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Original 1950s American Airlines Arizona Travel Poster – Mid-Century Cowboy & Cactus Art
Original 1950s American Airlines Arizona Travel Poster – Mid-Century Cowboy & Cactus Art
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Experience the golden age of air travel and the vibrant spirit of the Southwest with this stunning original 1950s American Airlines Arizona poster. Designed in a bold, colorful mid-century modern style, this lithograph features two cowboys on horseback riding through a desert landscape filled with towering saguaro cacti. A classic American Airlines plane soars overhead, while Mission-style architecture nestles below the majestic purple mountains.
Printed on heavy stock paper with vivid colors and a striking composition, this vintage poster is an authentic piece of airline and travel advertising history — not a reproduction. These posters were produced in very limited quantities and were usually displayed at travel agencies or airports. As a result, surviving examples in good condition are highly sought after by collectors.
**Features:**
- Original vintage travel poster (not a reproduction)
- Date: Circa 1950s
- Airline: American Airlines
- Destination: Arizona
- Artist: Joseph Feher (signature in plate)
- Vibrant screen-printed colors
- Large format for dramatic display
- Unframed
**Condition:**
Overall, the poster is in very good condition for its age. There is some edge wear, pinholes at the corners, and minor discoloration or tape marks on the border, which are common in authentic posters from this period. The image area remains bright and clean, with no major defects.
**Size:**
Approximately 28" x 42" (standard poster size)
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