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Original Vintage 1930s Austria Travel Poster Map, naturally aged
Posted 1 day ago in Los Angeles, CA
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Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible original pre-WWII vintage Austrian tourism poster map, dating approximately from 1935–1938. This authentic piece of European travel ephemera was issued by state authorities to attract international visitors during the golden age of 1930s travel campaigns. It features striking multilingual headers reading: "Reiseland Österreich" (German), "Austria Tourist Country" (English), and "Autriche, Le Pays du Tourisme" (French). Key Features & Details: Era: Circa mid-1930s (Pre-World War II). Format: Authentic large-format linen-backed pull-down map, complete with its original dark wood mounting dowels at the top and bottom. Content: Features an incredibly detailed, illustrated map of Austria highlighting regional topography, international train/bus connections ("Autobusse bringen Sie..."), and early commercial aviation paths ("Austria and World Air Ways"). It includes a decorative map legend ("Zeichenerklärung / Explication of signs") at the bottom left. Scale: 1:500,000 Condition Report: This is a true antique item showing a beautiful, authentic vintage character. The paper surface exhibits natural age-toning, heavy creasing, and surface cracking/scuffing consistent with decades of use and storage. The original linen backing remains intact, though there is distinct fraying and separation along the right vertical edges (as shown in the close-up photo). The wooden hangers are solid. This piece has fantastic historical appeal and looks wonderful as a rustic, mid-century style statement piece. Please review all close-up photos carefully to assess the structural condition and patina before purchasing. Selling exactly as shown. Pickup in Hollywood
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