1962 P. Baudouin Air France Advertising Poster Map of Paris w/ Arc de Triomphe

AirFrance-baudouin-1962
$2,500.00
Paris. Air France. The World's Largest Airline. - Main View
Paris. Air France. The World's Largest Airline. - Main View
Paris. Air France. The World's Largest Airline. - Alternate View 1
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1962 P. Baudouin Air France Advertising Poster Map of Paris w/ Arc de Triomphe

AirFrance-baudouin-1962

All the world goes to Paris.
$2,500.00

Title

Paris. Air France. The World's Largest Airline.
  1962 (dated)     39 x 24.25 in (99.06 x 61.595 cm)

Description

A striking 1947 / 62 Pierre Baudouin map illustration of Paris advertising Air France. Capturing the romance of the city of lights, this view offers an aerial view of Place Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe. It is oriented to the east, with the Champs-Élysées exiting towards the bottom left. Air France offices are noted just a street away from the iconic monument.
Publication History and Census
Baudouin prepared this image in 1947. It was reissued in various formats, with minor changes until about 1943. Printers include La Générale Publicité (as here), Perceval, and others. The poster comes to market from time to time.

Cartographer

Pierre Baudouin (1921 - 1971) was a French illustrator active in the mid-20th century. He worked extensively illustrating for the French food, aviation, and wine industries. More by this mapmaker...

Condition

Very good. A few minor margin reinforcements.

References

Library of Congress, 2005676563.