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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Historical
• Sale Date:
  13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
  14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941
• Lot #:
  692
• Lot Description:
  [POSTER NUMBER ONE!] Allan M. LEWIS (dates unknown)- AUSTRALIA CALLS YOU
  c1924 colour lithograph, 99 x 61.5cm. Linen-backed. Text continues “To a scenic wonderland of mild winter and glorious summer. An infinite variety of enchanting scenery, from tropical luxuriance to snow-clad alps. Ask for illustrated booklet at railway stations, tourist offices & Australian agencies.
• Notes:
  Poster no. 1. Issued by the Australian Railways Commissioners. Waite & Bull Printers, Sydney.” A very similar image was also used as the cover illustration for a travel guide (64pp) also titled “Australia Calls You”, which accompanies this poster and is depicted being looked at by the gentleman at lower left. The cover of the guide includes the artist’s name “Allan M. Lewis” and is dated “1924.” The first example of this poster we have offered.
• Estimate:
  A$5,000 - 7,500
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Collectables

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