This poster is currently unbacked. At check out, you will be given the opportunity to add backing which would cost $145 (19 1/2 x 30 inches) or $145 (24 1/2 x 40 inches) and take approximately 6-8 weeks.
Linen backing is the industry standard of conservation. Canvas is stretchered and a sheet of acid free barrier paper is laid down. The poster is then pasted to the acid free paper using an acid free paste. This process is fully reversible and gives support to the poster. A border of linen is left around the poster and can be used by a framer to mount the poster so that nothing touches the poster itself. Backing is what we recommend for framing, and for any poster needing restoration.
British Overseas Airways Corporation.
Great graphic design for BOAC to Africa. An illustration a proud elephant with icons of all the African continent has to offer. Traditionally clad locals, small villages, zebras, giraffes and lions also showing the modernization of Africa, hydroelectric energy, skyscrapers and of course commercial aviation via BOAC jet. Beautiful and rare poster.