York

Presenting an original vintage railway poster crafted by the esteemed Fred Taylor in the 1920s to promote York on the London & North Eastern Railway of England and Scotland. York, a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, graces the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss and serves as the county town of Yorkshire.

Fred Taylor, celebrated for his prowess in landscape and architectural watercolor painting, stands among Britain's foremost poster artists from 1908 to the 1940s.

Capturing the essence of York, the poster showcases the King's Manor, an integral part of the University of York. The text reads, "York on the London & North Eastern Railway of England and Scotland. For Travel Information and Illustrated Literature, apply to Principal Tourist Agencies." The poster is mentioned in Commercial Art / Art and Industry on July 1, 1928, page 33.

Professionally mounted on linen, the poster is in good condition with some age wear in the margins.