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Poster, London Midland & Scottish Railway, "Isle of Man, The Landing of King Orry" by Reginald Higgins, about 1929. Coloured lithograph depicting King Orry and a party of Vikings landing from three longships, one of which has a blue swastika on a red sail, very similar to the symbol adopted by the German National Socialist (Nazi) party in 1920. Text reads "The Landing of King Orry. Travel LMS the quickest and most direct route to the Isle of Man. For information regarding holidays apply for illustrated book to the Secretary, Publicity Board, Isle of Man." Format: quad royal. Dimensions: 40 x 50 inches, 1016 x 1270mm.

Details

Category:
Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills
Object Number:
1989-7116
Materials:
linen and paper
Measurements:
overall: 1016 mm x 1270 mm
type:
poster
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited