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Pan Am Afrique du Sud par Clipper

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Original vintage Pan Am poster – “South Africa by Clipper” (c. 1951/52)

  • Year : 1952
  • Country of the poster : USA
  • Condition : excellent
  • Presentation : on linen
  • Poster designer : Carlu et Dubois
  • Printing process : offset
€1,750
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  • Smaller Array
About 2 inches more on each side for the covering *

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During the early 1950s, Pan American World Airways – better known as Pan Am – commissioned a series of promotional travel posters titled “By Clipper” to highlight its global air routes. This striking example, South Africa by Clipper, reflects the airline’s ambition to market international air travel as both prestigious and adventurous. The name “Clipper” paid homage to the elegant clipper ships of the 19th century and symbolized speed, elegance, and global reach.

This poster is attributed to French graphic designers Jean Carlu and Jacques Dubois, known for their mid-century mastery of streamlined visual storytelling and powerful composition. It was likely produced around 1952, during the golden age of Pan Am, as the airline transitioned from flying boats to long-range aircraft, redefining international tourism.

The imagery—a harmonious mix of tribal dwellings, African wildlife (antelopes, lion), and a modern coastal resort—embodies the romanticized vision of South Africa as a land of contrasts, luxury, and wild nature, now accessible by air.

Why Collect This Poster:

• - A genuine 1950s piece from the golden age of aviation
• - A fine example of mid-century travel art
• - Attributed to Carlu & Dubois, masters of modern poster design
•-  Ideal for collectors, decorators, or aviation history enthusiasts

Year
1952
Country of the poster
USA
Poster designer
Carlu et Dubois
Vintage poster
original
Printing process
offset
Actual size (inches)
28 X 42 inches
Condition
excellent
Presentation
on linen
Region
Afrique du Sud

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