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Half sheet This vibrant poster is an
original vintage travel advertisement for the Osaka City Regular Sightseeing Bus, likely dating from the 1950s.
Poster Details & Historical Context
The Service: The poster announces the "Commencement of Service on April 1st" for a "Comfortable and Luxurious 50-passenger Excellent Car."
The Map: The central illustration is a stylized pictorial map of Osaka, highlighting iconic landmarks and transportation hubs.
Osaka Station: Shown at the top with trains arriving.
Osaka Castle: Depicted on the right side of the map.
Shitennoji Temple: Visible with its five-story pagoda.
Sumiyoshi Park: Located at the bottom near the lighthouse.
Pricing & Logistics: The bottom text provides historical travel details, such as a fare of 200 yen for adults (180 yen for students) and a tour duration of approximately 4 hours.
Collector Value
Original prints of this specific design are considered rare historical ephemera and have been seen for sale on high-end art and vintage sites for over $1,600. It is celebrated for its mid-century modern "flat style" illustration, characteristic of Japanese graphic design during the post-war tourism boom [2]. |
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