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Half sheet original vintage travel poster from 1949 produced by American Airlines. It depicts St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, featuring the iconic facade designed by Carlo Maderno and the massive dome.
Poster Details
Title: "FLY AMERICAN—To Rome This Holy Year".
Context: The poster was created to promote travel to Rome for the 1950 Holy Year (Jubilee), a significant period of pilgrimage proclaimed by Pope Pius XII.
Dimensions: Original versions typically measure approximately 33" x 21".
Collector's Value: Genuine vintage copies from this period are rare and can be found on collector sites like eBay for around $50.00.
Architectural Landmark: St. Peter's Basilica
The image highlights the Italian High Renaissance style of the basilica.
Facade: Completed in the early 17th century by architect Carlo Maderno, who also added the nave, transforming the original Greek-cross plan.
Significance: It is the burial site of Saint Peter, the first Bishop of Rome, and serves as a major papal basilica where the Pope presides over numerous liturgies. |
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