Lithographic poster in colors, 1895, published by Affiches Camis, Paris, poster bears "Affiches (Poster)" revenue stamp at left, with printed signature lower left, framed.

SS 49 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.; DOA 50 3/4 x 38 1/2 in.

The Richard Chase Collection, Chatham County, North Carolina.

The official "Affiches" revenue stamp affixed to this poster signifies it was on display during the Bordeaux Exposition of 1895. The French government implemented a tax for all advertising posters on view, and if they did not bear the official stamp they were taken down and destroyed.

Condition B: toning; some tears and associated repairs (some with painted repairs); several stains; not examined out of frame.

$400 - 800