David Klein - TWA - Israel - 1960s

Iconic design with the golden Menorah, the red sun and the blue TWA jet (Boeing 707). Circa 1961-1962. Second state / Superjets variant, with added "JETS" in blue next to TWA, Full original margins, not trimmed. Printer's imprint intact at lower right: "#4-1081 PRINTED IN U.S.A." The large Menorah, the seven-branched candelabrum and emblem of the State of Israel, dominates the design. Printed in the USA by TWA. Details: Artist: David Klein (1918-2005)Publisher: Trans World Airlines (TWA)Year: c. 1960-1962 Technique: Original offset lithograph, NOT a reproduction Dimensions: 63.5 x 101.5 cm (25 x 40 inch) - large original format Printer's code lower right: #4-1081 PRINTED IN U.S.A.Condition: Original, unmounted / not linen-backed. Good vintage condition (B+), ideal for conservation mounting. Paper shows light age-toning and show-through on the verso, as expected for 1960s uncoated paper. Small tear approx. 2 cm on lower white margin below ISRAEL, not affecting printed image. Small nicks along left edge, Light creases at edges. No tape, no pinholes, no major tears, no restoration. Colors are still bright and fresh. Verso clean, no stamps, no labels, no tape, no restoration, no linen backing. Light uniform age-toning and faint show-through. A beautiful, authentic example of the golden age of airline posters. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube, insured.

Estimate:$552.91

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