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John Armstrong (1893-1973) Mail Coach A.D. 1784 or

John Armstrong (1893-1973) Mail Coach A.D. 1784 original poster PRD 58 printed for the GPO (General Post Office) - 50 x 63 cm Royal Mail A.D 1935 was one of the third series in the posters for schools scheme. The series consisted of four posters, all designed by John Armstrong. Titled History of Communications, these explored the historical development of communications from ancient Greece to the present day. The series includes Pheidippides 490 B.C., The King's Messenger A.D. 1784 and Mail Coach A.D. 1784. One of the early commissions by the advisory group, the flat background and semi-abstract forms is consistent with the modern art tendencies at the time.

Condition B small tears, stain

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