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Experience a rare piece of travel history with this original vintage poster, designed in 1933 by artist JR Charton for the Federated Malay States Railway. With its distinctive style and clear message, the poster was created to entice ocean travelers to choose train over ship – and take the journey across lush and exotic Malaya.

The poster advertises a discounted first-class fare and highlights the route from Singapore in the south to Padang Besar in the north, via Penang – a journey that was considered both comfortable and adventurous at the time.

A contemporary newspaper called Charton's works "extremely effective" in their ability to arouse a desire to travel - and this poster is no exception. It is not just a work of art, but a piece of authentic colonial history, telling of a time when train operations were the very symbol of progress and modernity in Southeast Asia.

Perfect for those who collect original travel posters - or who want a decorative reminder of a bygone era.

Condition

8/10 - Fold in the middle and edge cracks.