c.1959 Salutations From Irak Iraq Travel Hafidh al-Droubi

Date: c.1959
Artist: Hafidh al-Droubi
Size (in): 34” x 24.5”
Size (cm): 86.4 x 62.2
Condition: B+
Linen backed: No

This is a vintage original and rare official poster issued by the Republic of Irak, Summer Resorts and Tourism Service. This poster is attributed to Iraqi artist Hafidh al-Droubi and isn’t dated but was likely issued in the late 1950s or early 1960s when the country was ruled by nationalist leader Abdul-Karim Qasim. This poster features English, French and German language text with the title SALUTATIONS FROM IRAK.  The lower edge is printed "COPYRIGHT AND COLORS BY VICKY BAGHDAD " and “PRINTED IN SWITZERLAND ATAR GENEVA”.

This vintage original unrestored poster has a pinhole on each of the upper corners and shows moderate handling wear including some very slight lateral creasing and some bumping on the edges. There is a bit of mottling to the color mostly along the top edge that appears to be a printer’s defect.   The poster has no tape but there are a couple slight small tape stains on the back of the poster. Overall condition is very good.  Please see our other listings for more vintage Iraq travel posters.