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One sheet original 1936 British General Post Office (GPO) vintage advertising poster titled "4d Minimum Foreign Letter Postage". Created by the renowned Czech-born painter and illustrator Imre Hofbauer, the piece combines bold typography with striking geometric shapes.Key Poster DetailsArtist: Imre HofbauerYear Published: 1936Publisher: General Post Office (GPO)Medium: Color lithographDesign and ContextThe graphic features a stylized red British post box elongated like a telescope or megaphone. It points directly toward a globe, highlighting international mail destinations. The main text announces the four-penny (4d) minimum rate required for standard foreign letters.In the top right corner, secondary text clarifies imperial postage exceptions. It notes that a discounted Commonwealth rate of 2½d applies to territories within the British Empire, as well as selected international allies like the USA. |
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