26211324 BIB-ID: 2800112 Show less
Public relationsSikak Ḥadīd al-Ḥukūmah al-ʻIrāqīyah, Tourism, Tourism--Iraq--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Iraq
Travel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in... Show moreTravel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in Kurdish dresses. On the background the citadel of Kirkuk. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Dobson's stamp on the lower left corner of the poster. Main Heritage Display General HC.GM.P.2019.0093 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26211531 BIB-ID: 2800123 Show less
Tourism, Tourism--Egypt--20th Century, Archaeological sites, Archaeological sites--Egypt
Travel poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster represents an acient site. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The... Show moreTravel poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster represents an acient site. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster shows the logo of the printer. Stamped "N.S. Afd. Publiciteit (Ep.) Afnem 1 Jul. 1934". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0107 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26214817 BIB-ID: 2800309 Show less
Tourism, Tourism--Egypt--20th Century, Horse sports, Horse sports--Egypt
Vintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster shows two Western men at the entrance of a tourist resort at the foot of the... Show moreVintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster shows two Western men at the entrance of a tourist resort at the foot of the Pyramids. Their horses are in the care of a local man. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed "E.L." and tagged "S. Callen & Company Ltd. 20, Gerrard St. London W. I." and "Eg.1/1/37 S.C.A." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0102 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26214611 BIB-ID: 2800300 Show less
Public relationsSikak Ḥadīd al-Ḥukūmah al-ʻIrāqīyah, Tourism, Tourism--Iraq--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Iraq
Travel poster produced by the Iraqi State Railways - as the Iraqi Republic Railways Company was named between 1936 and 1958 - advertising the... Show moreTravel poster produced by the Iraqi State Railways - as the Iraqi Republic Railways Company was named between 1936 and 1958 - advertising the services train services for European tourist visiting Iraq. The poster depicts three tracks over running ovewr Iraq and a map of the railways network connecting Mosul, Arbil, Kirkuk, Baiji, Khanaqin, Qaraghan, Samarra, Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Hillah, Ur-Jun, Nasiriyah, Maqil and Basrah. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Captioned: "The modern magic carpet for Tourists visting Iraq" and "Passenger and freights at very cheap rates". Inscribed "Printed in England by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd. London" Main Heritage Display General HC.GM.P.2019.0168 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2622169x BIB-ID: 2802322 Show less
Public relationsTrans world airlines, Great Sphinx (Egypt), Tourism, Tourism--Egypt--20th Century, Airlines, Airlines--United States--20th Century, Camels, Camels--Egypt, Pyramids, Pyramids--Egypt
Travel poster issued by the American airline company Trans World Airlines advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster depicts a head of... Show moreTravel poster issued by the American airline company Trans World Airlines advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster depicts a head of camel, a man holding reins of camel, sphynx, and a jet flying over pyramid. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Litho in U.S.A. -- 1012" Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0120 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2621748x BIB-ID: 2801990 Show less
Public relationsCompagnie internationale des wagon-lits et des grands express européens, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd., Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Orient Express (Express train), Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Middle East
Travel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale... Show moreTravel poster advertising the passenger train route connecting London to Baghdad operated by the European railway company "Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits" (International Sleeping-Car Company). The distance was covered by two rail routes, the Simplon Orient Express from London (via Calais and Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan, Venice, Trieste, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia) to Istanbul, and the Taurus Express from Istanbul to Aleppo and Baghdad. In the early years (the 1930s), the line was only operated to Nusaybin in Eastern Turkey, and it was extended to Tall Ziwan in Eastern Syria a few years later. From there, Ford automobiles took the passengers to Kirkuk in Iraq. The last leg to Baghdad was accomplished by narrow-gauge railway. Targeted to British travelers, the poster was issued by the French Paris-Lyon-Mediteranée (PLM) railway company and promoted a safe, quick and economical journey. The poster was designed by Fench illustrator Roger Broders, best known for his Art Deco posters commissioned by the PLM, characterized by simple lines and bold, flat areas of color, combined with a noticeable graphical perspective. The poster depicts the Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), an important archeological monument near Baghdad, without any people. Title and date from item. The poster is signed, titled and dated. The illustration is captioned "Ctesiphon Arch - near Baghdad". Additional text "Safery. Rapidity. Economy". Inscribed "LUCIEN SERRE & Cie. IMP. 15-17-19, Rue du Terrage, PARIS". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0150 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219955 BIB-ID: 2800112 Show less
Public relationsSwissair, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Airlines, Airlines--Swiss--20th Century, Camels, Minarets
Travel poster issued by the American airline company Trans World Airlines advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster depicts a jet... Show moreTravel poster issued by the American airline company Trans World Airlines advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. The poster depicts a jet flying over the profile of camel and three minarets. Title and date from item. The poster is signed and tagged "Printed in Switzerland 58 / Sigg Söhne, Wintherthur". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0151 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26219967 BIB-ID: 2802146 Show less
Public relationsPeninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--British--20th Century
Vintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the... Show moreVintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the ocena liner RMS Strathaird approaching a dock where two men in oriental costumes are selling fruits. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Printed in England by The Lamson Agency Ltd." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0064 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202372 BIB-ID: 2799331 Show less
Vintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men... Show moreVintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men riding camels. In the foreground, the portrait of a child. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "S. Callen & Company Ltd. 20, Gerrard St. London W. I." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0065 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202384 BIB-ID: 2799334 Show less
