Valencay c1926 French Travel Advertising Poster, Jean Charles Hallo Karen Allen now linen-backed with just light

now linen-backed with just light touch-up

Features one of the best tag lines on any poster (Drink a Pint of Blood a Day) in a nod to one of the biggest advertising campaigns of the time (Drink a Pint of Milk a Day)

Alexander Hartdegen

Condition Details Originally folded (as issued) but stored flat a long time and fold barely noticeable

Valencay c1926 French Travel Advertising Poster, Jean Charles Hallo Karen Allen now linen-backed with just lightThis circa 1926 travel advertising poster for Valenay was created by French artist Charles Jean Hallo (18821969), a prolific painter, illustrator, and poster designer celebrated for his contributions to early 20th century railway advertising. Over his career, Hallo produced more than 100 posters for the French railway system, many of which remain iconic examples of vintage travel art. Commissioned by the Chemin de fer de Paris Orlans (ParisOrlans