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PAI-LVII: RARE POSTERS
CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
AUTOMOBILES 1 - 59
AVIATION 60 - 93
Events 60 - 68
Airlines 69 - 93
TENNIS IMAGES 94 - 112
INTERNATIONAL POSTERS 113 - 570
BOOKS & PERIODICALS 571 - 575
Selected Index Page 212
Bibliography Page 213
Conditions of Sale Page 219
CONDITIONS OF SALE
We call your attention to the Conditions of Sale printed at the end of the book.
Those bidding at this sale should familiarize themselves with the terms contained therein.
OUR NEXT SALE
We are pleased to announce that the PAI-LVIII sale of RARE POSTERS, devoted entirely
to American Posters, will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012.
Consignments are accepted until May 15, 2012.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE - EVEN IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND
If you cannot attend the auction of May 6, please use the Order Bid Form provided.
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Note that all illustrations in this book are of items being sold — we never use stock photos.
“The Grand Prix of Monaco is the most glamorous, prestigious and famous of the Formula One races, the highest level of
automobile racing events in the world. Its picturesque setting in Monaco, Europe’s most elite playground, is a near-perfect place
I am most grateful to the many individuals who have given their
for a contest of speed and courage. From many vantage points the cars are in full view of spectators for two-thirds of the circuit.
full support and assistance to us in the preparation of this RARE
The course, which has remained unaltered for the most part over the years, runs through the quaint streets of Monte Carlo,
POSTERS (PAI-LVII) sale. First and foremost, our thanks to the
around hairpin turns and along hair-raising cliffs and spectacular coastal roads” (Monaco, p. 7).
99 consignors in 18 states and 10 foreign countries who entrusted
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Our staff has been materially helpful in all aspects of this
auction, and I wish especially to single out my associate, Ms.
Terry Shargel. Our editorial staff was headed once again by
Ms. Angelina Lippert, assisted by Ms. Jaime Taylor. Mr. James
McCobb was in charge of production and design. Helping with
many of the administrative aspects were Ms. Julie Press, Mr.
Xavier Serbones, and Mr. Angelo Carabello. And, as always, I’m
most grateful for the personal support and endless patience of
Barbara Rennert.
The printing of this book was again in the hands of the GHP
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shown by its staff, most notably Mr. Wayne Bruno and Ms. Linda
Murray.
Absentee Bid Order Form Page 224
To all of them and to all others who offered help, suggestions, and
encouragement, many thanks.
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Jack Rennert
© 2012 Poster Auctions International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN 978-1-929530-42-7 Jack Rennert - License 0797440
ROBERT FALCUCCI (1900-1989)
1. Monaco Grand Prix 1930.
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second running of the Monaco Grand Prix is arguably one of
Imp. Monégasque, Monte-Carlo
the best created for the event. As the poster for the inaugural
Cond A-/Very slight tears at bottom edge. Framed.
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for the competition. While the leading car is unnamed, the
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