RARE Original 1960s East African Airways Travel Poster - Lioness - Pilot Estate For Sale
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RARE Original 1960s East African Airways Travel Poster - Lioness - Pilot Estate: $475.00
Investment-Grade Original from a Private Aviation Collection - LionessThis is an authentic, original vintage travel poster issued by East African Airways (EAA) circa the mid-1960s. This is not a modern reproduction on heavy cardstock; it is a genuine period survivor acquired from the estate of a former commercial pilot and dedicated aviation collector.Provenance & Authenticity:
The Pilot Connection: Sourced directly from a professional pilot's private archive. These posters were often collected by crew members during the "Golden Age" of the Super VC10 era.
Period-Correct Stock: Printed on the authentic thin matte lithographic paper used by airlines in the 1960s. The ink saturation and deep contrast are hallmarks of mid-century printing that modern digital reprints cannot replicate.
Subject: A beautiful photographic scene of a wild Lioness lounging over a thick tree branch, promoting "Jet to EAST AFRICA."
Item Specifics:
Era: 1960s Original (Guaranteed)
Airline: East African Airways (The joint flag carrier for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 1946–1977)
Dimensions: 20" x 30"
Country/Region of Manufacture: Kenya
Condition Report: This poster has been archive-stored in a roll for decades, which has preserved the deep, rich colors of the 1960s pigments.
Visuals: Exceptionally deep green jungle tones with bold, clean typography.
Structure: Printed on characteristic thin vintage paper stock. It shows light horizontal "rippling" or "waves" from long-term rolled storage (see photos), which typically relaxes when professionally framed.
Notes: Structurally very sound with solid edges. Includes one tiny pinhole in each top 2 corners (NOT the bottom 2 corners) likely from original travel agency display and easily hidden when matted or framed. No rips, tape, glue, or writing on the front or back. Overall, in Excellent Vintage Condition.
Collector’s Note: This Lioness poster is part of a premier, matching six-poster East African Airways collection sourced directly from the estate of a former commercial pilot. The individual pieces from this archive are being released individually. The remaining items in this collection include the matching 20" x 30" Rhino and Giraffe posters, the flagship "Sun, Sea & Safari" poster (featuring the official AERAD printer credit), the 15" x 21 1/2" Amboseli Elephants poster printed in Switzerland, and the highly rare double-sided 15" x 19" Zebras / Davos Switzerland poster. Serious inquiries regarding the remaining archive are welcome.
Shipping & Handling: To protect your investment, this poster will be shipped with extreme care, rolled in a heavy-duty, moisture-resistant mailing tube with full tracking and insurance. Combined shipping is available for collectors purchasing multiple items from this set.
International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to offerding or buying.
