1963 Ad Midland Bank John Leigh-Pemberton Avocat Bird - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING LN1

This is an original 1963 color print ad for the Midland Bank of England and Wales which features the Avocet and the Swallowtail or Swallow Tail Butterfly, both of which live in the Fen Country of England. In the 1960's the Bank ran an ad campaign series, the "Rarities of Wild Life," with paintings of artist John Leigh-Pemberton. The Bank is now part of HSBC Holdings.

CONDITION

This 48+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some light wrinkling along the top margin edge --please see image.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 14 inches; 25 x 36 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 Leigh-Pemberton, John. There is no visible artist signature.

Keywords specific to this image: East Anglia, British Isles, Threatened Species, Endangered, salt marsh Vintage Advertising

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