1965 Ad Midland Bank Leigh-Pemberton Carp Ide Orfe Fish - ORIGINAL LN1

This is an original 1965 color print ad for the Midland Bank of England and Wales which features the Common Carp, the Crucian Carp, the Mirror Carp, and the Leather Carp; and the Ide or Orfe, a fish that is a relative of the Dace and Chub. In the 1960's the Bank ran an ad campaign series on British wild life with paintings of artist John Leigh-Pemberton. The Bank is now part of HSBC Holdings.

CONDITION

This 46+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some very light wrinkling along the margin edges.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.75 inches; 25 x 35 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: British Isles, wildlife, freshwater fish Vintage Advertising

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