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1933 Empire Marketing Board Austin Cooper Mini Poster - ORIGINAL POSA6

1933 Empire Marketing Board Austin Cooper Mini Poster - ORIGINAL POSA6

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"Buy British."

This is an original 1933 color mini poster for the Empire Marketing Board (EMB) promoting trade among the colonies and the Dominions.

Period Paper is pleased to offer one of the finest collections of mini posters ever assembled. Currently this collection of mini posters can be found in only a couple of places in the world in its entirety and is typically priced in the $2000-$2500 range for a complete set in this condition. We have worked extensively to secure a few of the collections in partial form and are pleased to offer them individually to our customers. These mini posters required highly skilled work using special materials, inks, and processes. In 1933 Reeves & Son's Ltd., produced for this class of work a range of colors known as "Gouache" colors. These Gouache colors are brilliant as evident on many of the mini posters in this collection. Accompanying each item from this collection will be a copy of the letter from Mr. Richmond to W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd. The letter thanks this high-end engraving/tone/color specialty company for their interpretation of colors in each 1933 poster reproduction and the high level of skill and craftsmanship shown in each.

CONDITION

This 78+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No aging. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

  • Product Type: Original Mini Poster; Full Color
  • Grade: Near Mint
  • Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 6.25 inches; 10 x 16 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Cooper, Austin. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Austin Cooper

(1900-1964) Austin Cooper was born in Souris, Manitoba, Canada, and studied at the Cardiff School of Art, the Allan-Frazer Art College, and City and Guilds School. After WWI he moved to London where he became one of England's leading poster designers with clients including the Empire Marketing Board, the Underground Group and London Transport. In 1943 he moved from his commercial art career to become a full-time painter.

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