{"title":"Egypt","description":"\u003cp\u003eEgypt became a recurring subject for European and American printmakers long before modern tourism existed, driven first by Napoleon's 1798 expedition and the flood of illustrated scientific volumes it produced, then by the opening of the Suez Canal and a steady wave of travel and trade that followed. The imagery that emerged, from archaeological illustration to commercial travel campaigns, drew on a fascination with antiquity that never quite faded. The pieces shown here are period originals from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bahr-alexandria-egypt-pearl-of-the-mediterranean","title":"Pearl of the Mediterranean- Alexiandria, Egypt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1959 travel poster invites viewers to Alexandria, long celebrated as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. The artwork blends history, leisure, and coastal beauty into a vibrant composition. At the center rises Pompey’s Pillar, one of the city’s most iconic ancient landmarks, set against a luminous blue sky filled with seabirds and sailing boats. The scene opens into a sweeping shoreline where two figures play beach volleyball, representing the modern, cosmopolitan spirit of the city in the mid twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic seashell motif frames the entire design, curling across the poster like a ribbon and symbolizing Alexandria’s deep connection to the sea. The bright palette of yellows, blues, and warm accents captures the Mediterranean sun and the city’s inviting coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during a golden age of international tourism, this poster reflects Egypt’s effort to present Alexandria as both historic and contemporary. It works beautifully in interiors that appreciate vintage travel art, mid century design, and Mediterranean inspired decor. It brings the warmth, culture, and seaside charm of 1959 Alexandria directly to the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.0\" x 28.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bahr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44126483906675,"sku":"P6733-2","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/alex-M.jpg?v=1776374446"},{"product_id":"national-geographic-ad-egypt","title":"Egypt- National Geographic Ad","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1965 National Geographic advertising series was created in collaboration with Bank of America to promote Travelers Cheques, right at the peak of jet age curiosity and globe trotting ambition. These are editorial ads, made to live on the page, not the street, and they capture a moment when travel marketing relied on smart design and visual wit rather than glossy photography or literal scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ad distills the idea of travel into an instantly identifiable graphic thought. Strong silhouettes, pared down color palettes, and deliberately rough textures give the imagery a printmaking feel that reads as confident and contemporary even now. They are quiet but self assured, trusting the viewer to connect the dots without being spoon fed the message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnified by the line “money only you can spend,” the series balances reassurance with a sense of adventure. Travelers Cheques were pitched as both freedom and security, and these ads communicate that with impressive restraint. Today they stand as standout examples of mid century editorial advertising, highly collectible not just as period ephemera, but as graphic works that still feel sharp, intelligent, and visually impactful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0\" x 6.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150863364211,"sku":"VA6730-10","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/VA6730-10.jpg?v=1765914540"},{"product_id":"who-framed-roger-rabbit-egyptian-release","title":"Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Egyptian Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable example of Egyptian hand-painted cinema art, this theatrical poster for \"Who Framed Roger Rabbit\" showcases the distinctive tradition that flourished in Cairo's film district through the late 1980s. Where American one-sheets relied on photography and studio-approved artwork, Egyptian poster artists created bold reinterpretations that speak to a unique visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures Roger Rabbit in his characteristic manic energy, all oversized feet and flailing limbs, handcuffed to a caricatured human figure rendered in a more naturalistic portrait style. The brilliant turquoise background, bold Arabic typography, and dynamic diagonal arrangement demonstrate the vibrant aesthetic that made Egyptian cinema posters collectible works in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributed by Anis Obeid Films from their Cairo offices, this poster represents a vanishing tradition of hand-painted theatrical advertising. A distinctive piece for collectors of international movie posters, Disney memorabilia, or Middle Eastern popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.25\" x 27.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. General border wear. Original fold lines as issued. Creasing near folds. Faint background creases. Please use zoom to get a better understanding of overall condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887617077363,"sku":"P7442","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_c1d41888-ccb7-46c1-a3cb-0f75eb59066c.jpg?v=1783450014"},{"product_id":"batman-egyptian-poster-1","title":"Batman, Egyptian Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Egyptian movie poster for Tim Burton's Batman offers a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant hand-painted cinema poster tradition that flourished in Cairo through the late twentieth century. While American audiences experienced the Dark Knight through sleek studio marketing, Egyptian moviegoers encountered this bold, painterly interpretation that transforms Michael Keaton's iconic portrayal into something uniquely expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures Batman in a powerful three-quarter stance, his cape dramatically rendered in deep teals and blacks, the famous yellow bat symbol commanding attention against the armored suit. Arabic text proclaims 'الرجل الوطواط' (The Bat Man), with the stars' names transliterated for local audiences: جاك نيكلسون (Jack Nicholson) and مايكل كيتون (Michael Keaton).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributed by Anis Obeid Films of Cairo, this large-format poster represents the final flourishing of hand-painted cinema art before digital printing transformed the industry. A remarkable document of both Tim Burton's genre-defining superhero vision and Egypt's distinctive poster-making heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.5\" x 27.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Small areas of border creasing. Stray printer smudges in right border. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45063809597555,"sku":"P8017","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_ec529fad-5e3e-40f6-95ad-06db0458d4f1.jpg?v=1780513616"},{"product_id":"egypt-gift-of-the-nile-by-ismael-m-azmy","title":"Egypt, Gift of the Nile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Egyptian tourism poster presents an ancient ceremonial Nile boat emerging from dramatic darkness, its sail glowing with inner light against a deep burgundy void. Designed by Ismael M. Azmy for the Egyptian State Tourist Administration, the piece masterfully blends pharaonic imagery with mid-century modern graphic sensibility. The stylized vessel, decorated with traditional Egyptian motifs, floats above bold chevron waves rendered in striking turquoise, while the tagline 'Gift of the Nile' references Herodotus's famous description of Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during Egypt's post-revolutionary tourism campaigns of the 1950s, this poster represents a pivotal moment when the young republic sought to present a modern face to international visitors while celebrating its ancient heritage. The sophisticated design rivals the finest European travel posters of the era, demonstrating the high caliber of Egyptian graphic arts during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable example of mid-century travel poster design from outside the Western canon, this piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a rare and visually commanding work that bridges ancient symbolism and modern aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.5\" x 27.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ismael M. Azmy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Repaired tears in lower left corner. Repaired tear in upper and center top border. Light background scuffs. 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